Daisies have a cheerful appearance, and they come in so many varieties and colors. But did you know different colors of daisies have different meanings? So if you're gifting a bouquet of daisies to ...
Daisies, the designated birthday flower for the month of April, symbolize youth and purity. Daisies have the distinction of being easily identified by most of us, even children. Remember “He loves me.
"Compared with annuals, perennials offer long-term beauty, require minimal maintenance and provide a foundational landscape that evolves over time," writes columnist Tom Karwin.
Quick: think of the first flower you ever tried to draw. Chances are good it was a daisy. The distinctive pattern of long white petals clustered simply around perfect-circle center are so iconic, so ...
Q: I wanted to share a picture with you of my clematis climbing my 6-foot arbor. The plant is around 10 years old. I cut it back in the fall to a height of about 6 inches and cover the base with dried ...
Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...
Give a child a box of crayons and a piece of paper, and ask for a flower, and you very likely will get a picture of a daisy. Daisies also hold attraction for poets. Geoffrey Chaucer, English poet of ...
If you crave color, long bloom times, and flowers you’re not going to have to coddle, there are many annuals and perennials to choose from. The standard advice is that flowers planted in pots, window ...
Tired of your garden looking dull halfway through the summer? Many gardeners struggle to keep their gardens vibrant as the season progresses. The solution lies in choosing the right plants.
You need to have another perennial ready to grab that baton and start blooming as the prior one finishes. It doesn’t have to be contiguous. In fact, it’s cool if it isn’t. That lets interest in your ...
"Our column focuses on propagating herbaceous and woody perennials through stem cuttings. The process uses simple actions, ...
The language of flowers can speak for you to Mom. Individual flowers have been used for centuries to represent feelings and express emotions. The meanings associated with popular flowers today have ...