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Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets

Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets

This guest post was written by Melinda Myers, nationally-known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist. You'll find more of her...

Color-Changing Tulips Have a New Look Each Day

Color-Changing Tulips Have a New Look Each Day

 Holland’s flower bulb breeders are always working on something new. One development we've been watching closely is a range of new...

Dream Big: Invest in a Colorful Spring Garden

Dream Big: Invest in a Colorful Spring Garden

Last spring was a scary time. Though I was lucky to be safely hunkered down in my own house, I still felt untethered and disoriented. March is already my...

Behind the Scenes: A New Spring Bulb Collection from Flirty Fleurs

Behind the Scenes: A New Spring Bulb Collection from Flirty Fleurs

 This year’s spring bulb collections from floral designer Alicia Schwede are better than ever. Though we collaborate with her on color...

How to Use Yellow in Your Flower Garden

How to Use Yellow in Your Flower Garden

 Not everyone is a fan of yellow flowers. In fact, some people refuse to allow them in their gardens. It’s not hard to understand why....

Planting a Vegetable Garden? Make Room for Flower Bulbs!

Planting a Vegetable Garden? Make Room for Flower Bulbs!

Vegetable gardens are prettier and a lot more fun when they include flowers as well as vegetables. I have found that tulips and dahlias are ideal companions...

Celebrating Spring in a Backyard Cutting Garden

Celebrating Spring in a Backyard Cutting Garden

This guest post was written by Debra Prinzing, founder of slowflowers.com and a leader in the locally-grown cut flower movement. In addition to being a...

12 Best Companion Plants for Hostas

12 Best Companion Plants for Hostas

While hostas have no trouble holding their own in a shady garden, there are many shade loving perennials that make excellent partners. Their contrasting...

How to Make Your Shade Garden Shine

How to Make Your Shade Garden Shine

 If your yard is shadier than you'd like, you may feel a bit jealous of gardeners with lots of sun. But a shade garden offers some unique...