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After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the ...
For an unusual orange-flowered variety, seen in the image above, try growing the sweet osmanthus, or Osmanthus fragrans, with live starter plants available to order from Walmart. In terms of how to ...
As far as summer perennials go, catmint is at the top of horticulturist Christine Froehlich’s list for pruning. "The number ...
When determining the right companion plants for hydrangeas, consider growing conditions and root competition. Here's what not ...
Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...
NOTHING quite matches the relaxing scent of lavender during a warm spring and summer evening. Although it is a quintessential ...
Lilac shrubs have several different varieties to choose from ... Native to North America, this shrub has vibrant green leaves that form a nicely textured wall, but the real show comes when it erupts ...
You can see me pictured with an interesting fuchsia growing in the garden, arborescens, originating from Central America, it is an erect, ...
For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs f ...
If it's an intoxicating perfume you're after, there are still some flowers that will make your nose — and your heart — happy.
Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, sweetly fragranced flowers you’re not likely to forget.
For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs ...