Garden Plants And Flowers

Greek mythology tells us that the peony was named after a student of the Greek god of medicine and healing (Asclepius). If ants are crawling all over your peonies, do not worry. This is an especially important time to see that these tender shoots are...

Marvel of Peru, Belle de Nuit, False Jalap, Four O'clock...no matter what name is attached to this plant, it brightens afternoon and moon gardens around the globe. Average water is all the plant will need the rest of the season.

A friend once told me that her husband, a runner, loved to go by my house so he could see the roses; he said he could smell them from a block away.When I was working on my first rose bed years ago, a woman walking by told me, "Dear, I tried growing roses...

If you don't grow them, try them this year! If you are not familiar with these plants, read-on! Candytuft are a group of low plants found mostly in southern Europe. They include both annuals and perennials which may be grown in mild to cold regions.

Case in point: Melittis, commonly called "Bastard Balm." Some European gardeners turn their noses up at this beauty, because it's not a true orchid and so is considered an impostor.

The owl only visits when he is in the mood, and the plumeria bloom when they feel like it. Sometimes there is no wafting breeze Obviously any night blooming plants are good choices, especially those as dramatic as night blooming cereus, or - with...

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Nicotiana species were a big hit in Victorian flower gardens: tall, stately and oh-so-fragrant. They may be slow to begin active growth (depending on the temperature) but once it warms up totally they'll be off.

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The flower show chairman begins to wring her hands. You bet it was. We've been grooming our plants and getting them in tiptop shape. Their specimens are all attractively displayed.

When I first started gardening, a visiting friend brought me a terracotta pot with small mounded blue-gray grass looking contents. The legendary Dianthus(20 centimeters tall, hardy to zone 5), is a 19th century double white with an almost overpowering...

They are tropical and subtropical. To grow indoors as a house plant proceed as follows: Select a 6 in. Their huge blossoms can measure up to 8 in. All you will need to do is plant them up and water.

Flowers are upward facing, with linear to lance shaped green leaves on the stem. Some gardeners in some areas treat tulips as annuals. In the garden, plant them before frost, but not as early as in the northern part of the country.

Gladiolus Rostov almost looks tie-dyed, blending red and blue and pink on its ruffled florets. Despite the intricacy of its blooms, this glad is actually an easy-to grow garden addition and fast growing, too.

Pot of their choice. Their timeless beauty, sweet perfume and absolute dependability have made Paperwhites Narcissus the absolute all-time favorite Narcissus bulb for indoor forcing in winter.

Globalrose roses are cut 3-4 days before you receive them, which is more than a week earlier than most other retailers and wholesalers can promise. Large Red Roses are the ideal rose for any romantic moments, Valentine's Day or college graduation.

Fifty of these fine works of natural art is a one-way ticket to a fabulous time. Gorgeous and astonishingly luscious roses assorted colors are almost too beautiful to handle. Have a blast and go wild with roses assorted colors at a wedding, anniversary,...

Known for their uncommon color and texture, each bloom features heavily ruffled petals edged in deep pink-red. Picotee Begonia Mix delivers large, colorful, camellia-like blooms perfect for a knockout patio planting.

Like other dahlias, the sun-loving border dahlias are easy to grow and deer resistant. They create a showy display in the front of sunny borders, in containers, along walkways and near patios.

Lilies are one of the truly great garden plants, and they are beloved by gardeners everywhere. The Lilium family is so large, varied, and complex that it is challenging to describe them in short.

They can also be grown in pots indoors. They look best grouped together. Freesias are delicate flowers, perfect for cutting. Plant about 16 bulbs per square foot. These freesias produce double blooms and come in a mixture of bold colors.

In some areas, gardeners treat flower bulbs as annuals. Flower bulbs are inexpensive and very easy to grow. Picked by our long-time employees, these garden blends are foolproof and complimentary in color, bloom time, and plant height and are goal/theme...

Known as the first yellow Oriental lily, its large fragrant flowers are prized by florists and loved by butterflies. Golden Stargazer Oriental Lilies are gorgeous golden flowers that add fragrance to the mid to late summer garden.

Set the bulb atop the soil, filling in with soil around the bulb to maintain its position. All you will need to do is plant them up and water. To grow indoors as a house plant proceed as follows: Select a 6 in.

While others make spaces look smaller or larger. Create the color perfect garden. Colors opposite the color wheel compliment each other, while colors next to each other are more analogous.

Snip off side buds and grow large, show-worthy central blooms. Dinner plate Dahlia Blend includes Kelvin Floodlight, Tropical Sunset, Lady Darlene and Dana colorful varieties with yellow, orange and red-orange blooms.

Flowers are upward facing, with linear to lance shaped green leaves on the stem. They are unique in range of size, shape and bold color found in almost every color spectrum, that only tulips provide.