Gardening

Peonies are loved for their huge blooms, sweet fragrance, and classic cottage garden beauty. But when your peony plant grows healthy leaves and still refuses to flower, it can be frustrating. The good news is that most blooming problems are easy to fix. If your peonies are not blooming, there is usually a clear reason—and…

Peonies are one of the most beloved flowers in cottage gardens, producing huge, fragrant blooms that return year after year. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can grow peonies from cuttings, you’re not alone. The answer is a little surprising: unlike many perennials, peonies are rarely propagated successfully from stem cuttings. Most gardeners grow new…

One of the secrets to creating a lush, overflowing cottage garden is choosing flowers that self-seed. These hardworking plants drop seeds at the end of the season and often return year after year without any effort from the gardener. Self-seeding flowers help fill empty spaces, attract pollinators, and create the relaxed, informal look that cottage…

Hollyhocks are one of the most beloved cottage garden flowers. Their towering flower spikes create a stunning backdrop for flower beds, attracting pollinators and adding old-fashioned charm to the garden. While hollyhocks pair beautifully with many cottage garden favorites, there are some plants that don’t make the best companions. Understanding what not to plant with…