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How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple allium flowers with bee.

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

Irresistible Reasons to Grow Poppies (Favorite Flower Pictures)

Published on November 10, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Close-up of giant red poppy in the garden.

If you love gorgeous flowers, consider growing poppies in your home garden. Blooming early in the growing season, they definitely steal the show. For more ideas, also see this list of fast-growing … [Read more...]

Perennials vs Annuals: What’s The Difference?

Published on June 20, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Annuals and perennials in the garden.

Find out the difference between perennial and annual plants and why this is helpful for gardeners. Once you know what's what, you can make smarter plant shopping choices. Along with a plant's … [Read more...]

How To Store Dahlia Tubers For Winter (Best Options)

Published on October 10, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Dahlia flower and tuber on newspaper.

Learn how to store dahlia tubers over winter to keep them safe until spring. The successful methods use paper bags, newspaper, plastic wrap, and crate storage. If you are new to dahlias, see what … [Read more...]

Fall Blooming Bulbs: Colorful Perennial Options

Published on September 24, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs that bloom in fall.

If you want perennial bulbs that flower in fall and require no care after planting, autumn-flowering colchicum, crocus, and cyclamen offer lots of beautiful pollinator-friendly options. Looking … [Read more...]

Hollyhock Rust: What it Looks Like & How to Deal With It

Published on September 21, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hollyhock plant and example of hollyhock rust.

Hollyhock rust is a common fungi that infects plants in the Malvaceae family. Learn how to identify it along with treatment and prevention options. These hollyhock growing tips include … [Read more...]

10 Spectacular Fast-Growing Flowers

Published on September 10, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Examples of fast growing flowers.

These fast-growing annual flowers can be started from seed with the quickest ones like calendula blooming in just six weeks. Beautiful, easy to grow, and reliable, they are favorites for many … [Read more...]

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