Repotting OrchidsThis is a page to repotting orchids. Orchids require a lot of care and attention, but the gorgeous blooms are worth the effort. Repotting orchids is a necessary maintenance task to keep those lovely flowers blooming.
Growing Lily-of-the-ValleyThis is a page about growing lily-of-the-valley. Lily-of-the-valley can be a great choice to use as a ground cover. These delicate little white flowers also grow quite well in shade gardens and have a lovely fragrance.
Making Your Cut Flowers Last LongerThis is a page about making your cut flowers last longer. Having fresh cut flowers is a great way to decorate and add beauty to your home. The longer the flowers last, the more you get to enjoy them.
Growing Sweet WilliamThis is a page about growing sweet William. Sweet William is easy to grow, requires little maintenance, and reseeds. These pretty biennials add color and a sweet fragrance to your flower garden.
Growing AstersThis is a page about growing asters. Asters are hardy perennials that bloom in late summer and fall. They come in a variety of colors, ranging from blue to pink, and in various heights. These pretty daisy like flowers make a welcome addition to many sunny flower gardens.
Growing African DaisiesThis is a page about growing african daisies. African daisies are a beautiful addition to any flower bed. Use these helpful tips to grow african daises in your yard.
Making a Flower BedThis is a page about making a flower bed. Setting up a beautiful successful flower bed is the result of prior planning.
Growing Balloon Flowers (Chinese Bellflower)This is a page about growing balloon flowers (Chinese bellflower). These beautiful flowers are a delight even before they bloom with their balloon shaped unopened flower.
Morning Glory Growing SlowlyThis page is about morning glory growing slowly. Morning glory is generally a very fast growing plant.
Growing Morning GloryThis page is about growing morning glory. Morning glory is the name applied to many species of flowering plants that are suitable for different garden applications.
Growing WisteriaThis is a page about growing wisteria. Wisteria with its beautiful, fragrant purple or white clusters of flowers can add a special beauty to your garden.
Growing LupineThis is a page about growing lupine. Lupine produce beautiful flowers on tall spikes making them a good background choice for your flower garden.
Growing Gerbera DaisiesThis is a page about growing gerbera daisies. Gerbera daisies are a beautiful perennial garden plant in warm areas and also work well as a potted plant, to grow indoors or bring in from the cold.
Growing GeraniumsThis is a page about growing geraniums. Geraniums are an easy to grow flower with pretty flowers ranging from white, to pink, to the rich reds.
Growing SunflowersThis is a page about growing sunflowers. Sunflowers are beautiful, easy to grow, and attract many kinds of birds to the garden.
Growing PeoniesThis page is about growing peonies. These hardy perennials come in a variety of colors and produce beautiful flowers year after year.
Growing Hibiscus PlantsAdd a touch of the tropics to your garden by planting hibiscus plants in varying colors. This is a page about growing hibiscus plants.
Growing BougainvilleaThis page is about growing bougainvillea. This beautiful, flowering vine is native to South America.
Forcing Rosebuds to Open?This page is about forcing rosebuds to open. Sometimes you want your cut roses to be fully in flower.
Deadheading FlowersThis page is about deadheading flowers. Many kinds of flowering plants benefit from removing spent blooms.
Growing Chrysanthemums...This page is about growing chrysanthemums. A popular fall garden flower, mums grow well in containers.
Changing the Color of HydrangeasThis is a page about changing the color of hydrangeas. It is fairly easy to change some hydrangeas from making pink flowers to producing beautiful blue flowers.
Hydrangea Not BloomingThis page is about hydrangea not blooming. Determining why your plant is not blooming can be a mystery.
Growing PoppiesThis is a page about growing poppies. Poppies are prized in the garden for their beautiful colors and striking flowers.
Growing MarigoldsThis is a page about growing marigolds. Not only are they a beautiful splash of color in your garden, marigolds are noted for their use to discourage certain garden pests.
Keeping Cut Lilacs Fresh?This page is about keeping cut lilacs fresh. These fragrant flowers can be a challenge to keep beautiful once cut from the bush.
Growing Streptocarpus?This is a page about growing streptocarpus. Streptocarpus, also known as the Cape Primrose, is a member of the African violet family.
