I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who actually bought irises to plant in their garden, like you would roses or rhododendrons. Come to think of it, every iris grower I’ve ever talked to came| Blooming Backyard
The common Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) has skyward stems smothered in giant 5-inch hibiscus-like blossoms that carry a whimsical zeal of times past. Beyond the impressive dramatic height of 5 to 12 feet is Hollyhock’s magical| Blooming Backyard
A crowded patch of irises is the most common reason for a disappointing show of flowers. If you've experienced a disappointing flush of iris blooms this spring, then it's probably time you divided your iris| Blooming Backyard
These ten plants are suitable for a shallow garden if you follow these tips on how to design a thriving shallow garden.| Blooming Backyard
A complete step-by-step guide on how to save and store your dahlia tubers over winter for rich summer blooms.| Blooming Backyard
Ideas and inspiration for growing a beautiful blooming garden| Blooming Backyard
A creative combination of plants for container arrangement to delight you in every season.| Blooming Backyard
In my mind, I’ve always associated hollyhocks with summer holidays at the beach. Even this year, my beach vacation was punctuated with oooh-ing! and aaaah-ing! over the majestic hollyhock torches that were dotted around the| Blooming Backyard
How to take clematis cuttings and make sure they root.| Blooming Backyard
After a flurry of starting seeds, transplanting perennials and planting summer bulbs, I’m now turning my attention to creating a couple of container displays. The last of the spring bulbs (my double late tulips) are| Blooming Backyard
As summer is winding down, I’m once again thinking about container gardening. With a steady supply of flowers, berries, herbs and tomatoes throughout the summer months, I must admit I didn’t give container gardening much| Blooming Backyard
I don’t have room for more rhododendrons in my garden. There! I’ve said it! Yet, I find myself taking rhododendron cuttings this August, just to have some backups. My usual modus operandi revolves around propagating| Blooming Backyard
I’m writing this article in early February and the countdown to spring is on. I can almost smell the change of seasons in the air. The days are getting noticeably longer. And even though some| Blooming Backyard
Growing plants and flowers in hanging baskets can brighten up an area and create more structure to the garden by lifting plants up off the ground. When you are a plant addict like I am,| Blooming Backyard
The brilliant red, orange, and yellow torch-like flowers add drama and vertical structure to the garden. Held upright on strong stems, the bright flaming flowers rise above mounding, arching grass-like foliage. Red Hot Poker plants| Blooming Backyard
Where kitchens are the heart of the home, gardens are the soul. Everyone love’s a bright, colorful garden that provides an essence of spring as long as possible, leading to the question I am asked| Blooming Backyard
Extravagant in bountiful blossoms, Echinacea is an herbaceous perennial prized for being strong and beautiful. An easy-going, bee and butterfly magnet, Echinacea is on the must-grow list of gorgeous native perennials. Echinacea, or coneflower, has| Blooming Backyard
Even though climbing vines aren’t necessarily the easiest plants to get started in a garden, once established, they are excellent at accomplishing several goals. A few of the advantages of choosing climbing vines include the| Blooming Backyard
For the flower gardener, spring-planted bulbs which bloom in summer and fall are absolutely next level. These amazing plants bring it all to the table, award winning giant blooms, unique styles, forms, and memorable enchanting| Blooming Backyard
This North American native flowering herb is a must-have in the wildlife garden, cottage garden, herb garden, and veggie garden. For full summer splendor, Bee Balm loves rich, moist soil in full sun. Bee Balm’s| Blooming Backyard
There are many wonderful benefits in creating a wildflower shade garden. There may be an area of the garden that is tucked away and goes unnoticed but with a little attention, could become a dreamy,| Blooming Backyard
Companion planting isn’t new. The practice has been used for decades, mostly for agricultural reasons. However, the home gardening community has found companion planting has a place outside agriculture. Certain plants benefit others by reducing| Blooming Backyard
Create a pink-themed garden with these 21 most beautiful pink perennials. When it comes to flowers, it does not get any prettier than pink! Impressively, pink also brings nature in. A color this attractive to| Blooming Backyard
Perennials that thrive in the shade will brighten and lighten the dark and dreary side of the backyard. Shades of Green Shade-loving perennials may not bloom as abundantly as the sun-loving ones, but their blossoms| Blooming Backyard
Here are the ten most common reasons why your peonies aren't blooming.| Blooming Backyard
Have you ever come across a plant that looks eerily similar to lavender, but just doesn’t fit the profile? Maybe the leaves are an odd shape, or the crushed flowers don’t have that quintessential calming| Blooming Backyard
