I first became interested in growing snowdrops after writing an article about them on the Gardening Know How website. Did you know that I'm a contributing writer there? Anyhow, before that article, I really didn't know anything about them. After finding out that they're an early spring bloom (also prone to some naturalization), I knew [...]
Scilla Campanulata is a flowering spring bulb that is completely new to me. When making last minute bulb orders this fall, I couldn't resist it. For the most part, I was lured in by the lovely pastel blue and purple colors. This, in tandem with the fact that these tend to naturalize, made me want [...]
Though I've been gardening for quite a few years now, there are still some plants that I find myself especially drawn to. One of the first flower bulbs that I ever planted were dutch iris. I should mention that these are obviously very different than large bearded iris. Nevertheless, I planted some hoping to use [...]
CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY DEALS! 50% OFF SOAPS AND BODY BUTTERS! DON’T FORGET OUR WRAPPED SOAP GIFT BOXES! CLICK HERE! Today, I'm finally getting around to doing a garden task that I've been putting off for a long time. That means I'm digging the daffodil bulbs up and dividing them. I've been ignoring this task for a long [...]
Earlier this week, I mentioned my extreme love for growing tulips. Like many people, I can't help but love the look of flower beds that are absolutely bursting at the seams with bright, vibrant colors! But how does one actually achieve this look? When it comes to tulips - the answer is a mass planting. [...]
In the cut flower garden, one of my main sources of frustration has always been dahlias. For whatever reason, I've just never had much success with them. The first time I ever planted dahlias, I bought them from the dollar store. It was a mixed pack of three, and they turned out to be red [...]
