How to Plant Bearded Iris
The late-May garden wouldn’t be complete without a stand of bearded irises dancing in the breeze. Their rich, velvety petals, intoxicating fragrance, and cascading beards make my gardener heart swoon. ButRead More
Get the Longest Vase Life from Hydrangeas
Do you want to get the longest vase life from hydrangeas? Of course, you do! Who wouldn’t want those big, blue blooms to last forever? But perhaps you’ve cut aRead More
Managing Dahlias for Maximum Blooms
Dahlias are workhorse plants that pump out tons of blooms from midsummer until frost. Though they naturally put on a fabulous floral show with little human intervention, with a few additional steps, youRead More
Best Fillers for a Cut Flower Garden
Foliage and fillers are the backbone of a cutting garden. The best fillers for a cut flower garden provide structure, bulk, and interest to bouquets. A steady supply of bothRead More
Tips for Using Peonies as Cut Flowers
Peonies are the most decadent and captivating flowers in the late spring garden. Their never-ending layers of petals, delightful perfume, and old-world charm are impossible to resist. While enjoying their blousy bloomsRead More
Tips for Using Tulips as Cut Flowers
Tulips have been stealing the hearts of gardeners and florists for centuries. Their bold, brilliant blooms light up the spring garden with color, and a vase of tulips will fill yourRead More
Tips for Using Daffodils as Cut Flowers
After a long, cold winter, the sight of daffodil foliage pushing through the earth fills my heart with glee. As the stalks lengthen and the buds begin to open, I’m overtaken withRead More
How to Grow Ranunculus in Zones 4-6
Ranunculus are elegant spring flowers with rose-like blossoms that are packed with paper-thin petals. They are popular — and pricy — cut flowers with a very long vase life. Growing ranunculus at home isn’t difficult,Read More
Force Branches for Winter Blooms
Once the holiday season has passed, the sight of crispy brown leaves, frosty grass, and hazy gray skies may leave you feeling down. This is the time to force branches for winter bloomsRead More
How to Start Flower Seeds Indoors
Starting flowers from seed is a fun and rewarding experience that can be easily accomplished inside your home. Here are the tools, instructions, and troubleshooting tips needed to grow theRead More
