Veitch’s Blue Globe Thistle Offers Cool Midsummer Color
Virtues: Veitch’s Blue thistle is an herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun. This plant is relatively low-maintenance and it attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer steer clear,...
View ArticleSun Parasol Mandevilla Adds Bright Flowers and Tropical Feel
Virtues: Sun Parasols first showed their velvety petals in North America in 2003, bred by Suntory Flowers Ltd. in Japan. There are several selections in this series that are all valued for their long...
View ArticleKeep It Clean When Cutting Flowers
When cutting flowers from the garden, be sanitary to prolong the life of the cut flowers and to avoid possibly transferring diseases and viruses from one plant to another. Do this by wiping the blade...
View ArticleVariegated Solomon’s Seal Lightens Shade with Its Striped Leaves
Virtues: We love variegated Solomon’s seal for its lily-esque fragrance and showy flowers. This plant is easy to care for as well as deer and rabbit resistant. Perfect for shade gardens and cutting,...
View ArticleWays to Attract and Feed More Hummingbirds
Hummingbird feeders can be effective attractants, but they require maintenance to keep them safe for the birds. Sugar water should be changed every three to five days, and more frequently during...
View ArticleKopper King Hardy Hibiscus Dazzles With Dark Foliage and Gigantic Flowers
Virtues: We love Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ for its flashy flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Everything about this plant is showy, from its dinner plate–size flowers to its copper-tinged...
View ArticleMake Your Own Preservative for Cut Flower Bouquets
Store-bought bouquets usually come with a packet of floral preservative that will prolong the life of the flowers when it’s mixed into their water. You can easily make your own flower food for your...
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