Growing Musk MallowThis page is about growing musk mallow. These beautiful flowers that last for one day, are native to south asia.
Growing Sanvitalia (Creeping Zinnia)This is a page about growing sanvitalia (creeping zinnia). Although not actually a zinnia, the flowers of this pretty creeping plant resemble zinnias, hence the name.
Growing Gloriosa DaisiesThis page is about growing gloriosa daisies. These daisies are prolific bloomers in mid summer to early fall.
Growing ColumbineThis page is about growing columbine. These delicate garden flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds.
Growing Black-Eyed SusanThis page is about growing black-eyed Susan. A wildflower native to North America, Rudbeckias are wonderful for attracting backyard birds.
Tips for Buying OrchidsThis page contains tips for buying orchids. Here is some information about these exquisite flowers, if you are new to buying and growing them.
Growing Wax BegoniasThis is a page about growing wax begonias. Wax begonias are easy to grow as houseplants or in the garden.
Growing BegoniasThis is a page about growing begonias. There are many varieties of begonias, most are grown as houseplants or overwintered, if planted in the garden.
Growing Cyclamen?This is a page about growing cyclamen. Cyclamen is a beautiful flowering plant. There are tender and hardy varieties for your home or garden.
Growing a Pincushion Plant?This page is about growing a pincushion plant. Generally pretty easy to grow, these plants do not like too much water.
Growing Foxtail LiliesThis is a page about growing foxtail lilies. Foxtail lilies, also known as desert candles, produce tall flower spikes in the spring.
Growing Edible FlowersThis is a page about growing edible flowers. Add color and flavor to your salads and meals by including edible flowers from your garden.
Growing Scabiosa (Pincushion Flowers)This page is about growing scabiosa (pincushion flowers). These flowers are deer resistant and attract butterflies to your garden.
Growing NasturtiumThis is a page about growing nasturtium. In addition to their bright display in the garden; you can eat the flowers, buds, and young leaves.
Growing DelphiniumThis page is about growing delphinium. These beautiful flowers thrive in areas with cooler summers, in a rich well drained soil.
Growing StaticeThis page is about growing statice. These flowers are easy to grow and make an excellent choice for use in fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Growing PetuniasThis page is about growing petunias. These colorful trumpet-shaped flowers are easy to grow and attract both hummingbirds and moths.
Flowers That Bloom in OctoberThis page is about flowers that bloom in October. When planning your garden you may want flowers that bloom at a particular time of year.
Getting Rid Of Day Lilies?This is a page about getting rid of day lilies. Day lilies, loved by some gardeners and hated by others, are very effective in spreading in your garden; maybe too good.
Growing Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia)This is a page about growing angel trumpet. Angel's trumpet is a member of the genus brugmansia, although it is sometimes linked to datura, a genus in the same family. It is prized for its large fragrant, trumpet shaped, hanging flowers.
Growing Lisianthus (Eustoma)This is a page about growing Lisianthus (Esutoma). These beautiful flowering plants are native to the southern US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. They are tricky to grow and do require some maintenance.
Growing HollyhockThis is a page to growing hollyhock. These biennials are easy and fun to grow.
Growing ViolasThis is a page about growing violas. Cute dainty violas are similar to pansies and equally easy to grow. New varieties with larger flowers and greater tolerance to heat and cold are now available.
Growing CleomeThis is a page about growing cleome. The cleome or spider flower is a striking addition to your garden and a favorite for hummingbirds. It is grown from seed and available in white, rose, and pink shades.
Growing Celandine Poppy (Wood Poppy)This is a page about growing Celandine poppy (wood poppy). This poppy, a wild flower native to the eastern US, is a good choice if you have shady, moist area in your garden.
Growing VioletsThis is a page about growing violets. Violets are easy to grow woodland plants with a lovely fragrance, that will reward you with delicate flowers ranging in color from purple to white. They spread via runners, making a good ground cover. The flowers and leaves are edible.
Commelina communis (Asiatic Dayflower)...This is a page about Commelina communis (Asiatic dayflower) information and photos. The dayflower is a native of eastern and southeastern Asia. Its two distinctive bright blue petals and one white one, give it a mouse like appearance. It is often considered a noxious weed, but may have a use in cleaning spoiled copper mines.
