If you’re adding window boxes to your home (or patio containers), know which flowers are perfect for hot, sunny spots and which grow best in the shade. See our lists of the best flowers for sun and shade, and you can choose the right plants based on your window’s sun exposure. Wh...
Sow your seeds two to three weeks after the threat of frost has passed in rich, well-draining soil. Keep the seedlings moist until they are established. A sunny space with good airflow is perfect for these plants. They don’t mind heat and humidity and don’t require deadheading for cont...
Summer flowers or summer-flowering plants signal a golden season of bright sunny weather and warm climate. But for homesteaders, planting flowers with both rhyme and reason is a priority. In short, you want to plant summer flowers with benefits. Whether you want annual flowers that bloom all s...
Basic Information: Hostas, while primarily grown for their attractive, verdant foliage, also produce beautiful and fragrant flowers during the summer. These plants are particularly popular amongst gardeners for locations with substantial shade. Flower Meaning: Hostas are often symbolically linked to devotio...
Blanketflowers bloom generously with supplemental water for prolonged flowering. botanical nameGaillardia x grandiflora ‘Mesa Peach’ sun requirementsFull sun height1-2′ hardiness zones5-10 Gaillardia, or blanketflower, casts a sunny glow in the garden with its daisy-like flowers in gold, orange,...
Seep monkey likes really wet spots. It has lots of yellow flowers that are popular with bumble bees. It does spread but can't grow where there isn't water. So confine it in a wet spot. It prefers sunny locations. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. ...
An array of native wild flowers enjoy the generous precipitation and hot, humid summers of Tennessee. Wetland plants grow in the lowlands and swamps of the western part of the state, while woodland plants fill the eastern forests and mountains. These Ten
More than likely, you’ve already made hundreds of decisions for your wedding day. From choosing a wedding theme to scoping new locations, trying on wedding dresses, and designing wedding invitations, each minute detail has… March 12, 2023 Flower...
family and bears two 2-inch diameter, round, fully double, lemon-yellow blossoms in late spring. The finely cut leaves form a neat, compact plant that is attractive even when not in bloom. It likes cool weather and moist soil, so it is not a good choice for hot, arid locations. ...
Two types of camellias are commonly found in area gardens: Sasanqua, or fall-blooming camellias, and Japanese, or winter-blooming camellias. We have great selections of both now. High shade, well-drained soil, and protected locations are perfect for these staples of southern gardens. ...