8 Tips for Growing Better Dahlias
Dahlia fever is running wild through the gardening world and there's no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. If you have caught the dahlia...
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High Impact Container Gardens
If I were hiring a garden designer to plant the containers around my front door, I'd expect to get something very special. Big, dramatic plants in...
Landscaping Made Easy With Caladiums
My idea of a great summer weekend is spending 10 or 15 hours in the garden. But I know not everyone feels the same, and that includes Longfield Gardens...
Spring Garden Checklist for a Low Maintenance Flower Garden
Boost your garden’s beauty and reduce on-going maintenance with a bit of early season care. This spring garden checklist for a low maintenance flower...
Amaryllis: A Simple Gift for the Holidays
The halls are decked and the weather is turning colder. It's that time of the year when we all begin scrambling for holiday gifts for everyone on our...
Where to Plant Fall Bulbs: There's Always Room for More
Summer is fading fast and soon it will be time for sweaters, warm tea and... planting fall bulbs. It's your once-a-year opportunity to pull out all the...
Fertilizer Basics -- Why and How to Feed Your Plants
Plants that are well fed are healthier, more pest and disease resistant, and produce bigger, better crops of flowers and fruit. As gardeners, we need to...
Aftercare Tips for Spring Bulbs
When the the season for spring bulbs comes to an end, gardeners often wonder what to do about the spent flowers and fading foliage. The answer depends on...
Supporting Peony Plants with Cages
I love growing peonies and enjoy having them in my garden and using them as cut flowers. Peonies take patience, because the plants often take two or...