My first foray into planting gladioli took place exactly ten years ago, to the month. On a whim, I picked up a bag of gladioli bulbs while I was “foraging” for gardening deals in one| Blooming Backyard
Snapdragons Done Flowering? Do This Now To Get More Blooms| Blooming Backyard
Imagine the splendor of growing a garden just as nature intended! Not only is growing plants that will self-seed cost-effective, but it can also be low maintenance. Are You Thinking of Volunteering? Plants that sprout| Blooming Backyard
Easy going, low-maintenance, gorgeous, and long living. Perennials that stand the test of time are all the above. These undemanding perennial plants are a perfect way to begin establishing a legacy of blooming gardens. Create| Blooming Backyard
What are short-lived perennials and how to keep them blooming longer. Plus the 10 most popular short-lived perennial flowers for your garden.| Blooming Backyard
Do I need to prune my rose in spring? Here's an easy guide to which roses need a spring prune (and which roses don't)| Blooming Backyard
Plants that are used for hedges have many benefits including creating privacy, delineating an area, and developing structural interest in the garden. Imagine a hedge that not only achieves those goals but is also edible,| Blooming Backyard
Whether you’re looking to line a pathway or finish a newly planted flower bed, border plants are the ideal solution to round off any garden design. Tall or short, sprawling or compact, these plants create| Blooming Backyard
The beautiful bright foliage of amaranthus tricolor. Spring and summer are considered the most colorful times of the year. Bright and soft pastels take over your garden and you’re treated to a sea of color.| Blooming Backyard
Alliums are fantastic additions to any ornamental garden. Not only are these bulbs some of the easiest to care for, but their fascinating flowers look good anywhere they are planted. Plus, you can enjoy a| Blooming Backyard
It’s that time of the year when my gardening mindset starts to shift from “what else can I start from seed?” to “how can I make the most out of a plant that’s done blooming| Blooming Backyard
At any given time throughout the growing season(s), I keep a running list in my head of how I can get more plants for my garden. Preferably for free. Preferably with very little effort. I’m| Blooming Backyard
Enchanted gardens with phenomenal lilac fragrance in spring. What better way to break the flower fast of winter? Knowing how and when to prune your lilacs will give you brilliant blooms year after year. They| Blooming Backyard
If you’ve never had a plant break your heart, try growing a gardenia! Gardenias blooms are the work of a fairy tale, if that fairy tale is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Everything needs to| Blooming Backyard
When I moved into my current home, I became the accidental step-parent of a majestic Camellia japonica bush. The woman who was moving out estimated the camellia was about seven years old and she made| Blooming Backyard
Yes, milkweed (Asclepias) does grow wild alongside roadways and in vacant lots but make no mistake, it is not a weed. In fact, it is a coveted garden plant favored by not only flower enthusiasts| Blooming Backyard
Add depth, beauty and structure to your garden with these strikingly beautiful tall perennial flowers.| Blooming Backyard
Hostas are one of the most popular garden plants around the globe. Their stunning foliage comes in a range of colors, patterns and textures, suitable for any garden design. However, they are most favored for| Blooming Backyard
What perennials should you cut back in the fall? Start with these 12 plants that need a good fall pruning.| Blooming Backyard
Every year, right around the last week of May, my Instagram feed fills up with garden design inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show that takes place in London. I don’t live in the UK and| Blooming Backyard
Want to start your dahlias early? Here's how to plant your dahlia tubers in pots indoors and get ahead of the growing season.| Blooming Backyard
Back when I first started gardening and had no idea what a biennial plant meant, I was foolish enough to trust the information on the garden center plant tags without hesitation. That’s how I ended| Blooming Backyard
You know how, when you’re learning a foreign language, there’s a list of words and expressions that you start with first. You learn to say “hello” and “thank you” and “have a nice day” and| Blooming Backyard
Can you overwinter annual geraniums? Yes, here are three methods to store tender geraniums during the winter months.| Blooming Backyard
Bare root peonies ready to go in the ground. Nowadays, there are so many things we take for granted that make our lives as gardeners easier, compared to even half a decade ago; things such| Blooming Backyard
The classic charm of window boxes overflowing with cascading plants and flowers is undeniable. The containers bursting with color and life add curb appeal to any home. The cascading blooms (often referred to as spillers| Blooming Backyard
