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7 Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus

7 Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus

June 14, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, How-To, Inspiration, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

Of all the flowers you can grow in your garden, glads are surely among the easiest. Simply tuck the corms into the ground in spring and come back 90 daysRead More

The Best Options for Staking Dahlias

The Best Options for Staking Dahlias

May 31, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, How-To, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers

Not all dahlias need support. But staking is a must for varieties that grow more than 3 feet tall. Though dahlias can develop stalks as thick as broom handles, they have a significant design flaw. TheirRead More

Acidanthera: Fragrant Flowers for Late Summer

Acidanthera: Fragrant Flowers for Late Summer

May 3, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Bulbs

Acidanthera is a summer-blooming bulb that deserves a place in every flower garden. Considering how easy they are to grow, and the affordable price of the bulbs, it’s puzzling why so fewRead More

Growing Lilies in Nursery Pots for Late Season Color

Growing Lilies in Nursery Pots for Late Season Color

April 5, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Lilies, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

I love lilies and have planted dozens of them in my flower gardens, including Asiatics, Orientals, trumpets, OT lilies and species lilies. Though I usually manage to add a few new ones each year, the bedsRead More

New Lilies for Your Summer Flower Garden

New Lilies for Your Summer Flower Garden

February 8, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Big Blooms, Cut Flowers, Inspiration, Lilies, Perennials, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

I can’t imagine my summer garden without lilies. Over time, I have planted so many different types and varieties that I now have lilies blooming continuously from mid-June through August. Though my gardenRead More

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022

January 5, 2022 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Dahlias, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs

Last summer’s hot, dry weather created no end of challenges for gardeners across the US. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures during June, July and August 2001Read More

Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back

Gladiolus Get Their Groove Back

April 27, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Inspiration, Summer Blooming Bulbs, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

Flowers seem to wax and wane in popularity. Right now, people are crazy for dahlias and ranunculus. One flower that’s been out of favor for ages is the gladiolus. I getRead More

How to Control Red Lily Leaf Beetles

How to Control Red Lily Leaf Beetles

April 20, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in How-To, Lilies, Perennials, Summer Blooming Flowers, Summer Bulbs

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

10 Easy Perennials for Shade

10 Easy Perennials for Shade

March 2, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Garden Design, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Gardening

Many gardeners believe that a shady yard is a liability. It’s easy to understand why. From roses to dahlias, peonies to petunias, all the showiest annuals and perennials require full sun toRead More

Types of Lilies: Asiatics, Orientals, Trumpets and More!

Types of Lilies: Asiatics, Orientals, Trumpets and More!

February 9, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in How-To, Inspiration, Lilies, Summer Blooming Flowers

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

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