Have you been looking for creative ways to support your Mandevilla plants? These vining beauties need a support in order to truly showcase their potential. Keep reading to discover some easy to implement Mandevilla trellis ideas, and I’ll also share some care tips for your plants! MANDEVILLA TRELLIS IDEAS Whether you have your plants in …
Is your hibiscus dying, or maybe you have one that is struggling to bloom? Are you interested in turning your plant around so that it becomes a lush, blooming machine? I’ve been growing hibiscus for many years, and I wanted to share the most common problems and solutions with you so that you too can …
My summer garden is not complete without dahlias. A lot of dahlias. In fact, I would never have a garden without a few dahlias. Or maybe 19 dahlias…one year I planted 19 of them in my Ohio garden in late April! This blog post will help you understand every aspect of dahlia care from planting …
What makes a garden fabulous? When you see a garden that strikes you immediately as beautiful, what exactly makes it so pleasing? Flower garden design plans are so critical to having an interesting garden! I wanted to share my thoughts on what I believe are very important elements in flower garden design. I use these …
Have you ever felt limited by your USDA hardiness zone? Lusted after plants that supposedly will not grow in your area of the country for fear that they will not survive your winter? The USDA plant hardiness zone map divides the United States into areas of growing zones based off of the average annual minimum …
This is one of the most common questions I get, and the most correct answer is…drum roll…IT DEPENDS! It’s not the answer most people want to hear, but it’s the correct answer. This post is mostly focused on challenges and tips in watering your outdoor gardens, but let me give you a quick example to …
Overwintering geraniums is a cinch! Besides being easy to do, you’ll get to save your plants from year to year, save some money along the way, and grow some beautiful, larger specimens. You can either keep your plants growing, or allow them to go dormant. The thick, succulent stems allow geraniums to easily survive long …