Bold and Beautiful Alliums for Every Garden

Plant Alliums bulbs in fall and enjoy months of colorful spring and summer blooms — this year, and for years to come, says Melinda Myers.

Short or tall, big or small, ornamental alliums are a treat for flower gardeners and for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Plant the bulbs in fall and enjoy months of colorful spring and summer blooms — this year, and for years to come. Just like their relatives, onions and chives, ornamental alliums are easy to … Read more

Plant Indoors Now for a Fragrant Start to the New Year

Plant Indoors Now for a Fragrant Start to the New Year Forcing Amaryllis

Plant away the stress of the of the holidays and add some fragrance to the new year by growing paperwhites. Just plant the bulbs, no cold treatment needed, and watch them grow into their blooming beauty. Purchase firm healthy bulbs from your local garden center or an online bulb nursery. Ziva is the most common paperwhite … Read more

Summer Care for Perennial Gardens

Summer Care

Keep your perennial gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months with a bit of midsummer grooming and care. Investing time midseason means you’ll be enjoying beautiful gardens now through the end of the growing season. Start by deadheading, removing faded flowers, to improve the plants’ overall appearance. It won’t extend bloom time on … Read more

The Art of Waterwise Gardening

The Art Of Waterwise Gardening

Making a few changes in your garden care can yield great benefits. Less time and water wasted means more time for you to relax or entertain friends and family in your beautiful landscape. Water is critical throughout the life of a plant, but deciding when and how much water to provide each plant can be … Read more

Winning Flowers for Mother’s Day

Give mom a gift that provides beauty all season long with minimal care. A basket, container or garden bed filled with these award-winning annuals is sure to generate a smile and enjoyment all summer long. If mom likes to garden, provide her with a few seeds, potting mix and a container. Include a few new varieties of … Read more