How to Overwinter Dahlias
Unlike most annuals and perennials, dahlias are at their best from late summer through early fall. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. By...
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Winter Storage for Summer Bulbs and Tubers
Summer bulbs are the stars of my late summer garden. Dahlias, cannas, glads, acidanthera and eucomis keep the color going long after most perennials have...
How to Combine Alliums with Perennials
Garden designers love using alliums and it’s easy to see why. These unusual and highly attractive flower globes grab your eyes with their...
How to Plant Bearded Iris
The late-May garden wouldn’t be complete without a stand of bearded irises dancing in the breeze. Their rich, velvety petals, intoxicating...
Less Water, More Flowers: 8 Tips for a Water-Saving Flower Garden
Watering your flower garden can be relaxing, but it can also become a time-consuming chore. And, in many areas, outdoor watering is being...
Get the Longest Vase Life from Hydrangeas
Do you want to get the longest vase life from hydrangeas? Of course, you do! Who wouldn't want those big, blue blooms to last forever? But perhaps...
Off With Their Heads: How and Why to Deadhead Flowers
If you are a flower gardener, deadheading is a task you can’t ignore. Removing spent flowers keeps your plants looking neat and tidy. More...
Managing Dahlias for Maximum Blooms
Dahlias are workhorse plants that pump out tons of blooms from midsummer until frost. Though they naturally put on a fabulous floral show with little human...
Best Fillers for a Cut Flower Garden
Foliage and fillers are the backbone of a cutting garden. The best fillers for a cut flower garden provide structure, bulk, and interest to bouquets. A...
