Are Dianthus Perennials Or Annuals

Offers brilliantly fluorescent, single petals of red splashed with lavender-pink.Two antique pinks are the 18th-century, 30-centimeters-tall, rare but worth hunting for in specialty plant nurseries.

Any time I saw them, I had to pick a few - and sometimes more than a few! - to bring home to my mom. "Please, can I pick some of these for my mom?"For a look at a similar but fall-blooming daisy, check out S

Remove the other color, and presto, you have a yellow flower. I planted white 'Thalia' daffodils, which bloom later than standard yellow ones, and increase yearly.The poet, William Wordsworth (1770-1850) famously wrote of "crowds" of daffodils (above),...

Why not travel back in time by creating a garden abundant with antique flowers? Arrange the flowers in waves of texture and color to appeal to the eye of the admirer. Antique flower varieties are as popular as antique furniture.

You can be the judge of these green cultivars.The stunner at right is Peony 'Green Halo.' It might cost you an arm and a leg as some other interesting peony cultivars do, but it will definitely stop people dead in their tracks.

But as the only one in my family who likes cucumbers, it might be best to just visit Norma each summer at cucumber time.)Although the regal chaste bushes, the lovely crepe myrtles, and the magical butterfly bush command attention, what pulls everything...

An annual that often self-sows, this Brazilian native produces three- to four-foot high stems from which dangle hundreds of delicate apple green bells. This long-cupped type is a mid-spring bloomer., a late season bloomer, is a short-cupped charmer with...

Some day I'll learn about their special needs and bring one home for the challenge of nurturing it back into bloom.Occasionally you may find a rack full of apparent rejects still sporting their full-price stickers.She may not have had time to retag the...

The foliage is beautiful as well when the plant is not blooming.If you love irises and the unusual, ‘Olive Garden' should be on your want list. Green blooms just when you need them! As most Hellebores, this one needs ample moisture and partial to full...

You could even use all this red as a foil for a different colored plant, say maybe Blue Wax Flower 'Kiwi Blue' or Blue Marguerite 'Cape Town Blue' Daisies. The deeper and more soothing the reds the better.

Almost all salvia can be grown from simple cuttings. Some years we are swimming and have standing water in parts of my garden, but in other years the soil will be so dry even with my adding water the soil will crack and make deep crevices.

Hiding behind a tall shrub, I stretched out on the grass to wait and found myself nose down in a patch of tiny blue florets. My priorities were not whether or not the bed would fit, but the amount of sun; morning or afternoon, and could I have permission...

Similar to a birthstone and an astrological sign, we are all assigned a birth flower for the time of year we are born. This graceful mid-spring bloomer is fragrant and virtually carefree.Lily of the valley is traditionally treasured in bridal bouquets...

Imagine a tropical paradise with bright tropical hibiscus blooms mixed with bromeliads, or a romantic setting with a white bench surrounded by bright red and pink roses. Just go to the top of this article and click on the words, "Mail this article", then...

If the stem is strong and crisp, you can perform this with a satisfying snap. By removing faded flowers promptly, you can improve your plants' looks, prolong their flowering period and maximize the number and size of their blooms.Deadheading improves...

I always wished I had white daisies growing together with the yellow-red gaillardia and the yellow black-eyed Susan, but I never had the opportunity to find seeds or plants for trade.

It's little wonder then, that they have influenced flower lovers and gardeners as well. The obvious choice is, of course, a rocket. Here's a link to get you started: From their earliest use by the ancient Chinese and the Romans of antiquity to modern-day...

Research has shown that edible flowers have been used by the Roman, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures as far back as 25 BC. Edible flowers have been used for hundreds of years as flavoring and garnishes.

Dave's Garden members seem to be able to identify hundreds of plants within minutes (and sometimes seconds). First, we enjoyed a picnic lunch under the trees, then we enjoyed the zoo together.

Rudbeckia laciniata was among the native wildflowers transplanted to Europe by early visitors to American shores, and the British became the first to appreciate the plant's garden uses.

We made many wreaths for gifts one Christmas; it took a lot of work but cash was short and we had presents. Don't you just love a plant that makes you smile? The colors and shape of these flowers are just incredible.This is the secret place where bunnies...

Of course, he has wind energy on his mind anyway.Looking for the bat face can drive you batty until you see it and then it can drive you batty anyway.I would wear a set of these 'Princess Earrings'; with the proper outfit, of course.Here is a close up...

You can show your pride in a much less elaborate way and still make a statement. We fly our flags high and proud. Many are elaborate gardens that, no doubt, took a full landscaping crew to create.

It is surrounded by a lovely little picket fence, about 2 feet high. Ah ha!! Problem solved. Everytime we bought a new fruit plant and were looking for a place to put it, the veggie garden seemed appropriate.

And...simply for a moment...enjoy the beauty of your garden...s...hush...and rest.May this article inspire you to enjoy the beauty of your gardens every chance you get! We all seem to have such busy lives; hurrying like a line of ants to arrive at...

Bloom time begins as Non-English varieties begin to fade. I have to confess that my favorite color is actually not lavender but blue. Perhaps the most novel use of lavender as a flavoring occurs among the French.They are known to graze lambs in fields...

Learn to recognize deciduous trees by their bark or branch structure. How many times have you, like Robert Frost, been curious about a plant and frustrated because you cannot go back and find out what it was?