Flower Gardening

Are you looking to fertilize your hostas and wondering where to start? Hostas are beautiful and easy-to-grow plants that can thrive in a wide range of soil conditions. However, to keep them healthy and looking their best, you need to fertilize them regularly. In this article, I’ll guide you through the process of fertilizing your…

Can I Transplant Hollyhocks?   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…

Having trouble getting your hydrangea to bloom? You’re not alone! There are three possibilities for lack of flowering among the hydrangea species.   Shade vs. Sun   Although some hydrangea like shade, too much shade can reduce flowering. This is particularly true of panicle hydrangea, which is the one hydrangea species that grows well in…

Roses can do more than grace our landscapes and floral designs. Like its cousins the apple, pear, peach and cherry, roses produce a fruit. Rose Hips are a valuable source of vitamin C, containing as much as 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. They are also an excellent antioxidant.   Growing Roses for Hips…

Wisteria is a woody, deciduous climber that is very invasive. Wisteria is known for its vigorous growth as well as its fragrant eye-catching flowers.   Depending on the variety, wisteria flowers come in a large range of colors, including red, lavender, white and blue.   Although some gardeners avoid wisteria due to its invasive nature,…