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Flower Gardening

Who doesn't dream of having beautiful perennial and annual gardens? If you want your yard to be full of gorgeous color, then you’re in the right place! This section is all about flower gardening.

Start by learning how to Create amazing Perennial Flower Gardens, and Design your Annual Flower Beds. Then check out my list of the best Foundation Plants for the front of your house, and Ground Covers that grow well in the Shade to get more ideas.

Four picture collage of different coleus plants

How To Care For Coleus Plants

Date: January 17, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Coleus plants are easy to care for, low-maintenance, and grow quickly, which makes them ideal for beginners. But the first step toward adding the Continue Reading

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How To Care For Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis)

Date: January 17, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Castor bean plants are easy to care for, low maintenance, and they grow very quickly. Even beginners can enjoy the large showy foliage in their Continue Reading

How To Care For Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

How To Care For Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Date: November 16, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Butterfly weed is easy to care for, low maintenance, and also grows very quickly. This gorgeous butterfly and bee-friendly plant adds color to any Continue Reading

How To Care For Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia)

How To Care For Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia)

Date: November 29, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 8 Comments

Angel’s trumpet plants are easier to care for than most people think, and they grow very quickly too. But before you can enjoy the show stopping Continue Reading

How To Care For Dahlias

How To Care For Dahlias

Date: November 29, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Learning about dahlia care is a great first step for beginners who want to grow these showy, colorful blooms in their gardens. With a little Continue Reading

How To Care For Russian Sage

How To Care For Russian Sage

Date: November 17, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Russian sage is easy to care for and fun to grow in any perennial flower bed or landscaping. The airy foliage and vibrant flowers make it a Continue Reading

How To Care For Caladiums

How To Care For Caladiums

Date: December 5, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Caladiums are not as difficult to care for as many people think, and they make a beautiful addition to any home or garden. To enjoy the colorful Continue Reading

How To Care For Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

How To Care For Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Date: February 28, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

The fast-growing ornamental sweet potato vine is easy to care for and a popular choice as a pot filler and ground cover. It’s a vigorous grower Continue Reading

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