How to Grow African Daisies
Osteospermum, or African daisies, have flowers that look a very familiar, yet totally foreign. They made a big splash in display gardens […]
How to Grow Princess Flower
A native of Brazil, the princess flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) is a glorious addition to tropical and sub-tropical gardens. Its large purple flowers […]
How to Grow Sunflower
Bright yellow sunflowers are the poster flower of summer. Sunflowers are native to North America, but they are very often associated with […]
How to Grow Zinnias
Zinnias are a gift from Mexico but gardeners everywhere can easily grow them. They are warm season annual flowers that bloom with […]
How to Grow Ranunculus Flowers
If flowering bulbs are one of nature’s mysteries, watching the claw-like tuber of a ranunculus produce three dozen rosette-shaped flowers must be […]
How to Grow Euphorbia Plants
Euphorbia is a very large genus of plants with more than 2,000 species. About 1,200 of them are succulents, some with bizarre […]
The Easy Care Spider Plant
Spider Plants, or Chlorophytum, are timeless and easy to look after houseplants that originate from the tropical and southern regions of Africa. […]
How to Grow Black Eyed Susans
Rudbeckia has suffered from over exposure, yet there is a great deal of variety within the species and they are true workhorses, […]
Growing and Caring for Dahlias
Dahlias are often grown for their long lasting cut flowers. There are some 30 species of dahlias and over 20,000 cultivars. Native […]
Growing Lilies
The names lily is applied to many plants, but “true lilies” belong to the genus Lilium. There’s a great deal of variety […]
Growing and Caring for Hyacinth Bulbs
One of the loveliest scents of spring has to be hyacinths in blooms. Even at a distance, you’ll notice their intense fragrance. […]
Growing and Caring for Daffodil Bulbs
Daffodils are one of the easiest to grow and most popular spring flowering bulbs. If you think you know all about daffodils, […]