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The Simplified Guide to Growing Gladiolus Bulbs

by Thomas | Apr 20, 2020 | Plants & Flowers

These classic flower spikes have been embellishing mid-summer temples and gardens for generations. Nowadays, gardeners can choose from a series of flower forms, colors and heights, so there is undoubtedly a gladiolus for everybody’s taste buds. Gladiolus bulbs...

How to Grow & Care for Hydrangea Trees

by Thomas | Mar 26, 2020 | Plants & Flowers

Hydrangea trees are the one garden staple that every house absolutely must have! They’re absolutely beautiful, with their voluminous yet delicate gorgeous blossoms, to their wide range of colors. From the brightest pink to the palest powder blue and the brightest...

How to Grow & Care for Bleeding Heart Bush

by Thomas | Mar 19, 2020 | Gardening Ideas & Guides, Plants & Flowers

The Bleeding Heart Bush apparently gets its name from how it looks like. Although its scientific name is Lamprocapnos Spectabilis, it is almost never referred to like that, and that’s because of how cool its other name is. This plant has pillow-like flowers that are...

21 Stunning Fragrant Perennials for Your Backyard

by Thomas | Mar 4, 2020 | Plants & Flowers

If you have a garden that you’d like to improve, then there’s nothing better than a few fragrant perennials that’ll make everything smell, and look better. Having these fragrant perennials in your back or front yard will make your time at home very enjoyable which...

Your Guide to Growing & Caring for Lilac Bushes

by Thomas | Sep 8, 2019 | Plants & Flowers, Gardening Ideas & Guides

How can you not love lilacs? Their often pastel purple color surrounded by the green leaves and other flowers, the hummingbirds and butterflies fluttering their wings around them, the image of it alone is enough to make you want to cover your entire outdoor...

How to Grow and Care for Stargazer Lily

by Thomas | Sep 8, 2019 | Plants & Flowers, Gardening Basics

As part of the lily family, stargazer lily is the most famous of this flower variety. Its decorative nature and fragrance rank it as the most popular type of lilies that come in various colors. Stargazer lily is a new addition to this family as it is a hybrid between...

How to Grow and Care for Crocus Flower

by Thomas | Sep 8, 2019 | Plants & Flowers

Crocus bulbs technically referred to as corms, are perennial spring flowers that spread in your garden. These flowers bless your landscape with an early season of delight, and they come back year after year with the least amount of effort. Don’t miss out on the early...

How to Preserve Flowers and Roses?

by Thomas | Sep 7, 2019 | Gardening Ideas & Guides, Plants & Flowers

Did you receive a gorgeous bouquet for Valentine’s Day? Or are you thinking of ways to keep your priceless bridal bouquet alive? Did you wish there was a way to maintain the roses and flowers and keep their memories alive? Drying your flowers will preserve their...

Easy Tips to Growing Water Plants for Your Pond

by Thomas | Sep 5, 2019 | Plants & Flowers, Gardening Ideas & Guides

Are you trying to figure out a way to enhance your pond’s natural beauty, add to its liveliness and maintain the health of its water and inhabitants? If yes, then planting your pond might just be the best option for you. There are many factors to take into account...

Top Eye-Catching Types of Bonsai Trees

by Thomas | Sep 3, 2019 | Gardening Ideas & Guides, Plants & Flowers

Have you heard of Bonsai trees? If you haven’t, it is basically a Japanese technic of growing plants in a miniature size but also while keeping the full-size shape. This East Asian practice has become popular internationally. So, here are five beautiful Bonsai Trees...