I got the idea for this article just as I get most of my inspiration: working in the garden, noticing something, and thinking to myself, “I wonder if anyone else … The post Pop! 13 Garden Plants with Exploding Seeds appeared first on Rural Sprout.| Rural Sprout
Oh, September, that month when the light drips with gold, the summer heat finally begins to ease up, and mornings come capped in fog and crisp air. We look forward … The post Your September Checklist for Lush Fall Flower Beds (& an Easy Spring) appeared first on Rural Sprout.| Rural Sprout
Fall is synonymous with chrysanthemums. Those vibrant, bushy potted mums lining garden centers and grocery stores alike practically shout, “Fall is finally here!” With their deep burgundies, rusty oranges, golden … The post When to Buy Mums for Blooms That Last All Fall & What to Look For appeared first on Rural Sprout.| Rural Sprout
There’s a subtle shift in the air when September rolls around. I can sense it, without even the slightest glance at a calendar. The light changes. The breeze changes. And … The post 10 Perennials You Should Divide in September appeared first on Rural Sprout.| Rural Sprout
Some ornamentals, despite their beauty, should never be planted directly in the ground. These beauties are for containers only!| Rural Sprout
August is the perfect time to go shopping for next year's flowers - right in your flower bed. Save these seeds!| Rural Sprout
Dahlias are some of the most stunning flowers you can grow each year, but they can also be divas. If your dahlias aren't blooming, here's why.| Rural Sprout
August is the perfect time to take cuttings from your garden and have plants ready to go in the ground next spring!| Rural Sprout
It's August, the last stretch of summer, and time to give our flowers a little TLC. Deadheading these plants will keep your flower beds tidy.| Rural Sprout
In a classic tale of taking over someone else’s choices when you buy a place, when we moved into our current home and garden, I inherited a rose plant. I say “plant” because I did| Rural Sprout
Summer is a time to eat al fresco and have ice cream; and maybe lounge in the hammock. Yes, theoretically I know that. But what do you think happens when I spy - from my| Rural Sprout
Perennials are a staple when it comes to adding visual interest and appeal to our outdoor living spaces. These trusty plants come back year after year, making them an easy-care choice over many annuals. When| Rural Sprout
I first came across the term “edimental” when I was looking up whether I could eat this mesmerizing little plant that I had bought on impulse. It’s called purple Shiso (aka Perilla frutescens var. crispa)| Rural Sprout