Dahlia Display Gardens: Inspiration from the Pacific Northwest
The end of August is a great time to visit the Seattle area. Late summer and early fall are typically dry, with blue skies, daytime temperatures in the mid-70’s andRead More
Growing Dahlias in Hot Weather
Climate change is creating new challenges for plants as well as for gardeners. While some plants can take hotter summers in stride, others, like dahlias, struggle. But dahlia growers in Georgia and other southern states have manyRead More
How to Group Container Plants: Tips from Great Dixter
Great Dixter is one of the world’s most famous gardens. Located in East Sussex, just south of London, it was the family home of innovative plantsman and garden writer ChristopherRead More
Spring Checklist for Flower Gardeners
As winter finally turns to spring, gardeners everywhere breathe a collective sigh of relief. At last, we can get back outdoors where the birds are singing and flowers are blooming! Our enthusiasm and pentRead More
Top Lilies for Your Flower Garden
Every flower garden needs lilies. These easy, summer-blooming bulbs always put on a stunning display. Their long-lasting flowers are big and bold, yet supremely elegant. They are also wonderful cut flowers. There are dozens ofRead More
DIY Wedding Flowers – Tips for Growing and Arranging
Are you considering growing and arranging flowers for an upcoming wedding? Taking on a DIY wedding flowers project is not for the fainthearted, but it can be loads of fun asRead More
Five Star Plants for Your Garden: Dahlia HS Date
Dahlias are fabulous cut flowers and that’s the #1 reason people grow them. But dahlia HS Date has so much more to offer. It’s the kind of plant you grow onceRead More
Tuberous Begonias: How and When to Start Them Indoors
For bold summer color in a shady yard, it’s hard to beat tuberous begonias. These lush, tropical plants ask very little, yet bloom so prolifically. Their elegant, rose-like flowers dress up any outdoorRead More
New Dahlias for Your 2019 Flower Garden
It’s that time of year when we tempt you with our lineup of new dahlias for the coming summer. We have added TWELVE new varieties for 2019 – more than ever before.Read More
Coral Flowers: The Trending Color Your Garden Needs Now
People who work in interior design, graphic design, fashion or homewares, are always tracking color trends. They find clues in unexpected places, from top travel destinations and movie sets, to food, art, books, socialRead More
