Tag: Flowers
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Use these tips to make a big impact in your landscape with beautiful spring-flowering bulbs. With a little strategic planting, you’ll be able to enjoy these colorful plants for years to come. Add Pockets of Color Credit: David Goldberg It’s easy to create bright, eye-catching accents by tucking small groups of bulbs among perennials, shrubs,…
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YKD/Shutterstock “Nothing beats goldenrods for a fall nectar source for pollinators,” notes Penn State Extension. “Stiff goldenrod was a real standout in our trials, vying with mountain mint for attracting the greatest diversity of pollinators.” This bee-friendly perennial grows up to five feet tall and does well in dry to average soils. Plus, the yellow…
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1 Sweet Pea getty images This charming annual is a vining flower that blooms in profusion in cooler weather. Some varieties are sweetly scented, too, making them a lovely addition to the garden. Sun Exposure: Full to part sunBloom Time: Late spring to early summer Read more: Best Flowering Vines to Add to Your Yard…
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1 Caryopteris imageBROKER/Jürgen Pfeiffer//Getty Images As a late summer to early fall bloomer, Caryopteris are ideal autumn flowers for USDA zones 5-9. Plus, they’re a great choice for a pollinator garden, as they attract bees, butterflies and other insects. SHOP CARYOPTERIS 2 Salvia Pakin Songmor//Getty Images Available in a range of colors, salvias can spruce…
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When I spoke to Cath Kidston MBE about the garden trends she’s excited to see in 2025, one style immediately came to mind: patio gardens. And not just patio ideas which involve planting up a container garden (although those are great, too) – speaking to Cath in her flagship C.Atherley store, she shared her love…
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Depending on the shade you choose, pink flowers can add a bold or delicate touch to the garden. Use light pink flowers for an airy feel or bright pink flowers that pop against a green background to make a bold statement. Browse our favorite pink flowering plants—from climbers to hedges—to add blush, rose, magenta, and…
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Celosia Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world SHOP NOW Celosia flowers are truly one of a kind and are known for their wild-looking shapes and colors. While this vibrant bloom may look like it could be in a Dr. Seuss book, it should definitely be on your radar for the upcoming summer…
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We love fragrant flowers, with their amazing range of scents reminiscent of chocolate, cotton candy, and beyond. They have the power to trigger a memory—a pink peony can remind you of a favorite aunt—or a sense of calm (hello, gardenia). It’s hard to remember that plants aren’t there to perfume our gardens—their fragrance is meant…
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I have looked after all types of roses during my time as a professional gardener. From the blousy, deeply fragrant blooms of ‘Gertrude Jekyll’, to the pink perfection of ‘The Generous Gardener’, scrambling over trellises and walls. I’ve grown climbing roses across vast pergolas, and deadheaded potted roses for more hours than I care to…
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Looking for the best plants for a Japanese garden? If you’re hoping to nail this popular design scheme this year, you’ll need to choose the right varieties. Whether you’re hoping to enhance your zen garden ideas or you’re looking for small Japanese garden ideas, carefully selected plants can go a long way towards creating the…