Planting a Flower GardenThis is a page about planting a flower garden. Pre-planning and proper flower selection for you zone and exposures will make planting your flower garden easier and more successful.
Growing Coneflowers (Echinacea)This is a page about growing coneflowers (echinacea). These striking flowers make a great addition to almost any garden.
Growing Shasta DaisyThis is a page about growing Shasta daisy. These pretty white and yellow flowers are a great addition to your garden. They are easy to grow in sun or partial shade and tolerant of varying soil and moisture conditions.
Growing FuchsiasThis is a page about growing fuchsias. There is a wide variety of fuchsia plants, including those often grown as annuals and hardy types you can plant in your garden. All have lovely blooms and can attract hummingbirds to your garden.
Growing Bleeding HeartIt's easy to see how the bleeding heart plant got its name. This page is about how to care for bleeding heart flowering plants.
Growing ChionodoxaWhen planted beneath deciduous trees, these early blooming flowers can complete their cycle before trees have a chance to leaf out. This page is about growing chionodoxa.
Growing Iceland Poppies (Papaver Nudicaule)This page is about growing Iceland poppies. These beautiful true perennials are usually grown as annuals or biennials.
Growing California PoppiesThis page is about growing California poppies. These drought tolerant poppies grow well in poor soil and should be watered only moderately.
Growing Oriental PoppiesThis page is about growing oriental poppies. Georgia O' Keefe painted these beautiful flowers large and outside of the normal perspective, with the hope that people would view them with 'fresh eyes.
Growing AlstroemeriaThis is a page about growing alstroemeria. These beautiful perennials, also know as Peruvian lily or lily of the Inca make an excellent, colorful addition to your garden and are lovely as cut flowers.
Growing Snowflake (Leucojum)This page is about growing snowflake leucojum. A moisture loving, bulbous herb that is native to eastern europe. It is cultivated for its late spring, bell shaped blooms.
Growing DianthusThis is a page about growing dianthus. Members of the carnation family, these flowers include annuals, biennials and perennials. There are several varieties of dianthus that are quite fragrant.
Growing KalanchoeThis is a page about growing kalanchoe. An alternative to poinsettias at Christmas time, kalanchoe is easy to care for, come in a variety of festive colors, and offer long-lasting blooms.
Growing Scented GeraniumThis is a page about growing scented geranium. These flowers are members of the pelargonium genus which also includes the well known garden geranium. They are prized not for their flowers, but for the delicious aromas of their foliage, including: lemon, mint, rose, and cinnamon to name a few.
Creating a Bed for Cut FlowersThis is a page about creating a bed for cut flowers. Certain flowers are much better for cutting. Choosing carefully from those varieties should help ensure a house filled with beautiful bouquets.
Flower MeaningsThis is a page about flower meanings. Many flowers traditionally have a specific meaning that they convey when given as a gift.
Growing Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberose)This is a page about butterfly weed. A brightly colored perennial known to attract butterflies to your garden.
Growing PrimroseThis is a page about growing primrose. A perennial with dark green leaves and bright, bold flowers, that tends to be deer resistant in the home garden.
Caring for an OrchidThis is a page about caring for an orchid. This diverse plant group contains thousands of mostly tropical varieties and that produce beautiful flowers and fragrances.
Growing AchimenesThis is a page about growing achimenes. A flowering tuber that is easy to grow, partially shaded in a well drained, loose soil that is rich in organic matter. This plant can be propagated in a variety of ways.
Pink Flower PhotosThis is a page about pink flower photos. Flowers in their many shades of pink are a delightful addition to your garden.
Growing MandevillaThis is a page about growing mandevilla. These viney tropical flowers, commonly know as rocktrumpet, will add a lovely splash of color to your summertime garden.
Growing WildflowersThis is a page about growing wildflowers. Growing wildflowers is very easy. Spread the seeds where you want and they will grow.
Growing a Strawberry Bush (Euonymus...This is a page about growing a strawberry bush (euonymus americana). The strawberry bush has lovely bursting heart shaped flowers, but don't eat the seeds!
Deadheading a Flower BasketThis is a page about deadheading a flower basket. Deadheading is a gardening practice that encourages your flowering plants to put their energy into flowering again.
