Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan glows in the landscape! Handles heat, humidity and clay soil, and blooms mid-Summer into Fall. Learn the pros and cons in this guide. Table of Contents Are Black Eyed Susans perennials? The perennial version of Black Eyed Susan is Rudbeckia fulgida The origins of Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm Black Eyed […]
Portulaca: This plant thrives on neglect!
Portulaca (also called Rose Moss or Moss Rose) is an annual that thrives on neglect yet blooms non-stop Summer into Fall. Learn how to grow these pretty flowers easily. Perfect in hanging baskets and in the garden! If the idea of watering your garden often is not your cup of tea, you should consider drought-tolerant […]
Verbena bonariensis: garden must-have or invasive weed?
Verbena bonariensis: a must-have garden perennial but sometimes considered an invasive weed. Learn more here before adding this self-seeder to your garden so you’re prepared! This article includes planting and seasonal care info plus plenty of photos. I love this easy-care plant! I can’t believe I haven’t yet blogged about Verbena bonariensis – being that […]
Even gardeners need a break, as I found out the hard way
Even gardeners need a break sometimes. I found out the hard way after a day of gardening in Summer heat. Take a break. Admire your garden. You deserve it. And you just might see a bee buzzing around the lavender! Yesterday I was reminded that I’m human. At 10 AM I went out to do […]
Blue Star Kalimeris or False Aster loves heat and humidity!
Blue Star Kalimeris (Kalimeris incisa Blue Star) is an easy-care perennial. Loves heat and humidity. Pale blue flowers bloom all Summer. A must-have plant for your flower garden! I’ve been working on my gardens almost non-stop this season. Sometimes I almost feel like it isn’t truly gardening, as my chores have included things like scraping […]
Embracing the green garden when no flowers are blooming
The green garden comes into its own when no flowers are blooming. Spring is finished and Summer just getting started. Here is my soothing green garden in detail. That space between the Spring blooming bulbs, flowering shrubs and trees, and Summer garden flowers blooming profusely, is completely green. Everything is simply green in the garden. […]
Spring Flowers: images from my garden
Spring flowers in my garden do something important: they lift my spirits, alleviating moments of anxiousness or depression. Spring flowers offer hope. Enjoy these images from my garden. I’ve been planting bulbs every Fall for the past two years, and trust me: once you begin planting bulbs you won’t ever stop! At least I won’t! […]
When To Cut Back Daffodils
When to cut back daffodils, which continue growing long after the flowers are done blooming. Learn how to easily deadhead daffodil flowers (if needed) and when to prune daffodils. This is super helpful info to know! Daffodils are my favorite Spring-flowering bulb. Here’s why: Reliable bloomers year after year Gradually increase their spread over time […]
Pruning Ornamental Grasses: short, medium, tall
Pruning ornamental grasses is an easy task with this helpful guide. Learn how to prune short, medium and tall ornamental grasses, plus evergreen grasses. Pruning ornamental grasses is a necessary garden chore, but don’t worry: it is an easy task to do. Once a year is all you need to keep your ornamental grasses looking […]
Little Leo Leopard’s Bane, early Spring blooming perennial
Leopard’s Bane is an easy-care, early Spring-flowering perennial, blooming non-stop all season. The charming yellow flowers will put on a show every year! These are dependable bloomers and benefit our early pollinators too. When most people think of yellow color in the Spring garden, Daffodils come to mind. But that just means that most people haven’t […]