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...
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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...
6 Tips for Controlling Weeds in Your Flower Garden
Everyone has different standards of neatness. That’s true in the garden as well as in the house. Gardens that look weedy to one person,...
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
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 Design a Hummingbird Garden
Hummingbirds are fun to have around, and the more you know about them, the more impressive they are. As these tiny birds zoom around your...
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
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
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...