10 Tips for Stunning Sunflower Blooms

Sunflowers are a beautiful addition to any garden, known for their bright and cheerful appearance. They can grow to impressive heights and are relatively easy to cultivate with the right

10 Plants That DO NOT Like Coffee Grounds

A vibrant and creative display of various plants, each carefully arranged to highlight their unique features. a small display with a coffee cup surrounded by used coffee grounds is in the center. A Chrysanthemum takes center stage, surrounded by Geraniums. Nearby, a large Lavender bush emits a calming fragrance. An Aloe Vera plant stands tall, reaching for the sky, while Dianthus and Snapdragons flourish in a corner. Cacti and Succulents are grouped together, showcasing their diverse shapes and textures. A Shasta Daisy stands proudly, its white petals contrasting with the green foliage. Rosemary and Mint grow together in a small pot, their fragrances blending harmoniously. The overall atmosphere of the photo is one of lush greenery, with hints of color and texture, creating a serene and rejuvenating scene.

Coffee grounds are a popular addition to garden compost because they enhance soil acidity and provide essential nutrients. While many plants benefit from this boost, some do not respond well

How To Grow And Care For Hardy Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemum × koreanum (kris-AN-the-mum kor-ee-AH-num) are perennial plants that can be easily grown in the landscape, even in frigid climates.  These members of the Asteraceae family of plants grow wild

What Are The Top Nasturtium Companion Plants?

Nasturtium Companion Plants

Companion planting is the pinnacle of gardening and has much more to do with nature’s inherent ability to protect itself than simple aesthetics. For example, an issue of Mother Earth

How To Grow And Care For The Datura Plant

Datura flower - Jimsome weed

The Datura plant is native to the South, Central, and North American regions. This large plant has pale, grayish-green leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom at night. The Datura finds

Foxglove Plant: How To Care For Digitalis Purpurea

Flowers of the Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea

The Foxglove Plant (Digitalis purpurea), one remarkable, distinctive flower reminiscent of our earlier childhood years. Seeing the foxglove brings us back to memories of summers long past spent in cottage gardens.

Lacy Phacelia Care Tips

Purple flowers of Phacelia Tanacetifolia

Phacelia Tanacetifolia (fa-SEE-lee-uh, tan-uh-see-tee-FOO-lee-uh) is a flowering species of the Boraginaceae family, also known as the hydrophyllaceae and forget-me-not family.  It is also sometimes referred to as Phacelia Tanacetifolia Benth.

How To Care For Silver Dollar Plant

Silver dollar Lunaria annua

Lunaria Annua (loo-NAR-ee-uh, AN-yoo-uh) is a flowering plant species from the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family.  This family of plants is commonly known as the cabbage family and the plants are

Learn Carpenteria Californica Care Tips

Flowering Carpenteria Californica - Bush Anemone

Carpenteria Californica is an evergreen shrub from the family Hydrangeaceae, commonly known as the hydrangea family. It is the only species in the genus Carpenteria and has a limited natural distribution. 

What Are The Best Shade Flowers?

Torenia (Wishbone Flower) Torneia Shade Flowers

Shade flowers we love them, and it’s good to have a cool and shady setting around your home. However, shade can present challenges if you love to grow flowers and

Lophospermum: How To Grow and Care For Mexican Twist

Flowers of the Lophospermum_erubescens also known as the Mexican Twist

Lophospermum [Lo-fo-sper-mum] plants are an herbaceous scrambler or climber species from the Plantaginaceae family along with: Traditionally these plants were a part of the Scrophulariaceae family and native to Guatemala

Learn Skimmia Japonica Growing and Care

Flowering Japanese Skimmia

Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella'[SKIM-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh] is a compact flowering evergreen shrub which produces red fruits and belongs to the Rutaceae family. This shrubby species gets its name from its place of

Leopard’s Bane: How to Grow and Care For Doronicum

Daisy-like yellow flowers of the Doronicum Orientale plant

Doronicum (dor-ON-ih-kum) – leopards bane is a deciduous, spring-blooming perennial that grows from tubers or rhizomes. This herbaceous perennial flower is also known as: Caucasian Leopard’s Bane Plantain Leopard’s Bane