How to Get Hostas to Grow Bigger
If you have a garden, adding hostas to it is both a fun and easy process. They are rugged plants that live for decades and require little maintenance. Hostas can …
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4 Simple Methods for Overwintering Your Geraniums
There are numerous ways to overwinter plants, and while some can be left outside, others need a little help. Geraniums are one of those plants that fall into the latter …
Dragon Fruit Plant Care: Guide On How to Grow Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is an exotic cactus that is found in Asia, Mexico, and parts of South America. Dragon fruit plants can be planted as ornamental plants, but they do bare …
17 Beautiful Different Types of Pansies
Pansies were my mother’s favorite flowers. Every year I watched her as she planned the best time to plant these special flowers, and every time they bloomed, we shared her …
Tips on Growing Camellia Plants (Growing Guide)
The camellia is a plant that grows to be about four to five feet in height, so it makes a lovely back section that adds height to a garden. It …
The Different Types of Hollyhocks (Varieties)
Hollyhocks are beautiful flowers that are often mistaken for something else. In fact, my grandmother often referred to them as “Rosa Sharons.” Though the flower is similar to a Rose …
10 Different Types of Hibiscus
There are over 200 different species of hibiscus plants in the world, and each variety differs in size, shape, and color. When someone refers to a hibiscus plant, it is …
Growing Caladium: Complete Plant Care Guide
Caladium is prized for its striking foliage. Arrow-shaped leaves range in color from dazzling white to variegated shades of red, pink and green, depending on the variety. These tropical perennials …
Why are my MUMS Turning Brown? (SOLVED)
Mums, also known as Chrysanthemums, are synonymous with the Autumn season. Their blooms in hues of orange, yellow, rust, and purple are the perfect companion to the vibrant color of …
Growing Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus)
Japanese silver grass is an ornamental grass that comes in several different varieties that have different heights. There are smaller varieties that may only reach 3′ tall, and there are …
How to Graft a Moon Cactus (Easy Tutorial)
The moon cactus grows in the dessert and is a succulent that needs to be grafted onto another type of cactus or succulent. It has a bright colorful ball-shaped top. …
How to Grow and Care For Moon Cactus
It’s hard to mistake a moon cactus; you’ll always recognize them by their bright pink, yellow, or orange colors. The bright neon colors are usually in the shape of round-looking …
11 Florida Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
No one can deny that mosquitoes are annoying. They can be especially troublesome in hot, humid places like Florida. Luckily, nature always finds a way to help us out. Here, …
How Do I Get My Lilacs to Bloom? (SOLVED)
Lilacs are classic cottage plants that produce some of the most fragrant and loved blooms. Their tightly packed clusters of small flowers are available in hues of purple, blue, pink, …
Tips on How to Get Iris to Bloom
Irises are a classic flower that are known for their iconic blooms that come in a wide array of colors and shapes. While they are one of the easiest plants …
Tips on How to Get Plumeria to Bloom
Plumerias are beautiful deciduous plants that can bring an abundance of color to your garden. Their branches have a sausage-like appearance and their blooms are fragrant and showy, and come …
Tips on Getting Your Bougainvilleas to Bloom
Bougainvilleas (Bougainvillea spp.) are normally grown for their colorful blooms that are actually not flowers at all. In fact, these “blooms” are modified leaves known as bracts. The bracts, which …
Tips on Getting Peonies to Bloom
Peonies have been around for centuries, with a history dating back to the seventh century to be exact. As a general rule, these plants are easy to grow. However, that …
How to Get Your Orchids to Bloom?
Orchids have long been considered a finicky plant that can wither and refuse to produce blooms if not provided with certain growing requirements. It’s no surprise that the expression “hothouse …
Tips on Getting Gardenias to Bloom
Gardenias are a tropical evergreen plant with fragrant flowers and have a reputation for being high maintenance. But never fear, there are some tried and true ways to get your …