Inspiration

Discover the Beauty of Rembrandt Tulips

Discover the Beauty of Rembrandt Tulips

 In the 17th century, Holland was a rich and powerful country at the center of European commerce and culture. Known today as the “Dutch...

What to Plant This Fall: Inspiration from Holland

What to Plant This Fall: Inspiration from Holland

 Part of the thrill of the Keukenhof, Holland's grand display garden of spring-blooming bulbs, is its staggering scale: 35 acres and 7...

New Flowers for Your Spring Garden

New Flowers for Your Spring Garden

 Part of the fun of gardening is trying new things. Though we are big fans of the classic, time-tested bulb varieties, we get just as excited as...

A New Backyard Cutting Garden Takes Shape

A New Backyard Cutting Garden Takes Shape

Not too long ago, the average bouquet of cut flowers featured some limp daisies and a few soulless carnations. Today, the flowers that are available at...

How to Use Red in Your Flower Garden

How to Use Red in Your Flower Garden

 Red is the boldest and most provocative hue on the color wheel. It’s also the complementary color for green. So in gardens, where green is...

How to Help Your Flower Garden Beat the Heat

How to Help Your Flower Garden Beat the Heat

Summer is off to a hotter than average start. Most of the country is already getting more than its share of heat and humidity, often with record-setting...

How to Use White in Your Flower Garden

How to Use White in Your Flower Garden

 Though white is not considered a color, it plays a critical role in any artistic composition. In the garden, white a design tool that can be...

Creative Ways to Use Hostas in Your Yard and Garden

Creative Ways to Use Hostas in Your Yard and Garden

Hostas are so incredibly tough and easy to grow, that they sometimes don’t get the respect they deserve. More than just problem solvers for shady...

How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage

How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage

Burgundy is a valuable color to have in your garden design tool kit. It's both potent and sophisticated. From garnet to merlot, maroon to mahogany, these...