Late Summer Flower Bulbs Hit Their Stride
August is an exciting time in our trial garden. There’s something new to admire every single day. This month the stars of the show are summer flower...
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A Midsummer Tour of Our Trial Garden
August is just a couple days away, and in our New Jersey trial garden the heat is definitely ON! We are located in the eastern part of the state...
Midsummer Maintenance Tips for Perennial Gardens
Part of what makes public gardens like Sissinghurst, Kew or Longwood so impressive, is how well the plants are tended during the growing season....
8 Tips for Growing Better Lilies
Lilies have an elegance few other flowers can rival. With such big, exotic-looking blossoms, it seems like they'd be tricky to grow. But...
American Flowers Week: Make a Flower Arrangement and Join the Fun
Next week is American Flowers Week and we are inviting you to help celebrate! This annual event is designed to raise awareness about the value of locally...
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...
How Was Your Spring Bulb Garden?
One of the best things about a spring bulb garden is the surprise factor. When I plant bulbs in the fall, I usually have a plan as to color combinations...
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...