Best Wedding Flowers

Kate was not held up to the same degree of scrutiny that potential princesses were a generation ago. Together, they are referred to as "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge."Thanks to the many excellent Dave's Garden photographers who allowed me to use their...

Your day, the day you've dreamed of since childhood is getting closer, but the garden does not yet have the ‘look' you dreamed it would.Hopefully, you have planned far enough in advance so that you can plant them in the ground, giving them plenty of...

While the traditional, common wedding flowers such as roses, carnations and lilies are available from florists year round, they can be more costly in winter and early spring.In addition, wedding arrangements and bouquets of summer blooms may seem out...

The bells' color may vary from pale celadon to a green bright enough to rival a Granny Smith apple. They will dry completely within 2 to 3 weeks.University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension: Bells of Ireland, Molucella Laevis

For a big green statement in a shady garden, this is the way to go.Mind you, there are plenty of other green flowering plants out there such as orchids, spider chrysanthemums, and pitcher plants, but I wanted to focus this article on plants that some...

As Paul Barden of Old Garden Roses and Beyond puts it, it's like the China 'Green Rose' forgot to make petals so it made the bloom up of sepals. Blossoms have a stark white, slightly raised center trimmed by spring green petals and as they unfurl, the...

There are numerous hybrids with delectable green foliage, such as, including some with green flowers as well. This variety even has interesting leaves of grey-green edged with white.

Looking for something to spice up that romantic dinner for that special someone? Edible flowers add a unique taste to various dishes. Tired of the same old meat and potatoes? Go out to your flower garden, you may have just what you need, right under your...

Commonly known as black-eyed susan, this family of American native plants includes perennials, biennials and annuals, all easy to cultivate and tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions.

For a gardener, these words might have special significance in February; Faith that spring will come, hope that it will be prosperous and early, and wisdom for a better kept garden.February is a month of romance and iris is a fitting symbol.

One side is longer than the other, and although it is usually green, some salvias have calyces the same color as the flower, while in others it is a contrasting color.Most salvias require well drained, neutral to alkaline soil, and full sun to part shade.

We have some tips on how to grow fairy fan flowers, another name for the plant, which will assure you success with these Down Under dainties., fan flower is in the Goodeniaceae family.

It will thrive in sun or partial shade. Growing balloon flowers with children can be quite fun., their kissing cousin. While most often deep blue or purple, white and pink varieties are also available.

The foliage of growing Knautia plants is light, and cut beautifully.They are not to be planted singly and must have other Knautias around them so they look “like they belong.” I have never seen (nor do I ever want to see) one Knautia plant all by...

Provide water only in cases of extended drought for Pasque flowers in the garden. You can also order the seeds and sow them inside six weeks before the. Truly terrible soils to rich, juicy loam are the best locations for Pasque flower cultivation.

The show had 34 designs and 115 horticulture entries. Limited to flower show judges. (winner of the Tricolor Award)This design includes two plants in containers (Schefflera and ivy) as wellClass 3: "Green, White, and Red Contest" - a design featuring...

Not only does it produce a variety of brightly colored blooms, many types of celosia also have red stems and/or foliage.Because of their preference for full sun and drier soils, celosia is excellent for use in containers and xeriscaping.

These plants are hardy to3-7 and most suitable to temperate conditions. This plant is suitable for bed and border plantings or in containers. Looking for a new addition to the flower garden?

Its flowers range in color from pale blue to bright lavender-blue andboth appreciate blue gilia wildflower nectar. Plant them directly outdoors in a sunny area with well-drained soil.

Airborne pollen is usually the cause, but sneezeweed's pollen rarely becomes airborne. When growing sneezeweed plants in traditional borders, you'll have to prune and stake them to keep the plants well-behaved., meadows and naturalized areas.

When planting Browallia outside, leave at least a foot spread between plants.This little plant is not terribly fussy as long as it gets some protection from the bright midday sun.as necessary.

When looking for a long lasting and attention-grabbing addition to the part sun flowerbed, consider the wishbone flower plant., the wishbone flower, is a short ground-hugging beauty with profuse and delicate blooms.

They thrive in full sun or partial shade.In addition, the monkey flower plant is an important larval host for Baltimore and Common Buckeye butterflies. This is especially important in warmer regions.Pick off the faded blossoms to encourage a fresh flush...

If you consider yourself a lazy gardener, do nothing at all. Blanket flower is a short lived perennial that tends to reseed prolifically. However, the danger in mulching blanket flower is that too much moisture may become trapped under the material.

Gardeners that are looking for a unique plant for shady to partially sunny locations will be excited about. Temperate zone gardeners, get ready for a really stupendous shade plant with strange and beautiful blooms as we learn how to grow skeleton flowers...

Keep in mind that the soil should be moist but never waterlogged.Apply a weak solution of a general purpose, water-soluble fertilizer every two to four weeks (Be careful not to over-feed celosia flamingo feather.

Those is warm areas can learn how to grow the beautiful and unique bat flower outdoors. Pot up until reaching a 10- or 12-inch pot; after that,bat flowers and should remain slightly moist on a continual basis.