Flowers
Who doesn’t enjoy flowering plants? Their intoxicating scents, eye-popping colors, fancy shapes and textures are truly beautiful. Yet, with so many flowers for the garden and types of flower gardens that can be grown, where does one start? No worries. Our flower gardening info will help you learn how to create flower gardens. From basic flower garden design to growing and caring for specific flowers, we’ll guide you. Don’t let the number of flower gardens and plants grown in them intimidate you. Instead, keep reading for tips on flower gardening.
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Growing Wild Roses: How To Grow Wild Rose Plants
Wild roses tend to stir one?s thoughts towards Medieval times, as many of them date back well into our history. Read here to learn more about the types of wild roses and how to grow them in the garden.
By Stan V. Griep
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Why Do My Knock Out Rose Bushes Have Rose Rosette?
There was a time when it appeared that Knock Out roses were immune to the Rose Rosette virus. However, this virus has been found in these roses for some time now. Learn more about what to do for Knock Out roses with Rose Rosette here.
By Stan V. Griep
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What Is An Osiria Rose: Tips For Gardening With Osiria Roses
On the internet there are gorgeous photos of rose blooms, some colored like the rainbow! Be careful when adding these to your gardens though. What you get may not be anything like the photos, such as the Osiria hybrid tea rose. Click here to learn more.
By Stan V. Griep
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Varieties Of Salvia For Part Shade Or Shade
Besides being easy to grow, salvia or sage plants are versatile and some even enjoy partial shade. Read on for more.
By Laura Miller
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Mexican Bush Sage Care: How To Plant Mexican Bush Sage
Choosing flowering plants that encourage diversity of wildlife in the garden is a key aspect of creating a lush, green garden oasis. Mexican bush sage plant is an ideal choice for those wishing to establish perennial plantings that will thrive all season long. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow An Ice Plant And Purple Ice Plant Care
Looking for a drought tolerant but lovely flower to fill in a troublesome dry area in your garden? You may want to try planting ice plants, which can add a bright splash of color to the garden. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Chocolate Scented Daisy: Tips For Growing Chocolate Flower Plants
Growing chocolate flower plants in the garden sends the scent of chocolate wafting through the air. Read this article to learn how to grow Berlandiera chocolate flowers in your garden.
By Becca Badgett
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Boneset Plant Info: How To Grow Boneset Plants In The Garden
While it is still sometimes grown and foraged for its healing properties, it may also appeal to American gardeners as a native plant that attracts pollinators. But exactly what is boneset? Click here to learn more about how to grow boneset and common boneset plant uses.
By Liz Baessler
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Dendrobium Orchid Info: How To Grow And Care For Dendrobium Orchids
Some of the most popular orchid plants among home growers are Dendrobium orchid plants. Read this article for information on growing these orchids. Learn more here.
By Anne Baley
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Cymbidium Orchid Growing - How To Care For Cymbidium Orchids
Cymbidium orchid growing is a good way for beginners to start, especially if they have a plot of protected soil outdoors they want to fill. Learn more about these orchids in this article.
By Anne Baley
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Care And Feeding Of Orchids: Tips On Fertilizing Orchids
Feeding orchid plants is essential for vibrant foliage and blooms. Follow the parameters in this article when fertilizing orchids for the best results. Click here to get additional information.
By Susan Patterson
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Growing Oncidium Orchids - How To Care For Oncidium Dancing Ladies
Oncidium orchids are known as dancing lady or dancing doll orchids for their distinctive floral design. Find out how to grow these orchids in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Anne Baley
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About Epidendrum Orchid Plants: Information On Epidendrum Orchid Care
Epidendrum orchid plants are among the most common and the most unusual forms of the flowers. Learn about growing these orchids in this article. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Caring For Chinese Lanterns - Tips For Growing Chinese Lantern Plants
The delight of a Chinese lantern plant is the large, red-orange, inflated seed pod from which the plant gets its common name. Get tips on caring for these plants with the info found in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Information On Iceberg Roses: What Is An Iceberg Rose?
Iceberg roses have become a very popular rose among rose lovers due to their winter hardiness and ease of care. Read here to learn about Iceberg roses and enjoy their eye-catching beauty in the garden.
By Stan V. Griep
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Black & Blue Roses - The Myth Of The Blue Rose Bush And The Black Rose Bush
This article is about the black and blue bloom colors of roses. So, do black roses exist? How about blue roses? Read the following article to find out more about these unusual rose colors.
By Stan V. Griep
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Wildflower Trillium - Growing Trillium And Care For Trillium Flowers
Trillium wildflowers are a sight to behold not only in their native habitat but also in the garden. These early spring bloomers are recognized by their whorl of three leaves and showy flowers. Click here for more.
By Nikki Tilley