On Mother’s Day, we all take the time (or should take the time) to appreciate our mothers for the immeasurable contributions they make to our lives. It could be said that the relationship with our mothers is more important than any other in our lives. Male or female, the women in our lives help to […]

Hydrangea is a class of 70–75 species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Most are shrubs that grow to be 1 to 3 yards tall, but some are small trees, while others can reach up to almost 100 ft by climbing up trees. They can be either deciduous or evergreen. A Japanese legend associated hydrangeas with heartfelt emotion, gratitude for understanding, and apology. It seems […]

Peonies are one of the greatest traditions of the spring garden. Soft, colorful, fragrant blooms have a richness that make them as treasured in the garden as they are in vases in the house. The peony is beautiful in bloom from spring to summer—with lush foliage all summer long. Peonies are perennials that come back every year to […]

Lilies are one of the world’s most easily recognizable flowers. They look beautiful in bouquets of cut flowers, and in planters or your garden. They are long lasting, too. The common names of flowers can be one of the more appealing and colorful aspects of gardening, but they can also be confusing. We hate to lose […]

Easter is the celebration of rebirth. It’s a spring holiday and spring is all about nature coming back to life. Is there any better way to celebrate a return to life than with flowers? Nowhere is the idea of rebirth more evident than in our gardens. From the bright bulbs to the evergreen shrubs, the arrival […]

The Easter Bunny brings back great childhood memories. As adults, we enjoy watching our children and grandchildren enjoying the same traditions that we enjoyed as kids. It’s a known fact that the egg-laying Easter Bunny goes hand in hand with Easter Sunday. Every year, eager children rush to their Easter baskets to see what kinds of treats […]

From the garden to the container to the forcing vase, there’s no shortage of ways to grow gorgeous Hyacinthus. Hyacinths are spring-blooming bulbs with richly colored flowers. They have a beautiful fragrance that can perfume your entire garden. This perennial blooms in mid-spring at the same time as daffodils and early tulips. Hyacinths come in […]

Add some spring color to your garden by including iris flowers in your landscape. This beautiful plant takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. Irises are perennial plants. Iris have long, vertical, flowering stems which may be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or […]

Tulips are among the world’s favorite flowers, and one of the most recognized. The classic egg shaped blooms add elegance and sophistication to the garden or the vase.  With a dazzling array of colors and flower forms, tulips can add elegance, sophistication, whimsy or even downright quirkiness to your garden, and are well suited to […]

Orchids are enchanting and charismatic. They are unlike any other flowering plant in nature.  They are sophisticated and elegant. They make striking decor for any home. Orchids stand out due to their decorative blossoms, elegant stems, and the perfect balance of every flower. There are numerous reasons to fall in love with orchids, from their scent and beauty […]