The significance and folklore surrounding the spider lily bloom
1 What is the spider lily? Origin and meaning of the spider lily flower Besides the scientific name Lycoris Radiata (or Spider Lily), the spider lily is also known by many other names such as: Dragon Claw Flower, Man Chau Sa Hoa, Hong …
How to Take Care of and Grow Daffodils
Plant Attributes Plant Attributes Common Name: Daffodil, Narcissus Botanical Name: Narcissus Family: Amaryllidaceae Plant Type: Perennial, Bulb Mature Size: 6–30 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide Sun Exposure: Full, Partial Soil …
Seven Daffodil Care Hints
PHOTO: GETTY/TABITAZN B rent and Becky Heath know daffodils. They grow fields of them at their bulb farm, Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, in Gloucester, Virginia. Here are some of their tried-and-true tips for success. Tip 1 “Never cut daffodils,” …
This fall, plant snowflakes for gorgeous springtime blooms.
Plant Attributes Common Name: Summer snowflake Botanical Name : Leucojum aestivum Family : Amaryllidaceae Plant Type: Bulb Mature Size: 1 ft. to 2 ft. Sun Exposure: Full sun, part shade Soil Type: Loamy, clay, well-drained, moist …
Wonderful blue flower varieties can spruce up your house.
Making up less than 10% of the flowering plant kingdom, plants with blue blooms are a rarity, but you still have many options. This elite color group…
How to cultivate lovable hydrangeas
Space hydrangeas anywhere from 3 to 10 feet apart, depending on the type. Always place plants based on their expected size at maturity!When to plant hydrangeasFall is…
How to cultivate and maintain dandelion flowers
Grow and care for dahlias throughout the seasonGrowth habitDahlias grow quickly, producing bushy plants and flowering in the first season. Water dahliasWater regularly and try to keep…
Gorgeous 24+ pink-blue succulents that are perfect for summer planting
Popular succulent types include sedums, sempervivums, agaves, aeoniums and pearl ribbons. All are grown for their foliage rather than their flowers. Succulents are also good houseplants. How to Grow SucculentsGrow succulents in free-draining soil or compost, …
Ideas for little spaces with flower gardens
Ideas for small backyard patios are endless! Don’t be discouraged if your backyard is small and you think it can’t accommodate a hard surface. A patio can easily be built in a corner. Just think how nice it would be to escape to an outdoor oasis in your …
Your property will seem more charming with a sophisticated, serene pergola.
You’ll also want to reach out to your local tools before building a pergola. Many backyard do-it-yourselfers have started digging in the ground only to run into gas or electrical lines. This can be dangerous and expensive to fix, so make sure you check …