Begonias are one of the most common and popular plants used by gardeners and plant lovers today. We love them too. In fact, many people love them so much, they want to over winter them so they can be saved from year to year. We understand. It's hard to beat a winter begonia, not...
Types Of Marigolds And Where To Plant
Botanical Name: Tagetes Patula Plant Type : Annual Mature Size: 6 inches to 4-5 feet Sun Exposure: full sun ideal, partial sun possible Bloom Time: early spring until first frost Planting Zones: 2-11 but only in warmer months Marigolds... or Tagetes! That bright yellow sunny plant that screems summer! In this article we want...
Types Of Impatiens And Where To Plant Them For Best Results
Impatiens used to be one of the most popular plants used by gardeners - but not anymore. Why are they not used as much? In this article, we'll tell you about the different types of impatiens and why they have grown out of favor with many gardeners. First we want to tell you about...
The Best Annuals For Sun – Our Top 6 Easiest To Grow
If you're like most people with a gardening interest, you want bright, colorful flowers during warmer weather and the good news is, it's extremely easy. In this article we want to tell you about the 6 best annuals for sun, especially if you're a beginner, and how you can get that professional look in...
Tuberous Begonia Care – Our Best Advice For Growing Healthy Plants
Growth: 6-10 Inches Height Light: Partial Sun Planting Zones: 9-11 As A Perennial, An Annual In All Other Zones One variety of begonia, the tuberous begonia, is a very attractive plant - maybe one of the most attractive out of all the begonia varieties. This is because of the flowers, are beautiful, big and...
Foundation Planting Ideas For Around Your Home
If you've heard the term foundation planting but want to know specifically what that is, as well as what makes a good foundation plan, we have the answers here. A foundation planting is a garden that is located adjacent to the foundation or exterior walls of your home. If you're garden is adjacent to...
The Top 8 Best Annuals For Shade Gardens
In this article we want to go over some of the best annuals for shade, and specifically, our top 8 that we like the most. Why do we like them? Simple. They are easy to grow and brighten up an otherwise shady garden. You might think there are less annuals available for shade then...
What Plants Are Annuals And Which Ones Should You Plant?
When you visit your local garden center do you get overwhelmed by plants and theand the beautiful colors surrounding you? Even experienced gardeners visiting stores can be overwhelmed. You know you want color in your gardens but you're not sure which flowering plants would be good for your particular situation. after all, there are...
Annuals vs Perennials – When To Use Them In Your Gardens
The debate over when to use annuals vs perennials goes on among even the most savy gardeners. The simple reason that everyone has their preferences. There's no right or wrong answer here. Each choice comes with it's own set of advantages and disadvantages that only you can weight out - and indeed we urge...