Why Plant the Best Perennials for Bees in Your Garden? Flowers are always an asset for a garden. They look great and their smell is always welcoming. At the same time, planting flowers isgreat for natureas a whole since theyattract bees to the garden. The flowers that attractpollinatorsare...
Wisteria is avining plantthat is known for its aggressive growth and cascading flowers, making it a popular choice for growing over archways and pergolas. The fragrance of wisteria is beautifully sweet and fairly strong due to the large number of blooms that form on each plant. Thewisteria vi...
Someperennial flowers are more suited to seed sowingthan others, says garden expert Clare Foster. Her seed-started hollyhocks, Lychnis chalcedonica, foxgloves, dianthus and verbascum are all firm favourites in her garden and are “quick-to-germinate, swift-growing and first-year flowering perenni...
Here are the best spring flowers your garden needs to shine this season. As soon as it gets warmer, go ahead and take in all the stunning and colorful blooms.
Perennials, Trees & Shrubs:This fall we have a great opportunity to continue planting! We’ve had some of our best successes with transplanting hardy roses, shrubs, trees and perennials in October. There is enough time for new plants to establish before the soil freezes.Do mulch your new pla...
Astrantias are superb perennials for growing in shade beneath under trees or in a moist border. They prefer moist soils but will tolerate drier conditions as long as the plants are mulched. Astrantia major‘Gill Richardson’ (pictured) is a gorgeous variety with large, cherry red flowers. H...
Mosquitoes hate the smell of marigolds. Plant some of these low-maintenance flowers around the yard, and they'll help a lot. 10 Invasive Plants & Insects You Should Destroy if You Spot Them in Michigan Unfortunately, Michigan has a long list of both plants and insects that are invasive. He...
With beautiful flowers, low-maintenance plants and blooms that come up reliably every year, these are the best bulbs to plant in the fall.
20 fall-blooming annuals and perennials that will continue to bring color, texture, and beauty to your garden well past summer’s peak. By Anne Balogh FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!When you think of flowers for the fall garden, classic late-...
Nasturtiums can be 'sown indoors on a windowsill in late winter and early spring.' 'They thrive in containers, so are useful for those with a small space, and the flowers and leaves are both edible, with a delicious peppery taste,' adds Jen. If you are considering when to plant ...