Browse Sections

Flower Gardens

Flower Gardens Feature Writer: Christine Eirschele

Welcome to an entire flower garden experience.

Gardeners will collect reliable flower information on plants like perennials for shade gardens, summer annuals or wildflowers for native gardens.

From theme flower gardens, create sustainable planting beds or attract pollinators.

In scented flower gardens, consider unusual plant combinations. Speaking of fragrance, nothing says it like rose gardens created or roses planted.

Flower gardeners gain inspiration visiting public gardens. While heritage gardens with a history to tell also have exotic plant collections to see.

And finally, this collection of more flower garden articles will send gardeners on an extraordinary journey of growing plants.

Find more garden musings at the blog for Flower Gardens.


Feature Writer Articles in Flower Gardens

Growing Heuchera Foamflower and Heucherella Ground Cover Plants
Gardeners learn where to grow the shade loving ground cover plants: Heuchera, foamflower, and Heucherella. Heuchera and foamflower fit in native plantings.
Fall Blooming Anemone Windflowers are Garden Perennials
Anemones have daisy-like flowers. Japanese Anemones bloom in fall while other species open in early spring, ideas for a perennial wildflower garden.
Fast Growing Vines Planted-up in Ornamental Flower Gardens
Annual climbers are fast growing vines blooming by summer's end. Ornamental flower gardens planted-up take advantage of vertical space above the garden.
Armitage's Vines and Climbers by Garden Author Allan M. Armitage
Armitage's Vines and Climbers: A Gardener's Guide to the Best Vertical Plants was written by garden author and horticultural professor, Allan M. Armitage.
Vertical Pot Holder Creates a Flower Garden with Annual Plants
A vertical pot holder is a container garden in less space planted upward. Summer annuals and houseplants fill pots becoming a flower garden for the patio.


Contributing Articles in Flower Gardens

Heliotrope - Learn to Grow This Garden Annual
Heliotrope are most famous for their fragrance and now gardeners are finding the many other joys that come with growing this aromatic beauty.
How to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally With Garden Plants
Several plants contain oils which may aid in deterring pesky mosquitoes. Adding these plants to a backyard landscape is a smart, natural way to garden.
Flowers for the Fall Garden
Plant perennial flowers for outstanding fall color in the garden.
Autumn Gardens to Visit in the South of England
Autumn colour is one of the delights of October. Here are just some of the many places where visitors can go and see one of the glories of the countryside.
Growing Passion Flower Varieties in a Mediterranean Garden
Passion flowers have exotic blooms, come in many delightful varieties, are easy to propagate and grow so well outdoors in a sunny Mediterranean climate
How to Recycle Plastic Flower Pots
There are many uses for plastic flower pots apart from holding plants. Recycling them will help to save the planet and reduce your own costs for storage.
Free Public Gardens in Massachusetts
Learn about some of the free public gardens located in Massachusetts. They include Boston Public Garden, Gore Place and Berkshire Botanical Gardens.
When and How to Move Large Established Roses in the Garden
Big established or mature roses can be moved from one part of the garden to another, but it takes some work and patience to carefully dig them out.
Geraniums - The Most Dependable Garden Flowers
Geraniums are an all time gardening favorite for their exquisite flowers, versatility, plant hardiness and vast array of colors.
Cultivate Blue Flowering Plants for a Cool Garden Theme
Blue, as a single color garden theme can he more difficult than other colors, but blue flowering plants create perfectly cool garden havens.
Sculptures Located in Singapore Botanic Gardens Wow Visitors
A myriad of unusual pieces of art dot the Singapore Botanic Garden Landscape. A mixture of stone & bronze, serious,fanciful, & reflective artwork abound.
Try These Ideas for a Flower Hanging Basket in the Patio Garden
Create a beautiful, interesting flower hanging basket for the patio garden or home by planting combinations of blooming and foliage plants in one container.
The National Orchid Garden of Singapore Awes Visitors Worldwide
The National Orchid Garden of Singapore showcases the largest display of orchids in the world.The orchids grown here are as varied as they are spectacular!
The Botanic Gardens of Singapore Connect Plants and People
Walk into this tropical paradise located minutes from Orchard Road. Home to the National Orchid Garden, experience the famous Halia Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Free Public Gardens in Boston
Learn about some of the best public gardens in Boston that are free. These include Back Bay Fens, Arnold Arboretum and Boston Public Garden.