Purple Flower PhotosThis is a page about purple flower photos. For the purple lover in you, nature has provided an array of lovely purple flowers found both in the wild and your garden.
Lunaria PhotosThis is a page about lunaria photos. This plant native to central and southern Europe is also known as honesty, dollar plant, and money plant. Its pretty purple flowers are followed by distinctive flat white seed pods.
Tips for Cost Efficient Flower GardeningThis is a page about tips for cost efficient flower gardening. Having a beautiful flower garden doesn't have to be too expensive.
Growing Cochliasanthus caracalla (Corkscrew...This is a page about growing Cochliasanthus caracalla (corkscrew vine). This beautiful flowering vine originates from Central and South America. The distinctive flowers have a fragrance similar to a hyacinth.
Growing CinerariaThis is a page about growing cineraria. Cineraria is a genus of flowering plants many of which are native to south Africa. There are a number of plants in the genus, some perennials and others best grown as annuals.
Photos of Flowers Exhibiting FasciationThis is a page about photos of flowers exhibiting fasciation. These unusual double flowers are rare and probably will grow normally the next year.
Making Recycled Jar Garden VasesThis is a page about recycled jar garden vases. Save and use recycled jars as vases for your flower garden.
Cut Flower Preservative RecipesThis is a page about cut flower preservation recipes. When you buy cut flowers they often come with a packet of preserver to add to the water. If displaying flowers from your garden you can make your own, using products found in your home.
Growing Baby's BreathThis is a page about growing baby's breath. Baby's breath is a good flower to grow that will add simple beauty to your bouquets.
Cheap Hanging Basket IdeasThis is a page about cheap hanging basket ideas. Creating a beautiful hanging basket of flowers does not have to be expensive.
Protecting Roses in WinterRoses are a very hearty flower but might need some protection from harsh winters. This is a page about methods for protecting roses in winter.
What is This Plant? StrawflowerThe strawflower is a drought tolerant, sun loving plant with long-lasting flowers in an array of colors including red, orange, pink, purple yellow, and white. This is a page about, "What is this plant?" (Strawflower)
When Should I Prune My Mums?Mums are a perennial favorite in many flower gardens, having blooms late into the fall and even winter. Regular pruning ensures seasons of beauty. If you are wondering when you should prune your chrysanthemums, this is the guide for you.
How To Keep Your Potted Mums Looking FreshChrysanthemums look best when the old blossoms are deadheaded and pruned away. This page tells you how to keep your potted mums looking fresh.
Clematis PhotosClematis is a beautiful vine flower the comes in a variety of colors. This page contains clematis photos.
Conditioning Cut Flowers for Lasting ArrangementsCut flower arrangements will not last forever, but there are steps you can take to increase their longevity. This is a page about conditioning cut flowers for lasting arrangements.
Using Marigolds to Control Bugs on Your Tomato PlantsMarigold flowers have many effective natural pesticides that can be beneficial around your garden. This is a page about using marigolds to control bugs on your tomato plants.
Growing Snow Trillium (Wake-Robin)Snow trillium can be a fragile plant to get started, but if you can give it a good foothold it will be a lovely flower to enjoy in your yard for years to come. This is a page about growing snow trillium (Wake-Robin).
Angel's Trumpet PhotosThese pendulous fragrant flowers make an interesting addition to a garden. This is a page about angel's trumpet photos.
Getting Rid Of Trumpet VinesTrumpet vines can spread quickly in your yard. Pulling up new shoots early in the spring is the best way to keep them in check. This is a page about getting rid of trumpet vines.
Hibiscus Losing LeavesIf your hibiscus is losing leaves, it may be stressed from disease or parasites. This is a page about hibiscus losing leaves.
10 Perennials for a Variety of UsesPerennials can be used in numerous ways to keep your yard colorful throughout the year. This is a page about 10 perennials for a variety of uses.
What Is This Houseplant? (African Spear, Sansevieria Cylindrica)Africa spear (Sansevieria cylindrica) is a succulent from Angola with smooth round leaves that are grey green in color. If grown in a location with enough light they can produce a three foot spikelike raceme with white flowers. This is a page about identifying Sansevieria cylindrica.
