Gardening enthusiasts often seek ways to create beautiful landscapes with minimal effort. One effective method is using flowering plants that can self-seed. This allows them to grow back each year
September is a great time to start planting flower seeds for next year’s garden. Many flowers benefit from being planted in the fall. By sowing seeds now, gardeners can enjoy
Finding plants that flourish with minimal care is crucial for gardeners with busy schedules. This article explores 12 flowering perennials that require little attention while adding beauty and color to
As the gardening season concludes, perennials may begin dropping leaves and entering dormancy. This natural process often prompts gardeners to question whether to cut back their perennials or leave them
Salpiglossis sinuata, also known as the painted tongue flower, is a stunning annual plant that captivates gardeners with its unique trumpet-shaped blooms. This nightshade family member is native to southern
Fall brings cooler weather and changes the colors in gardens, with many plants thriving in autumn to add beauty and interest to borders as summer flowers fade. Gardeners have a
August is an important month for gardeners looking to create a vibrant garden for the following spring and summer. Planting certain flowers allows them to take root and thrive, leading
Gardening enthusiasts often seek beautiful plants that provide dual purposes in their outdoor spaces. Many are particularly interested in finding plants that not only attract butterflies but also repel bothersome
Gardening enthusiasts often struggle to keep their gardens colorful and vibrant as the summer progresses. Planting the right flower seeds in July can ensure the garden continues blooming beautifully into
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
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
Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, has long been adored by gardeners for its hardiness, vibrant colors, and cheerful burst of summer color. But beyond its aesthetic values, there are
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
Abutilon megapotamicum [a-BEW-tih-lon meg-uh-poh-TAM-ih-kum] aka flowering maples, are graceful, fast-growing plants with trailing stems. It often blooms throughout most of the year, offering extra color from spring to fall and
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
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
The Flowering Tobaccos – Nicotiana alata and Nicotiana sylvestris are excellent plants for bold effects and massing in the garden. They are also attractive potted specimens and flowers for cutting.
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.
No flower runs through a greater range of true blue than does the gentian. Since its various species provide bloom from early March to winter snows, it seems strange that
Many beautiful plants have come to us from the tropical regions of the world. The cleome flower, or spider-flower (not the spider plant chlorophytum comosum), is one of them. Its
Most people know Liatris as a cut flower. The gayfeather flower with its long, purple spikes make an attractive addition to a wide variety of bouquets, so it appears very
Perennial sweet pea aka Lathyrus latifolius [LAY-thy-russ lat-ee-FOH-lee-us] is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial. Known as: The plant is a member of the Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee) family and a native of the
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.
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
Have you ever heard of the term “deadhead”? No, we’re not talking about the diehard fans of the band “The Grateful Dead.” So what is deadheading then? Deadheading flowers is
The Nasturtium flower is a long-time favorite treasured for its bright colors (like coleus plants) and low-maintenance hardiness. You’ll find a wide number of nasturtium varieties available to suit every
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.
Lithodora diffusa [li-tho-do-ra] belongs to the Boraginaceae family of flowering plants and is native to the southwestern regions of Europe, including southern Greece, Algeria and Turkey, and Northwestern France. The
From the mustard family, Brassicaceae comes the Dames Rocket better known as Hesperis matronalis [HES-per-iss, mah-tro-NAH-lis] a herbaceous biennial flowering species. The flower’s scientific name comes from a Greek-derived genus
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
Hardy annuals provide a colorful garden with annual flowers, quickly and cheaply through the wise use of flower seeds. By planting these inexpensive seeds properly and tending to them carefully,
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
Helianthemum nummularium [hee-lee-AN-thee-mum, num-ew-LAH-ree-um] commonly known as rock rose belongs to the Cistaceae family. Another common name of the plant “flower of the sun” comes from Greek words helios meaning
Commonly known as the Stock flower, Matthiola [ma-the-OH-la] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae or the mustard family. The genus is native to southern Europe,
Leptospermum scoparium [lep-toh-SPER-mum, sko-PAIR-ee-um] is a flowering evergreen shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family along with the bottle brush tree. It’s native to New Zealand and Australia, where it’s popularly
Native to Europe, southwest Asia, and North Africa, Reseda [res-EE-duh] a genus of herbaceous plants has a long recorded history. The honey-like sweet fragrance emitted by its flowers is attractive
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
Cestrum is a genus of plants containing over 200 species, with most varieties producing clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. Pronounced [SES-trum], Cestrum plants are native to warm and tropical regions of
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
Scaevola pronounced [skee-VO-luh) is a genus of flowering plants from the family Goodeniaceae with over 130 species to its name. The plants in this genus are Polynesia and Australian natives.