Orchids are delicate, beautiful flowers in vibrant shades that you may have seen for sale in your local supermarket. Although they look delicate and can be somewhat intimidating for a person who can't seem to keep their houseplants alive, in reality, … [Continue reading]
Tulips are an incredibly distinctive breed of flower, instantly identifiable around the world. In the most dry, scientific terms, the tulip is a bulbous flowering perennial plant encompassing around 75 currently accepted wild species belonging to … [Continue reading]
We're here to share with you a little secret: having a broken pot can be a very good thing! Terra cotta is fantastic for holding and organizing your plants, but the ubiquitous clay pots can become a little boring after a while. Surprisingly, … [Continue reading]
If you walk into nearly any greenhouse or garden shop, you'll probably find at least one or two varieties of Geraniums. In most places, gardeners treat these large, luscious blooms as annuals, since they need to be brought indoors during the winter … [Continue reading]
Recycling is one of the very best ways you can improve your garden, no matter what size or shape it is. When you take some of the things that you’d throw away anyway and craft them into imaginative recycled planters for your garden, you’re helping … [Continue reading]
Big, beautiful lily flowers are some of the most recognizable flowers in the world. The flower is actually so popular that many flowers with "lily" in the name aren't actually true lilies! Daylilies, calla lilies, water lilies, and lily of the valley … [Continue reading]
Daisies are one of the most recognizable and common flowers. Nearly everyone can recognize the classic shape of a daisy: white petals surrounding a bright yellow center. However, there are thousands of varieties of daisies, ranging in size, shape, … [Continue reading]
As gardeners, we are surrounded by beautiful plants that we grow indoors or outdoors. While some of these plants and flowers are readily edible, and many are, some of the most widely grown ornamental flowers can be fatal. As you look around your … [Continue reading]
Fine restaurants have increased interest in the creative use of flowers in the kitchen. Many gardeners enjoy flowers for color — or for attracting humming birds, butterflies and honey bees. Add to your gardening pleasure by growing flowers for food … [Continue reading]
The white picket fence is one of the most indelible pieces of garden imagery of modern times. It's a truly versatile, universal signifier of a well-kept landscape that appears on countless lawns and gardens around the world. The pristine white tones … [Continue reading]
If your'e an avid gardener like we are, you likely have some excess terra cotta planters laying around. There's nothing much more satisfying than repurposing and recycling unused possessions into something wonderful and fun, turning the mundane and … [Continue reading]
We are excited to share with you a collection of the most engrossing, spectacular gardens from across the entire planet. These gardens are the pinnacle of landscaping and design in their respective corners of the world, for reasons that will become … [Continue reading]
As a gardener, you love to spend time outdoors in the green embrace of nature. There's a meditative peace and focus that is familiar to anyone who's spent time on their knees in the garden. One of the only things that can break this peacefulness is … [Continue reading]
Roses have long been treasured for their classic looks and their famously sensuous fragrance in equal measure. As some of the most reliably beautiful flowers to grace any garden, it's no wonder they've remained popular for hundreds of years. The … [Continue reading]
Decorate your garden, patio, porch, or even your apartment with these adorable, unique, easy-to-make Concrete Garden Hands planters this spring. Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients For this project you'll need: 1 pair of rubber gloves, 1 pair of … [Continue reading]