Flower

Rambling roses are best in care-free romantic gardens. Like children, they tumble over walls, scramble through fences and climb into trees - happiest when...

Peonies are a beautiful species of single or double flowers native to Asia, western North America, and southern Europe. They have become a popular cut...

One of nature's most unforgettable flowers is the Virginia bluebell. They are absolutely breathtaking in masses of intense blue rippling across the woodland floor. One...

Rhododendrons are grown in many North American and European gardens; however, the rhododendron species originated from the East, brought to Europe by plant explorers. The...

We all know daisies from our childhoods. One way or another, we have used the proverbial flower ‘he loves me, he loves me not.’...

Within the three groups of clematis there are a huge variety of flowers, colors and habitats which can be used for a wide range...

Maianthemum species have heart shaped leaves and edible berries. They are a shade-loving spring flower for the water garden. In early spring, tiny shoots lie...

Rain lilies, often overlooked but easy to grow, are showy, trouble-free and cheap enough to buy by the dozens-in short, the rain lily is...

Daffodils are known as the bringers of spring because when they start to bloom, it means that spring has come. It is a cheery...

It is a cliché that you will smell the lily of the valley before you could find it because this one is a highly...

These sunny annuals might be native to Mexico but it has been cultivated around the world for many reasons. Well, aside from its bright...

Yellow flowers are hard to miss especially during summer and spring. Having yellow flowers in the garden always brings brightness in the...

Strawflowers offer the promise of continued color and fresh floral beauty well into the months of the year when nothing is in bloom. Come autumn,...

Many seasoned gardeners agree; no garden would be complete without the quintessential Bleeding Heart. For generations, this fairytale flower has been the focal point for...

Roses are beautiful, fragrant additions to any garden. With a few cuttings, even novice gardeners can propagate, plant and maintain roses. Delicate, aromatic and brimming...

There are more to flowers than just being classified in terms of colors, when to use them, what to use them for and when...

Lilies are one of the most delicate flowers to gaze on. They have a certain charisma, making them a favorite container flower in gardens,...

From flowering climbers and shrub roses to ground cover and patio plants, the different types of roses come in a wonderful variety of shapes...

Since the dawn of civilization, the lily was the representative of the feminine ideal. It was the sacred flower of the ancient Neolithic and...

For years, all I did was water my lilies and mulch so you can imagine my delight when I read from a well known...

Throughout history, especially during the Victorian era, an almost secret language of flowers has been used to convey messages. Many cultures around the world have...

At some point, you will wonder what other flowers are there that start with M other than the famous magnolias and marigolds. And since there...

We know the petunia, the peony and the poppy but there are more flowers that start with P than you can imagine. If by any...

There are millions of flowers around but have you ever wondered what flowers start with the letter C? You would be surprised that there are...

Whether light or deep hued, purple flowers have a certain elegance in them that will sway any onlooker to not stop looking. We can find...

Meanings and symbolisms for colors have been here for as long as we could remember. Strikingly, it is our human nature to associate more meaning...

We all know that the lavender flower is extracted into essential oil to be poured in air humidifiers to make the room a little...

Whether as beautiful bedding flowers in home gardens and good additions to any type of bouquet arrangement, there is something that is both brooding...

Magnolia flowers are very beautiful reminders of childhood because they are mostly seen in parks and summer homes in the bayou. It is unnerving but...

Apart from being very versatile as a flower in terms of use, the lily is also one of the most meaningful and symbolic flowers...

The amaryllis is a very interesting flower. For one, it is immortalized in many poems from the Victorian era by the likes of Tennyson. It...

The lotus flower and its symbolism has been relentlessly archived in humanity’s culture and traditions. Its meaning is deeply imbibed in Eastern beliefs and...

There is a big part that flowers have in our life. Flowers help make any space look beautiful. They give positive energy and good...

We all love to grow plants successfully and create the magic garden in our dreams. But even for experts, It might get tedious sometimes,...

There is a whole world of options for flowers out there and there are so many that are perfect for decorating your front porch!...

In the fall, nurseries offer a great selection of bulbs. Gardeners should plant some bulbs before winter for an easy flower garden in spring...

Grow beautiful, early­-blooming flowers next spring. Remember to plant spring-flowering, hardy bulbs in the fall. Crocus, tulip, daffodil and grape hyacinth bulbs are some of...

Many living organisms depend on plants to live. However, these plants don't want to be eaten if they can help it. They can't run...

Fleas aren't as much of a problem for us modern humans since we're practically hairless compared to our hairy ancestors. However, they...

With some simple outdoor decorating ideas for Halloween, you can turn your summer window boxes into a seasonal display. If your window boxes are only...

A summer window box of geraniums, million bells and sweet alyssum creates color seen from the street. It begins with high impact Superbells Cherry...

Window boxes allow city dwellers to create miniature gardens offering a feast for the eyes and decoration for the interior and exterior of the...

Native plants typically require less water than others, however, these native wildflowers are not only drought tolerant but hardy in those conditions. Drought tolerant plants...

Daylilies are not only beautiful and varied, they're nearly indestructible! When I first began gardening some 40 years ago, my energies went into annuals that...

Bearded irises come dressed in beautiful ball gowns in a rainbow of colors.   Planting perennials that keep on giving in more ways than one has...

If there is a set of flowers that will surely spruce up a garden, the indoors and the vases with brightness and natural vibrance,...

Planted together Narcissus (daffodil) bulbs and specialty (minor) bulbs lead to pest-resistant, perennial and naturalized landscape garden designs. According to Sally Ferguson of the Netherlands...

Maintaining & Improving Gardens & DIY in Winter for the Home Gardener. Take Care to Service Lawn and Garden Equipment, Conduct Fence Repair &...

Lilies, castor beans, cycad palms, rhododendrons, azaleas, laurels, yews, crocuses, foxgloves and oleanders are among the most common poisonous plants for cats and dogs. Many...

Popular spring blooming perennials, such as Bergenia, Dicentra and Helleborus are long lasting plants, easy to care for, and makes for colorful New Year...