Red sedum ground cover plants are an excellent option for adding visual interest and pops of color to garden beds borders and containers. With their dense, carpet-like foliage in shades of red and pink and attractive blooms, these low-maintenance succulents are ideal for filling spaces with vibrant color. Overview of Red Sedum Varieties Sedges are … Read more
The forget-me-not is a beloved spring flower that has captured gardeners’ hearts for generations. With its delicate blue petals and cheerful face, it’s not hard to see why this flower is so adored. One of the most popular forget-me-not varieties is Myosotis sylvatica ‘Victoria Blue’. This compact selection bears stunning rich blue blooms with bright … Read more
Peonies are beloved spring flowers known for their lush, romantic blooms in shades of pink, red, white, yellow, and more. Their large blossoms – up to 5 inches across! – make proper sunlight essential for the best floral display. But do peonies really require full sun? Or can they manage with partial shade instead? The … Read more
Hostas are a beloved shade garden plant, prized for their wide variety of leaf colors, shapes, and sizes. There are now hundreds of hosta cultivars to choose from. With so many options, it can be hard for gardeners to decide which hostas to plant in their gardens. This is where the Hosta of the Year … Read more
Photographs of purple flowers on black backgrounds look stunning. With some planning and creativity, you can get beautiful pictures of purple flowers on black backgrounds. In this article, we’ll talk about how to take pictures of purple flowers on black backgrounds and how to edit the pictures to make them look their best. Choosing the … Read more
When it comes to landscaping with roses, drift roses and carpet roses are two excellent low-growing options. Both make beautiful and carefree groundcover roses. But they have some key differences when it comes to growth habit, height, blooming, maintenance needs, and uses Understanding the distinctions between drift roses and carpet roses will help you determine … Read more
In some climates, it might seem impossible to have a green lawn all year, but you can if you plant the right kind of grass. Some cool-season grasses do really well in the winter, while warm-season grasses stop growing. This article will talk about the best grasses for winter green color, how to plant and … Read more
Alliums are one of the most iconic flowers in the spring garden. Their spherical blooms on tall slender stems create unique structure and texture. Alliums come in a range of sizes and colors from petite drumstick alliums to giant ‘Gladiator’ alliums. While alliums are beautiful, their blooms are fleeting. If you like the way alliums … Read more
The amaryllis is loved for its stunning beauty and deep symbolic meaning. But does this beautiful flower also have a sultry scent? This is a question that often stumps amaryllis lovers, so let’s peel back the petals and find out what that scent is. The Subtle, Sweet Scent of Amaryllis While not remarkably fragrant like … Read more
Bearded irises are some of the most popular perennials for the spring garden, providing a remarkable display of color and interest. But among the rainbow of bearded iris varieties, the inky black flowers of the Black is Black cultivar stand apart in their uniquely dark beauty. What is Black is Black Bearded Iris? Black is … Read more