How to Divide and Transplant Peonies
Peonies are among the biggest and best blooms in the late spring garden. Their exuberant flower heads, heavenly scent, and ability to thrive for decades make them the perfect plantRead More
Fall Planting Tips: How Many Bulbs Per Square Foot?
As with most things gardening, there are no hard and fast rules for how closely to space spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and alliums. But you can be sure of one thing: they always lookRead More
Best Cut Flowers for Shady Gardens
Do you want to grow cut flowers, but have a garden that’s too shady? You may have heard that cut flowers require full sun, and gardens in partial shade areRead More
How to Get the Longest Vase Life from Fresh Cut Flowers
Have you ever picked a beautiful, fresh flower bouquet only to have the blooms wilt within hours? Was your smile turned upside down as you watched the petals of your delphiniumRead More
Best Practices for Watering Plants
Experienced gardeners know that there’s much more to watering plants than turning on a sprinkler or filling up a watering can. Plants need water, but they also need the right amount of waterRead More
Best Ground Covers for Sun
Ground covers can solve a multitude of problems in and around your garden. Have an area that’s rocky or too steep to mow? The right ground cover can transform it intoRead More
How to Control Red Lily Leaf Beetles
The red lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) is a destructive pest that feeds almost exclusively on true lilies (Lilium spp.), including Asiatic and Oriental lilies as well as Orienpets and species lilies.Read More
How and Why to Use Flower Fertilizer
When you think about it, a plant’s ability to make flowers out of nothing more than soil, water and sunshine is a pretty amazing feat. As flower gardeners, all we needRead More
5 Tips for a More Bee-Friendly Flower Garden
Many years ago, I had a neighbor who was a hobby beekeeper. When I would drop by to purchase honey, I’d tease him about deserving a discount, since I knew his bees spent most of theirRead More
Types of Lilies: Asiatics, Orientals, Trumpets and More!
Can you recognize the differences between an Asiatic lily and an Oriental lily? How about between a trumpet lily and a tiger lily? If not, you and your garden are probably missingRead More