Archives: 2008 May

As the waning days of summer approach, you can tell that your flower garden has become tired and is getting ready to enter its resting period for the year. Unless you have flowers that are specifically grown to bloom during fall, you will notice that more and more plants are spent, and soon you will […]

Before you start planting your bare root rose bush you’ll want to take the time to make sure and buy a good plant. When looking for a plant, look for one that has a minimum of three strong canes. Look carefully because you don’t want to get one that has shriveled or brown damaged canes. […]

Tree roses are amazing. For a rose lover this is a must have in the garden. Tree roses are actually several different plants in one. First, a rootstock is grown and a straight cane from a stock plant is grafted to that rootstock. After this the top of the stem is budded with a variety […]

If you have a garden that gets direct sunlight throughout the day it should be easy to decide what flowers to plant. This is because there are a wide variety of plants that require continuous exposure to the sun. Shade less gardens can be a great home to several sun loving flowers.
Full sun exposure can […]

Snapdragon flowers are magnificent with respect to their color and shape. There are so many difference kinds available on the market that it is not surprising that this plant is taking over the landscapes by storm! The charm of the snapdragon lies in its versatility, and it is akin to a simple drama to watch […]

Why do so many people love gardening? Is it because the idea of digging in the dirt is considered to be therapeutic? Do they like the idea of watching plants grow? While it may be a little of each, the true reason why many flower gardeners have chosen their hobby is because if successful, they […]

Most of today’s modern roses need help surviving through the winter months. It is not necessarily the cold temperature that does damage to the roses; rather it is the rapid change in temperature that can be harmful. Repeated freezing and then thawing can be considerably destructive. Taking the proper steps to prepare your rose garden […]

Climbing roses can be a beautiful addition to any garden. Climbing roses grow on trellises or other supportive structures. They are relatively easy to grow and have simple instructions on how to maintain and care of them.
There are two types of climbing rose. The large blossom climbing roses have thick, sturdy canes and have flowers […]

Flower bulbs are nothing more than the portion of a dormant plant that contains the nourishment is needs to sustain its dormancy. Most everyone is family with the household onion that has long since found its way onto the tables of homes and restaurants. Other bulbs point toward the beautiful plants that are lilies, tulips, […]

Planning a flower garden starts with a design plan – yet too often newbie gardeners are content to simply fill up an available space with a plethora of plants, shrubs and flowers only to wonder when they begin to grow past the confines of the flower beds. Secondly, at times some plants will not do […]