Coneflowers Click here or the image to view coneflowers. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Coneflowers are an easy-care plant that can adapt to most garden conditions. These beautiful, classic, perennial wildflowers provide delightful, colorful blooms to any garden. They are a member of the daisy family that grows fast and blooms from … More CONEFLOWERS
Black-eyed Susans Click here or the image to view Black-eyed Susan Sunbeckia As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases Similar to other seasons, we want to kick off summer flower facts with a classic garden favorite. Black-eyed Susans are a beautiful daisy-like flower commonly seen in yellow with a black, cone-like center. They are … More BLACK-EYED SUSANS
Daffodils Since we started flower facts last season with one of the most popular winter flowers, we thought we would do the same for spring. That’s right, we’re talking about Daffodils this month! Daffodils are a garden staple and an easy-care plant for novice gardeners. Part of the amaryllis family, and even though native to … More DAFFODILS
Our discussions on tender and hardy plants have led us to another category of plants called half-hardy. As with all plants, initially, these plants are categorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as hardy in certain zones. But often, these plants perform outside of the set parameters, which causes them to be identified as half-hardy. … More WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?
Snapdragons Snapdragons seem to be the best-kept secret for winter gardens. We say this because not many winter gardens have these beautiful, dainty little flowers. So, we had to shed some light on this well-kept secret. Traditionally, snapdragons are considered short-lived tender perennials but have evolved with breeders producing many variations over the years. Snapdragons … More SNAPDRAGONS
QUESTION FROM READER: What plants do you recommend for the fall and winter seasons? GL365 RESPONSE: Dear Reader, We like getting the most bang for our buck when selecting plants. That’s why we start with a foundation of hardy perennial plants and work in other plants from there. With that said, we recommend plants that … More QUESTIONS FROM READERS (February Edition)
As a reminder from our 2022 announcements, we will highlight different flowers on the first Tuesday of each month. Each post will review flowers that are plantable during the current season. So, look out for our posts over the next couple of months showcasing cool-season flowers! Pansies! We couldn’t think of a better flower to … More PANSIES
It’s a challenge trying to decide which plants to protect during winter. This is especially true if you live in an unpredictable climate like the southern part of the United States. Temperatures can change quickly and unexpectedly, with the potential to cause irreversible damage to your plants. But having accurate knowledge about which plants are … More WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?