How to plant wisteria vines.
Wisteria is a woody, deciduous climber that is very invasive. Wisteria is known for its vigorous growth as well as its fragrant eye-catching flowers. Depending on the variety, wisteria flowers come in a large range of colors, including red, lavender, white and blue. Although some gardeners avoid wisteria due to its invasive nature,…
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Growing old fashioned roses, information on growing and caring for old-fashioned or old roses in your flower garden.
In the 18th Century, rose bushes were very common in gardens. These roses were mainly “old roses” and often given as a gift during courtship. Since the “old roses” were easy to tend, beautiful to admire and highly fragrant, most of these roses conveyed a symbolic gesture that wasn’t often spoken among 18th Century…
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Expert tips for growing tulips. The best time of year to plant tulips, what kind of soil is best for tulips, how deep to plant tulip bulbs, and more.
When people think of tulips, it is not uncommon for them to think of Holland. But the name actually originates in Turkey and a literal translation of the term in Turkish means turban. No matter who named the tulip, the flowers are some of the most recognizable in the world and remain a favorite…
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How to plant, grow, and care for peonies, a perennial flower used in floral arrangements. A favorite cut flower for flower arrangements.
Peonies are my favorite flowering perennial; just one step above roses for cut flowers. They are very easy to grow and once established can tolerate long periods without rain. Additionally, unlike many other flower varieties they are quite disease resistant. Peonies were one of the first perennials to populate American gardens because of their…
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red miniature roses
Until recent times, those who loved roses and didn’t own a home of their own often had to settle for books with pictures of roses in them. If they wanted to be around roses to experience the fragrance or the beauty of the blooms in person, they were limited to visiting friends, relatives or nearby…
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