Growing and care guides for garden flowers and ornamentals, including bulbs, perennials, roses, flowering shrubs, climbers, vines and landscape trees.
A hands-on guide to the best flowering daisy plants — from classic white daisies to vibrant Gerberas — based on 12 years of growing experience. Whether you call them daisies, daisy flowers, or flowering daisy plants — these cheerful blooms…
A complete grower’s guide to spectacular gladiolus — from choosing corms to cutting towering flower spikes for stunning arrangements. Quick Summary Gladiolus At A Glance Botanical Name Gladiolus spp. Family Iridaceae Hardiness Zones 7–10 (perennial) Height 2–5 ft (60–150 cm)…
Quick Summary Dahlia At A Glance Botanical Name Dahlia spp. Family Asteraceae Hardiness Zones 8–1- perennial Height 1–6 ft (30–180 cm) Bloom Time July–October Sun Full sun (6–8 hrs) Few flowers deliver the jaw-dropping impact of a dahlia in full…
Everything you need to fill your shady spaces with non-stop color — from planting day to first frost If your yard sits mostly in shade, you already know the frustration of watching sun-loving annuals fizzle out by July. Impatiens are…
The enchanting, low-maintenance perennial that fills your garden with hummingbirds, butterflies, and compliments from the neighbors. 20+ years growing perennials in Zones 4–8 · Certified through the Extension Master Gardener Program Columbine At A Glance Care Element Requirement USDA Zones…
What Is Hardy Hibiscus? Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. Unlike its tropical cousin, hardy hibiscus can survive freezing winters in USDA zones 4–9 and returns reliably every spring. It produces enormous flowers—often…