A black-eyed Susan vine, also known as Thunbergia alata, loves a mild climate with plenty of sunlight to thrive. It makes a beautiful hanging plant or can be grown to climb up a trellis making a beautiful statement planting. Use this vine to create privacy along a fenceline or make it a focal point with …
Flowers
You may only think of hellebores being one type of flower when it is actually a group of several species that belong to the Ranunculaceae family! The Helleborus genus consists of flowers that are white, green, pink, red, or multi-colored, so there is surely a color that will compliment your landscape! Make sure you understand …
Arranging cut irises is an art in and of itself. You spend time trimming the stems of the irises, removing unnecessary leaves, and arranging the flowers in a breathtaking bouquet, but soon enough, the flowers start to wilt. There must be a way to make the flower arrangement last a little longer. Irises are an …
Cut flowers are a delight in every home, especially when you freshly cut them from the garden or even buy them. However, more often than not, those beautiful blooms will have uninvited guests. Bugs can be more than a nuisance as they carry diseases. To get rid of bugs on freshly cut flowers, you can …
Home to the edges of woodland, hellebore is a cheery sight in any garden with its nodding rose-like flowers of varying colors and patterns. Their native habitat also means this plant is tolerant of shady and cold conditions, providing year-long interest. So when can you start to enjoy their flowers? When does hellebore bloom? Hellebores …
Hellebore roughly translates as “lethal food” as the name derives from the Greek words for food (bora) and injures or destroys (helein). The ancient Greek army even utilized crushed hellebore as a chemical weapon. With this in mind, surely this plant can be relied upon to ward off deer, right? Are hellebore deer resistant? All …
Growing a garden that blooms all season takes time and planning. Gladiolus are a great addition to your garden because they are perennial and have a long blooming season from summer through the frost until they can no longer survive. While gladioli grow in a wide variety of reds, pinks, yellows, purples, greens, oranges, and …
Many times when planting your garden, the toxic nature of plants isn’t something that usually comes to mind. Unfortunately, flowers that are beautiful can also be poisonous. It may be best to avoid planting gladiolus varieties if you have overly curious house pets or young kids. Are gladiolus poisonous to dogs? The bulb, bud, and …
Native to the eastern United States, creeping phlox is a herbaceous flowering perennial that is a staple in many gardens. Besides its beautiful blooms that come in white, pink, and purple colors, the leaves of the plant have their own ornamental values as well. It’s also an excellent ground cover. Does creeping phlox stay green …
Gladiolus flowers are an absolute delight. They can fill the garden with flushes of color ranging from soft, delicate pastels to deep fiery hues. When is it too late to plant gladiolus bulbs? Most gladiolus plants will not tolerate freezing temperatures, therefore bulbs should not be planted if they cannot receive at least three months …