Tips and How-Tos for Planting Flower Gardens

Black spot disease is a common problem on roses and other plants. Learn about the natural and chemical treatments that will keep your roses healthy and beautiful.

This is one hardy, evergreen, & perennial favorite shrub that blooms much of the year in outdoor southern climates. See photos & videos.

Double tropical hibiscus is a showy, exotic-looking flower that blooms in vibrant colors like red, orange, pink, yellow or white.

Wild primulas and primroses have been cultivated and hybridized to make a huge collection of attractive plants. The flowers have a wonderful range of colours.

Black eyed susans are a native flower that have been hybridized and welcomed into our gardens. They reward you with profusions of flowers year after year.

Brighten your garden with these plants that flower during winter.

If you need a tall, spiked plant to fill a spot in your garden and create a vertical look, look no further than foxgloves. Their graceful, yet drooping flowers bloom in early summer in many different colors.

From fighting off pesky nematodes to decorating wedding ceremonies, French marigolds have many unique uses. No wonder these fascinating plants are loved the world over.

Taking care of an orchid plant is a natural process, and there is nothing to fear. It's a rewarding experience, as long as you follow these general care tips.

The edible Queen Anne's lace (wild carrot) should be properly identified to avoid confusion with the deadly hemlock plant. Knowing the differences between these two plants could literally save your life!

Some plants grow and flower in the harshest of environments. Take this Calendula I found growing in a crack between tarmac and a driveway. So I harvested a seed head to see if it would grow in my own hot dry garden.

If you are keen to grow frangipani (plumeria) from seeds, this article will show you how with easy to follow instructions and photos.

This is a how-to article on growing camellia flowers from cuttings. If you have a beautiful camellia plant, you can actually "clone" it!

Penstemon are hardy native plants that come in different sizes and flower colors making them a versatile plant for your garden.

Japanese Anemones are wonderful perennials that bloom in the late summer until the fall filling in the gap between your summer perennials and fall perennials.

Purple coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and Michaelmas daisies are colourful members of the Aster family. Each flower is associated with some interesting facts.