Petunias can offer long-term color for summer gardens and brighten dreary landscapes with their pastels and bright colors. Petunias are one of the most popular garden flowers. Not only are they inexpensive, but taking care of these beautiful flowers is simple and easy. Your garden will be filled with beautiful blooms that can last until autumn […]
Summer is here! This means long, hot days and bright, cherry gardens! Does your garden still need something extra to make it perfect? Well, there are flowers you can plant that will withstand the heat and thrive all summer long. These flowers will bloom fully with vibrant colors. Even though good soil, fertilizer, and proper […]
Don’t Limit Your Pots to Just One Plant Pots with one type of plant inside adds a pop of color and simplicity to any garden design. However, mixing more than one type of potted plant in a container creates a mini-landscape with a variety of colors and textures. Mixed planters may look difficult to recreate and […]
Begonias are an annual plant that can provide beauty to any garden. They come in a variety of colors and can thrive in an array of conditions. They are a popular houseplant that are easy to take care of. Here are some tips about caring for your begonias this spring. Planting from Tubers If you […]
We may still be trying to dig ourselves out of the snow, but Spring will hit Buffalo any week now. That means it’s time to start planning your plot! Here’s what you’ll need to do. Inspect If you haven’t checked on your garden since fall, it’s important that you give the area a good look. […]
These 9 garden beauties thrive in summer heat and bloom nearly nonstop into fall! 1. Aster: These daisylike flowers are available in lavender, pink, or white.2. Gloriosa daisy: Deep golden petals radiate from chocolate centers on 2- to 4-inch-wide flowers. 3. Coreopsis: Fluffy, golden yellow blooms atop tall stems. 4. Dahlia: Bold blooms in a range of vibrant colors grow […]
We know what mothers really want on Mother’s Day: flowers. In fact, this tradition dates back to 1908 when the first official Mother’s Day was celebrated at Andrew’s Methodist Church in West Virginia. The congregation — all 407 of them — received white carnations because they were the founder’s favorite flowers. Later, colored carnations took […]
Looking to spruce up your garden? Consider these tips to give your yard a bright, beautiful feel this spring! Color Combos Mix-n-match colors that contrast, like the rich purples of “Storm Blue” petunias and a classic, white Geranium. Give them full sun and well-drained soil, and liven up your garden bed! White Geraniums. Plant in […]
It’s February. Which means it’s another month closer to warm weather and sunshine! Your plants have been sheltered indoors or nonexistent, but not for long. With warm weather, your garden will come back to life with a burst of color and sweet aromas. It’s never too early to be thinking of summer, so consider these […]