Hummingbirds are a celebration of environmental stewardship with every iridescent feather. Plants that provide flower nectar, as well as safe perching and nesting spots are surefire ways to attract hummingbirds to the garden. Increase hummingbird| Blooming Backyard
The secrets to fantastical towers of cascading tubular bell-shaped foxgloves are not as mystical as they may appear. These natives of Europe, Asia, and North Africa are mostly biennials, meaning they live for just two| Blooming Backyard
I like big boastful plants. A quick perusal of my article portfolio on this website will show that whenever I write a single-plant article, it tends to be centered around plants that take center stage.| Blooming Backyard
Imagine stepping outside into your garden on a mellow summer morning and finding yourself engulfed in a sea of color while waves of fragrance tickle your senses. The gentle breeze in the air trickles through| Blooming Backyard
Bloom bloom bloom, now let me hear you say way-ooh! I debated on whether or not that should be the intro to my article; but there’s something about the blanket flower that just screams “cheerful| Blooming Backyard
It’s rare for me to dethrone my garden sweethearts. A couple of summers ago, I was telling you how blanket flower (Gaillardia) is THE plant to get if you want … The post 6 Reasons Why Geums (Avens) Are About To Become Your New Favorite Perennial appeared first on Blooming Backyard.| Blooming Backyard
If there’s a plant that goes well with everything, it’s Verbena bonariensis. And if you don't know what plant I’m talking about, that’s precisely the point. Verbena bonariensis (also known as purple vervain or tall| Blooming Backyard
Rosemary is the go-to plant when starting an herb garden – or if you want something green and beautiful. Not only can you use the rosemary you grow in your cooking, but this herb makes| Blooming Backyard
Rosemary is an herb garden staple. This reliable plant grows incredibly well in a wide range of conditions and can stand up to a bit of neglect, unlike some other fussier herbs. Plus, they have| Blooming Backyard
Ornamental onions or allium bulbs create an exceptional finale to the parade of spring-flowering bulbs. Bold and brave allium flowers make a dazzling display. They bridge the gap between spring flowers and summer-blooming annuals, bulbs,| Blooming Backyard
Thanks to their toughness and beauty, daylilies have been some of the most popular flowers in North American gardens for centuries. Although the ubiquitous orange “ditch lily” (Hemerocallis fulva) found … The post Got Daylilies? 3 Spring Jobs You Must Do (& 1 You Must Not) appeared first on Blooming Backyard.| Blooming Backyard
A few years ago, one of my dear friends sent me this stunning book on peonies (written by Jane Eastoe and gorgeously photographed by Georgianna Lane) for my birthday. We’ve been friends for more than| Blooming Backyard
Every flower gardener has to try growing hydrangeas at least once in their life. These plants, traditional garden staples, are once again booming in popularity, thanks to the massive clusters of flowers in a range| Blooming Backyard
An unexpectedly popular plant care series that we ran on Blooming Backyard was the one covering reasons why beloved plants don’t bloom. I say “unexpectedly” not because our readers were disappointed that flowers weren’t opening| Blooming Backyard
Living in a wildlife corridor, I’m in a high-traffic deer zone. There are many reasons to avoid attracting wild animals to our gardens and blooming backyards. Not only are deer destructive in the vegetable and| Blooming Backyard
The thrill I get when browsing online bulb catalogs is the closest feeling I’ll ever get to that of stepping into a candy shop when I was a child. Then, just like now, I was| Blooming Backyard
The first few times I saw real anemones, they were elegantly tucked into bridal bouquets. With their slender stems and marshmallow-like blooms, anemones looked as fragile as they did elegant. This must have been why| Blooming Backyard
Propagating star jasmine vines from cuttings is one of the easiest ways of keeping your garden lush and full on a small budget.| Blooming Backyard
Do you have any little free libraries in your community where you can take a book for free or leave a book for your neighbors to take home? Imagine the same concept, except instead of| Blooming Backyard
At any given moment, I’m ready to shout from the rooftops all the ways in which gardening is helping me take care of my mental health. In addition to teaching me patience and perseverance, it’s also| Blooming Backyard
As the saying goes, two things in life are certain, though allow me to choose not to list them here. But as a gardener, I’d like to petition to add one more item to the| Blooming Backyard
Baby, it’s cold outside! How cold? you ask. So cold that my rhododendrons have fainted. Your heart stops beating for a second if you don't know about this natural phenomenon. As I was looking outside| Blooming Backyard
Drying flowers is the ultimate way to bring summer beauty inside. In this article, we will share the best flowers to choose for drying. Additionally, we will talk about different ways to dry flowers. We| Blooming Backyard
