Flower Gardening

If you’re dreaming of a garden that’s alive with color, movement, and the gentle flutter of butterfly wings, planting butterfly bushes is one of the easiest ways to make it happen. Known for their long, fragrant flower spikes and ability to bloom from summer into fall, butterfly bushes are a magnet for pollinators of all…

If you want to create a butterfly garden that truly supports monarch butterflies, planting milkweed is essential. Milkweed is the only plant where monarch caterpillars can survive and grow.  Growing milkweed in your butterfly garden helps provide food and habitat for these butterflies, which are facing habitat loss in the wild. Milkweed also offers beautiful…

Are you looking to add some beautiful, native plants to your garden? Consider growing coneflowers from seed! Also known as Echinacea, coneflowers are easy to grow and add a pop of color to any garden. To start, you’ll need to gather your supplies. You’ll need coneflower seeds, soil, a container, and a grow light (if…

Iris bulbs, also known as rhizomes, are a gardener’s delight with their stunning array of colors and patterns. Knowing how to store these precious bulbs properly is crucial for ensuring their survival and successful growth in the next planting season. In this article, you’ll gain valuable insights into the ideal storage methods for your iris…

Many people wonder if they can transplant hollyhocks. Hollyhocks are beautiful, old-fashioned summer annual (or perennial, depending on the variety) flowers that are easy to grow under the right conditions. They are also a favorite flower of hummingbirds and butterflies.   If you want to get a head start on the growing season, you can…