If any of these tips help you grow beautiful flowers, tasty fruits, or vegetables I hope you'll consider sharing a few of them with me. Do You Share A March Birthday With These Michigan Celebrities? If you have a birthday in March then you might share it with these Michigan celebrit...
Be sure to plant open-pollinated sunflower varieties rather than hybrid types bred to be pollenless. Learn how to grow & care for sunflowers. Photo by: Nancy J. Ondra / Shutterstock. STIFF GOLDENROD Plant type: Perennial Bloom time: August to October Flower color: Pale yellow Height: 3 ...
“Phlox is a genus with a great diversity in growth form, with a height varying between 3 to 6 inches for Phlox subulata to 5 feet tall for Phlox. paniculata. They may grow in a low, mounding form, a spreading woodland phlox or tall, upright phlox,” explains the North Carolina Coopera...
Astilbes prefer light to moderate shade, but deep shade will result in few and/or poor flowers; full sun will burn the tender foliage. These plants demand moist, damp soil, but they must also drain well and not puddle, which would ensure their failure. Amend the soil with compost or age...
Michigan State Flower: Apple Blossom Thanks to its vast apple orchards, the apple blossom is the state flower of Michigan. These light pink or white blossoms appear in the spring, filling the air with a delicate, sweet fragrance. No… March 13, 2025 Flower...
The Boven’s Quality Plants team takes great pride in the annuals and plants we grow. We’re a licensed and insured Michigan grower. We also participate in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), which supports growers who want to meet environmental standards and Generall...
If you're visiting Hawaii, you'll need to know how to identify plants. In this illustrated guide, you'll learn about some of the best-smelling flowers in the Hawaiian Islands. Included are some colorful pictures and resource links.
The largest apple ever picked from a tree came from Caro, Michigan. It weighed three pounds, two ounces. The Apple Blossom was named the Michigan state flower in 1897. The choice is fitting given the state’s long ties to the fruit. Michigan ranks third in the country in apple production...
Tip: The experts from the University of Michigan’s Peony Garden at the Nichols Arboretum recommend planting them far away from large trees and shrubs as they do not like to have root competition. How deep to plant a peony: The depth at which you plant your peony will depend on the typ...
After a chilly start to spring, even a peek into what warmer weather has to offer and the beauty of emerging flowers can be enough to make the trip to west Michigan. There, tulips by the tens of thousands grow in Holland, Michigan. Each street in the Dutch-rooted city is exploding...