Rosemary features high on the list of essential garden herbs. This dense shrub is a vigorous grower with a million uses in the kitchen, from roasts to cocktails and more. Who wouldn’t want as much| Blooming Backyard
Lavender is a home garden favorite - an absolute must-have in all gardens. You probably know all the benefits of this evergreen perennial, that’s why you’ve planted it in that beautifully sunny spot in your| Blooming Backyard
One lingering side-effect of my first career as an EFL teacher is the constant nerding out over words. Or perhaps it was what pushed me into teaching languages in the first place (for about a| Blooming Backyard
With the garden slowing down in anticipation of the winter months and my bulbs firmly in the ground waiting for spring, I’m now turning my attention to propagating ornamental plants from cuttings. I prefer propagating| Blooming Backyard
Plant propagating should be a favorite activity on every gardener’s weekend to-do list. Not only is it easy to do, but it allows you to grow brand new plants at absolutely no cost. And what| Blooming Backyard
You know that week between Christmas and New Year’s when it feels like time is dilating and contracting at the same time? When you want to do something but you can’t exactly pinpoint what and| Blooming Backyard
The Anthurium genus is home to many species of colorful tropical plants in the arum family (Araceae). In fact, it is the largest genus within this family, with around 1 000 interesting species to choose from.| Blooming Backyard
Every time I write about black-eyed Susans, I make it a point to mention how we shouldn’t prune these perennials in the fall. Not only do they look pretty covered in frost and snow, but| Blooming Backyard
I wonder if our readers can answer a quick pop quiz. Can you name an annual ornamental plant that: Grows in any type of soil with virtually no maintenance needs; Stays in bloom from summer| Blooming Backyard
Earlier this week, an email landed in my inbox that had me rolling my eyes in exasperation and exclaiming out loud This again? Haven’t I just done this? No, it wasn’t a work email or| Blooming Backyard
Fall is Mum Season! The flowering equivalent of putting on toasty, fuzzy socks, wrapping yourself in your favorite, cozy, thick knitted sweater, and sipping on a soothing warm drink. Nothing spices up the warm autumn| Blooming Backyard
Lavender is one of the most popular garden plants around the world. Its greyish foliage with pops of purple is stunning, but the benefits don’t stop there. They also smell wonderful, have a million uses| Blooming Backyard
Summer in the garden is a magical experience. Aside from the extreme heat. And the wilting plants. And the excessive watering... In all honesty, managing a summer garden in hot climates is not typically the| Blooming Backyard
Wondering why your rhododendrons aren't blooming? Here are 8 reasons why your rhododendrons don't have flowers and how to fix them.| Blooming Backyard
In a gardening class I once took, the instructor compared the pruning of plants to cutting our hair. You can’t just let your hair grow forever, and at some point, you have to cut it| Blooming Backyard
Lavender (Lavandula) is a lovely evergreen shrub that is well-known for its outstandingly fragrant flowers and foliage. Depending on the variety, the foliage varies from a dark green hue to a silvery gray coloration. Dainty| Blooming Backyard
Isn’t that the goal, to be completely low maintenance and look great while you’re at it? It’s no longer function, style, fashion, or trend. If we want to have beautiful blooming backyards, choosing tough, self-reliant| Blooming Backyard
Deadheading spent and faded blooms is a simple way to enhance your garden’s flower power. Removing finished flowers involves a clever bit of trickery. Naturally, a plant’s sole purpose in life is to reproduce. It| Blooming Backyard
Butterflies add that extra special something to the blooming garden. They arrive in waves spring through fall. Not only gorgeous but a symbol of success for the environmentally minded gardener. Butterfly Bloom Time So many| Blooming Backyard
Can you prune plants in the summer? Yes, here are 15 perennials that will benefit from a summer pruning.| Blooming Backyard
When people hear that I spend my free time gardening and my work days writing about gardening, they assume I must have the perfect garden. This couldn’t be further from the truth; although I constantly| Blooming Backyard
Did you know that this is the year of the hosta? I didn’t just make that up. The National Garden Bureau (NGB) declared hosta “perennial of the year” in an effort to encourage home gardeners| Blooming Backyard
I usually draw inspiration for my articles from whatever is happening in my garden. But for this one, it’s different. What inspired this article was an unfortunate piece of advice on container gardening in a| Blooming Backyard
The best time to prune your magnolia (and how to do it right)| Blooming Backyard
It’s time to prune my buddleia. Obviously, I want to document this gardening job for our readers as I’m doing it. But I have to admit that I get a little bit nervous whenever I| Blooming Backyard
