Flowering Ideas, Tips & Guides

Few shrubs can match the fantastic flower power that azaleas are loved for.Reliable, vivid colors, masses of blo

Ground cover plants are extremely useful in landscaping.They’re low-maintenance landscaping solutions to c

Ornamental cherries are celebrated with festivals and parades, gifted from one country to another, and cherished in gardens. They’re arguably the queens of the spring flowering trees.Once you plant one in your garden, there will be no question as to

There are some furry critters that will nibble just a few flowers or fresh shoots from your garden, and that’s okay. But rabbits, well, they can go too far.When they start consuming such large porti

If you’ve ever walked down a sidewalk during a mushy, gray, late-February day and seen, to your great surprise, a pop of color already blooming on a woody shrub, you might have glimpsed a flowering quince.These woody, perennial shrubs aren’t the same thing as quince fru

Houseplants add a beautiful ambiance to our homescapes, with cool, green foliage, elegant forms, and interesting textures – and ones that flower add delightful flair.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If y

Flowering kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, is a cool-weather biennial in the Brassicaceae family that includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and kohlrabi. It is usually grown as an annual in the cool gardens of fall, and winter.Bred to look attractive, it is edible

As the state tree of Missouri, the flowering dogwood means a lot to me.I’m a long-time resident of the “Show-Me” state, and I can s

Vitex is one of the most liberally reseeding plants I have ever grown.In an interesting twist, it got a couple of its nicknames – chaste

It’s not that I’m cheap, well, maybe a little, but I’ve always preferred perennials to annuals because they give me a better return for my money.While annuals must be planted each year, only

Most of our favorite flowers that grow from bulbs bloom in the spring. But when is the best time to plant them?Bulb flowers such as allium, crocus,

Everyone loves a leafy green plant (monstera, money tree and string of hearts are a few favorites), but sometimes you crave a bit more color that can really make your space pop. Enter our list of the best indoor flowering plants. From the attractive leaves and delicate buds of the African violet to the charming appeal of a Christmas cactus and the majestic orchid, browse some of the best blooming houseplants that'll thrive nearly anywhere.

For gardeners who want an easy-to-grow flower that refines their capacity for patience, daffodils are perfect.You plant them before the ground freezes i

Flowering vines make intriguing specimens in the garden, adding both color and character. Vines are not complicated to grow or maintain; yet, if not properly cared for, they can grow beyond their boundaries.Some varieties are aggressive to th

If would take the better portion of a day to name every variety of cherry tree. All of them lovely and all originating from China and Japan.Some grow small and compact, others grow tall an

It takes a very special plant to withstand the brutality of the South. Oppressive, sustained heat, punishing sun, lack of rain – it’s a wonder anything can stand up to these conditions.But fear not, for Mother Nature provides. She has given

Cosmos, Cosmos spp., is a dainty summer-to-frost flower in the Asteraceae family.Its cousins are the aster, chrysanthemum, co

Dahlias (Dahlia spp.) add pizzazz to the landscape with bold single or double blooms in a varied color palette, including black, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and striking multicolor combinations.We link to vendors to help you find relevant produc

Spring is fast approaching and the time has come to choose perennials for your garden. Though this task may seem daunting at first, it is relatively simple once you decide what type of environment you wish to create.Perhaps you are looking to create a secluded area where you can

Vines can make an excellent choice if you are looking for plants to grow on your property. They can enhance a property’s aesthetic beauty, add privacy, soften hard edges, and benefit the environment.Vines are generally low maintenance and can be easil