Flower Gardens

These types of mulches do not break down into the soil or increase the soil's nutrients, and therefore aren't as beneficial to the flowers in the garden.

Feb 8, 2012 - Tina Samuels

There are different relative values to these types of mulches, and the one that you pick for your garden is going to be determined by what you really want t

Feb 8, 2012 - Tina Samuels

Organic mulches can be those that break down quickly, within a season or less, or that break down slowly, taking longer than a season.

Feb 8, 2012 - Tina Samuels

A look at what changed between the old 1990 version of the USDA Hardiness Zone Map and the new one that was released January 2012.

Jan 28, 2012 - Tina Samuels

Each year the Perennial Plant Association names a new one; in 2012, it is Brunnera 'Jack Frost.' Flower growers ask why this spring bloomer in their gardens

Jan 17, 2012 - Chris Eirschele

A flower gardener's read, The Book of Little Hostas: 200 Small, Very Small, and Mini Varieties was written by Kathy Guest Shadrack and Michael Shadrack.

Jan 7, 2012 - Chris Eirschele

The National Garden Bureau announces 2012, the Year of the Geranium. Successfully trialed geranium plants with increased tolerances and one new color.

Dec 9, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Vertical Gardening: Grow Up, Not Out, for More Vegetables and Flowers in Much Less Space was written by Derek Fell and recently published by Rodale Books.

Nov 30, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

November 9, 2011, All-America Selections announced four winners out in 2012. Gardeners will have new ornamental and food plants to refresh summer gardens.

Nov 13, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Clematis offer early-flowering, early,large-flowered and late-flowering species and cultivars. Clematis is a pretty vigorous climber for south-facing wall.

Jul 17, 2011 - Susan Morris

It is easy to match garden colors with black petunias; Black Velvet, Phantom and Pinstripe are annual flowers for gardeners whose favorite blooms are black.

Jun 17, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Pelleted seed mixes and seed balls are techniques to broadcast multiple plant varieties together across a garden, making new plant combinations possible.

Jun 3, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Melinda Myers, P. Allen Smith and Tim Wood talk to the crazy plant lovers at Proven Winners Milwaukee Outdoor Living Extravaganza event, April 8, 2011.

Apr 11, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

For planting a vertical garden space, how vining plants climb up is helpful to know. Climbers will twine, cling or wind onto a structure or other plant.

Mar 31, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Easter is traditionally the time to get the garden borders into shape for the summer.

Mar 27, 2011 - Ian Dutton

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening is a beginner's how-to on extending the growing season for flower gardeners and vegetable planters.

Feb 8, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Proven Winners sponsors Outdoor Living Extravaganzas, local garden events, in Atlanta, Seattle, Milwaukee and Toronto. Meet garden experts and win plants.

Feb 3, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

This beginner's guide covers the basics of gardening: understanding climate zone, soil, and light; and choosing plants that are easy to grow.

Jan 1, 2011 - Karen Berger

The best vegetable and flowering plants are winners at the All-America Selections. Ornamental kale, pumpkin and an annual Salvia makes their 2011 list.

Dec 10, 2010 - Chris Eirschele

Making your own flower pots from recycled tires is a great way to make your lovely garden greener. Learn how to make a tire planter.

Nov 26, 2010 - Jennifer Silva

Plant musings are ways to remember gardener friends or family at Christmas. Learn how to find useful gardening books worthy of a holiday gift booklist.

Nov 25, 2010 - Chris Eirschele

Deer can eat through a garden. Repellents (Milorganite, Deer Scram, predator urine), physical barriers, and plant placement can protect shrubs and flowers.

Nov 13, 2010 - Karen Berger

Four summer bedding plants won at the Franklin Park Conservatory trial garden. The flowers grew in Columbus, Ohio's hardiness zone five climate.

Oct 21, 2010 - Chris Eirschele

Adrian Bloom's Best Perennials & Grasses: Expert Plant Choices and Dramatic Combinations for Year-round Gardens by Foggy Bottom writer in Norfolk, England.

Oct 19, 2010 - Chris Eirschele