May 06
Morning glories are among the most rewarding flowering vines to grow from seed. Give them sunshine, something to climb, and a little patience early in the season, and these fast-growing vines can cover a trellis, fence, arbor, or railing with heart-shaped foliage and colorful trumpet-shaped flowers by summer. Many ornamental morning glories belong to the …
Apr 22
Impatiens are among the most dependable flowers for bringing color to shady parts of the garden. While many popular annuals demand hours of direct sunshine, common impatiens can flourish beneath trees, along shaded walkways, beside porches, and in other locations where sun-loving flowers struggle. Their appeal goes beyond shade tolerance. Impatiens bloom for an exceptionally …
Apr 15
Dianthus may look delicate, with frilly petals and often wonderfully fragrant flowers, but many members of this large plant group are surprisingly tough garden performers. Depending on the variety, Dianthus can form low cushions along a sunny border, fill cottage gardens with clusters of colorful flowers, or produce the long stems and ruffled blooms we …
