Garden Medley

One of the simplest looks to a flower garden is the wildflower garden. I love these simply because you don’t have to be so orderly with wildflowers. It’s also often easier to find native wildflowers to limit the amount of care your garden needs.

In general, wildflowers cope better with adverse conditions. They have not been bred, after all, for perfect soil and watering. You can get a glorious range of colors and shapes even when the growing season has not been kind to your other plants.

Most wildflowers love a bright, sunny spot. Remove all weeds and loosen the soil, then plant the seeds according to package directions. Plant them in spring for best results, but you may be able to get away with a summertime planting in some areas. (more…)

Even though you don’t eat most flowers, keeping things organic in your flower beds is a good idea. If you know what you’re doing, you can control many pests without buying harmful poisons.

One of the most important things is to choose flowers that will grow strong in your area. No matter how much you love a particular flower, if it is going to have a lot of trouble staying alive or is prone to disease, it’s going to greatly hamper your organic gardening efforts. You are better off sticking to flowers that are stronger and more suited to your area. (more…)

I love annuals. They look great, and they die back when the weather gets cold. However, by that point they have dropped seeds, and you might get them to grow again next season.

Annuals need good soil. OK, so all plants like good soil. Does it really hurt to state the obvious? (more…)

We covered the basics of bulb gardening previously; now it is time to take a look at some of the other popular bulbs.

Gladiolus
Gladiolas are among the most popular of all bulb plants, and their distinctive sword shaped leaves and funnel shaped flowers are instantly recognizable to gardeners and non gardeners alike. This striking appearance has made gladiolas a favorite bulb with many gardeners, and they make a fine centerpiece to any garden due to their large size and attractive appearance. The large summer flowering gladiolas can range in height from three feet to a huge six feet, and their variety of colors makes them great for any garden. (more…)

Bulbs are among the most popular of all flowering plants, due to their hardiness, low price and beauty. It is hard to beat the color variety of a garden bed full of bulbs, and planting bulbs that bloom in different seasons can guarantee a season full of beautiful flowers. (more…)

Bulbs are a great addition to just about any flower garden. They’re relatively easy to grow, hardy and they can come back year after year. They’re simple for both experienced and inexperienced gardeners. (more…)

Roses have long been a very popular flower. They remind people of romance and are exceptionally beautiful. They look lovely in bushes and are delightful given as single flowers or in a bouquet. (more…)