Plant explosion near end of 2017 season It was so exciting to have spring FINALLY get here this year, and the miracle of perennials coming back to life was especially savored. We are lucky to have a roof deck, and can look down and see the garden from above. This is right after we a...
Are you dreaming of setting up a garden? Here are some early-blooming spring perennials for your garden plans. Besides beautifying your garden, they will support you in the long run and require only low maintenance. Check out the top 10 early-blooming spring perennials that perfectly complement...
Ideal for late summer, heat-loving zinnias are native to the Southwestern United States. Their colorful blooms grow in large bushes and are sure to bring a smile to any gardener’s face. 18 Allium Clive Nichols//Getty Images Beloved by bees and gardeners alike, these bulbous perennials stand...
The geraniums are blooming. They must know spring is only five weeks away. It’s wonderful to see their beautiful color popping up throughout my garden as the days grow longer. These are two of my favorites. I searched Plum Bird Corner and found where I’d written about the first plant...
Best spring blooming bulbs that are planted in the fall for warm climates like California, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia.
These lesser-known flowers provide unusual, tropical looks with deep green foliage and a multitude of flowers. While these flowers are perennials in warm climates, they will die off in areas with frosts or snow. Average size:Between 1 and 3 feet in height and width ...
Perennials Annuals Spring Bloomers Popular Spring Flowers Spring Blooming Bulbs Spring Wildflowers Summer Bloomers Summer Flowers A-Z Bulbs of Summer Fall Bloomers Flowers for Fall Gardens Popular Flowers Petunia Calibrachoa Verbena Rose Lily Peony Hellebore Dahlia Hollyhock ...
Plant bulbs close to other perennials (like daylilies or hostas) that come up later, so their foliage will cover the dying foliage of the bulb after they are done flowering. Planting bulbs in mounds or groups is so much more aesthetically pleasing than planting them in rows. We’re talking...
Where they will grow:Hardy to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 40 degrees Celsius (USDA zones 3 to 10;find your zone) Water requirements:Water regularly when plants are growing and blooming; cut back after bloom and through winter ...
Save the date for one of Richmond’s favorite plant sales,Herbs Galoreat Maymont! Browse through a variety of herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, vegetables and garden goods offered by dozens of nurseries and specialty vendors.(Photo Credit:@maymont_rva on Instagram) ...