15 Gorgeous Red Blooms for Your Yard
PHOTO: ROSEMARY CALVERT/GETTY IMAGES Red always makes an impression. When your garden is feeling a little glum, add a pop of red to spice things up. No matter where you plant a red flower, it will become a centerpiece in your garden, …
How to Deadhead Mums Every Year for Stunning Blooms
Technically, mums are perennials. But if you’ve ever wondered why your mums don’t come back every year, we may be able to help. The key is getting your mums to establish a strong root system so that they can survive winter. One way to …
Do You Want To Draw Pollinators? This Is Why You Should Consider Again Before Planting Butterfly Bushes
PHOTO: JACKY PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES You want to attract butterflies to your garden. They’re pretty, they’re pollinators, and they’re important to the ecosystem. Butterfly bush may seem like an ideal plant to grow to support …
15 White Blooming Trees That Will Add Vibrance To Any Setting
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES / DWBENJAM Trees are an essential component of landscapes and communities, and provide numerous services. They clean the air we breathe, enhance property values, and create a sense of peace and tranquility. Flowering …
15 Gorgeous Red Blooms for Your Yard
PHOTO: ROSEMARY CALVERT/GETTY IMAGES Red always makes an impression. When your garden is feeling a little glum, add a pop of red to spice things up. No matter where you plant a red flower, it will become a centerpiece in your garden, …
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 …
15 Funny Animal Reactions That Will Easily Make You Happy
Pets sometimes have very strong personalities, just like people do. This type of animal is very easy to spot because of how emotional they can be with the world around them. From a dog that’s beyond passionate for digging to a cat that goes into full …