Looking for inspiration for poolside plants? Here are some of my favorites that I’ve planted near my pool over the years. Many of them are very fast growing, and the possibilities are endless! Poolside Plant Ideas I like to experiment and try different potted plants around my pool. Using a mixture of foliage plants, flowering …
Are you looking for plant ideas for your shady front porch? Look no further because these 15 plants in this post are among the best plants that you can grow in the shade. All of these plants will grow well in full shade to even a few hours of morning or very late afternoon sun. …
It IS possible to have an abundance flowers all season long, all the way until frost! I’ve grown all of these in my own garden, so here are 27 of my favorite plants that will provide loads of flowers in your pots and gardens. Plants That Bloom All Summer Long 1. Zinnia Nothing beats Zinnias …
Impatiens plants are super easy to grow from cuttings. Whether you want to simply grow more plants, or even to propagate some to save and grow over the winter indoors, I’ll show you exactly how easy it is to root impatiens cuttings so that you have an abundance of plants. This method works regardless of …
Do you need fertilizer help for your geraniums? In this post, I discuss my personal routine that I use to fertilize my geraniums. Fertilizing your geranium plants is really important, and if you don’t do it regularly, your plants will not flower to their full potential. Keep reading to learn about the best fertilizers for …
Are New Guinea impatiens perennials? In this post, I will answer that question, plus give you tips on how you can care for and propagate your plants. New guineas are wonderful plants to use both in the ground and as container plants (outdoors and indoors), and their colorful blooms are basically endless with good care! …
Are geraniums perennials or annuals? The answer does not have a simple black-and-white answer, so keep reading to find out! Part of it involves confusion among botanical names and common names, but it also has to do with your growing environment. First, there is always confusion when it comes to naming plants. When we hear …
Are hibiscus plants annuals or perennials? In this post, I’ll answer this question in more detail and make it easy to understand exactly how to tell what type of hibiscus you have growing in your garden or in your pots. Regardless of what type you grow, they all produce beautiful, showy flowers for a long …
Have your geraniums stopped blooming? Or perhaps you’d like to have them bloom more? Pelargonium plants, commonly known as geraniums, can easily keep blooming all season long and all the way into frost if you give them what they like. Keep reading to find out how to get geraniums to bloom and keep them going. …
Lantanas are one of the best annuals for full sun. Not only are they super easy to care for in pots, but they are also deer resistant, heat tolerant and bloom their heads off for you. They also attract a variety of insect pollinators. For all these reasons, I grow lantana plants in my garden …