Geraniums A Great Addition to Your Home and Garden!
Just a note here: What most gardeners know as a “geranium” is probably a plant of the genus pelargonium and not the genus geranium (more
Annuals
Perfectly Pretty Primroses
If you are looking for the perfect flower to bridge the gap between winter and summer, consider the primrose. Like a ray of sunshine on
Crown of Thorns Euphorbia Milii
Want a succulent that thrives in neglectful conditions; one that only requires only sun to partial shade and little water? Consider the Euphorbia milii, which
Begonia x Hiemalis, the Winter Begonia
Begonia x hiemalis are more commonly known as winter begonias or Rieger begonias. They were developed by Otto Rieger and are are a hybrid between
A Christmas Cactus Makes a Great Holiday Gift
While the poinsettia remains the most popular of the holiday plants, a healthy Christmas cactus in full bloom is a great gift idea for that
Zinnias for Great Color
Looking to add some last minute color to the garden? Zinnias are truly wonderful annuals for adding color to massed plantings, landscape borders or containers.
Terrific Trailing Annuals
When most people think of annuals they think about upright varieties for borders and containers. But when planning your annual garden, think about more than
Beautiful Begonias
Perhaps one of the most beautiful flowers around is the tuberous begonia. There are many varieties, from single or double flower, ruffled-petal flowers, to camellia-
Magnificent Marigolds
Marigolds are a compact powerhouse of a flower. The brilliant oranges and yellows of African marigolds, which can reach an upright growth of 30-40 inches,
Petunias
Petunias have long been a favorite summer-flowering annual among gardeners. These reliable bloomers come in a wide variety of colors. Petunias are one of the