Flower Love

The placement of your planters also affects your container planting. Be sure to place them where they will have the greatest impact without detracting from other features such as ponds, sculptures or flower beds. Front doors are ideal locations, as are long unadorned walls or hidden corners. When designing a …

Designing a porch with flowers can transform this outdoor space into a vibrant, welcoming area. Whether your porch is small or expansive, incorporating flowers can add color, texture, and a touch of nature. Here are some tips and ideas for designing your porch with flowers: 1. Assess Your Space Before …

Decorating your garden with vintage-inspired elements adds charm and personality, transforming it into a serene retreat that reflects timeless elegance. Here are some ideas and tips for creating beautiful vintage DIY garden decor. 1. Repurposed Furniture Old Chairs and Benches: Repurpose old chairs or benches as garden planters. Remove the …

Thoughtful landscape design is the key to creating an outdoor space that truly revitalizes and inspires you, whether you have a small courtyard in an urban area or a sprawling country estate. Everything from the type of grass to the design of the flower beds and the hard surface contributes …

Here are some ideas and tips for creating beautiful vintage DIY garden decor. 1. Repurposed Furniture Old Chairs and Benches: Repurpose old chairs or benches as garden planters. Remove the seat of a chair and replace it with a planter filled with flowers. Paint them in pastel colors for a shabby chic …

4 Ways to Design With Coleus and +24 photos If you’re having trouble finding the right plant for the right place, this versatile performer offers a wealth of options snakes who have yet to discover coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides cvs., USDA Hardiness Zone 11) are missing out on the staggering number …

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early fall if your spring is short and the days warm up quickly; or apply fertilizer after the bulbs have bloomed in late winter if the spring is long and temperate. The crocuses will have a chance to use the extra nutrients to produce larger …

Growing amaryllis is a simple and rewarding process. Here’s how to do it the easy way: Choose Healthy Bulbs: Select large, firm, and healthy amaryllis bulbs. Larger bulbs typically produce more blooms. Prepare the Pot and Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the pot has drainage holes. Choose a …

Water is the only element in nature that can take on different structures: liquid, solid, gaseous and, thanks to its adaptability, common in our lives. There is no being on this earth who can live without water, one reason why this great element is so present in our lives. In …

A cut flower bed  allows you to enjoy your own home-grown blooms from late winter to late fall. If you like to bring the outside in, pick a few flowers from your garden to admire on the kitchen table, or add atmosphere to a dinner party, then consider starting a …