How To Overwinter Hydrangeas
Getting your garden ready for colder winter weather can be daunting. Do you have hydrangeas that you need to overwinter but don’t…
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What home would be complete without some beautiful flowers? Browse the articles below for tips, tricks, and inspiration so you can enjoy your own captivating blooms!
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When To Transplant Clematis—And How To
Clematis plants are very popular additions to any garden. The versatility of these plants makes them highly sought after. Unfortunately, these beautiful…
How To Overwinter Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks, or Alcea, are annual, biennial, or perennial plants depending on the specific species. These beautiful ornamental plants can be easily grown…
When To Transplant Columbine? [And How To!]
![Gorgeous purple columbine flowers blooming outside the garden, When To Transplant Columbine? [And How To!]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Gorgeous-purple-columbine-flowers-blooming-outside-the-garden-768x512.jpg)
Knowing when it’s time to move your plants can be a challenge sometimes. Do you want to transplant your columbine but don’t…
When To Transplant Calla Lily? [And How To!]
![Beautiful blooming calla lilies photographed outside the garden, When To Transplant Calla Lily? [And How To!]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Beautiful-blooming-calla-lillies-photographed-outside-the-garden-768x512.jpg)
Calla lilies are stunning flowers that can grow year after year. To keep these plants growing and healthy, you’ll need to transplant…
When To Transplant Coneflowers – And How To
Do you have a kitchen window where you like to watch birds or other pollinators? Perhaps you have some coneflowers in a…
10 Ground Cover Plants That Bloom All Summer
Ground cover plants are attractive, low-growing plants with practical use. These beauties will stop weeds from coming through while covering areas of…
How To Overwinter Gardenia – In Pots And In Ground
If you have a gardenia plant, chances are that you love the sweet-smelling flowers that it produces during the summertime. But in…
Can Sunflowers Grow In Sandy Soil?
Sunflowers make for a vibrant and joyful addition to any garden. It’s no wonder that they’re closely associated with feelings of happiness.…
What Is Eating My Sunflower Leaves? [And How To Stop Them]
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Whether you have a sunflower garden for harvesting or pure personal enjoyment, there’s no denying the beauty these plants can add to…
What Is Eating My Hydrangea? [And How To Stop Them]
![Gorgeous bright violet colored hydrangeas at full bloom on the garden, What Is Eating My Hydrangea? [And How To Stop Them]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gorgeous-bright-violet-colored-hydrangeas-at-full-bloom-on-the-garden-768x512.jpg)
Hydrangeas are generally easy to care for and are beautiful, colorful landscape additions. However, you find that some pest is eating your…
What To Do With Freesia Bulbs After Flowering?
Freesia is a herbaceous plant with tunnel-shaped flowers that create a beautiful focal point or accent to any garden. Freesia grows from…
How Often Should You Spray Roses For Aphids?
Aphids are one of the biggest problems that can affect roses. They can be quite a nuisance, eating away at your rose…
How To Overwinter Echinacea
Echinacea, or the coneflower, contain bright flowery heads that you appreciate in the summer bloom. If you are coming to the end…
When To Transplant Asiatic Lilies
Asiatic lilies are one of the most beautiful and exotic plants to have in your garden. But lilies grow from bulbs, which…
How To Overwinter Dipladenia
The Dipladenia Brazilian plant is known for its beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers and its long glossy leaves. Given that it’s typically grown in…
7 Best Fertilizers For Begonias
Gardeners who grow begonias know that it’s important to provide them with the best fertilizer at the right time and at the…
Should You Soak Hollyhock Seeds?
Hollyhocks are known as very hardy plants, and they can be grown from seed for both indoor and outdoor planting. If you’re…
Should You Deadhead Sea Holly?
Deciding whether to deadhead your plants or not can be tricky at times. Do you have sea holly but don’t know how…
10 Types Of Purple Peonies To Know
Figuring out which type of purple peony to plant in your garden can be tricky without some help. Although these stunning purple…
Should You Deadhead Amaryllis? [And How To]
![Beautiful fully bloomed Amaryllis photographed on the garden, Should You Deadhead Amaryllis? [And How To]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Beautiful-fully-bloomed-amaryllis-photographed-on-the-garden-768x512.jpg)
Gardeners love to plant amaryllis plants for their beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in several different shades from yellow to orange. These…
31 Flowers That Need Little Water
Whether you live in a hotter climate or just want landscaping that doesn’t require constant upkeep, low-water flowers may appeal to you.…
25 Fabulous Companion Plants for Roses
Who doesn’t love a garden full of rose bushes? They’re fragrant, beautiful, and come in dozens of colors. The rose plant itself…
25 Deer-Resistant Flowers [By Color]
Deer are beautiful and graceful creatures. But, unfortunately, they can also do devastating damage to your garden. That’s why planting deer-resistant flowers…
15 Red Perennials That Bloom All Summer
Red is a beautiful color in any garden, but particularly beautiful when it comes to perennials. Every year, your perennials rebloom to…
35 Stunning Pink Flowers For Your Garden
Have you started planning out what flowers you’re going to include in your garden? There are lots of options to choose from,…
Do Deer Eat Daylilies? [And How To Prevent That]
![A close up photo of daylily on a sunny day, Do Deer Eat Daylilies? [And How To Prevent That]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A-close-up-photo-of-daylily-on-a-sunny-day-768x512.jpg)
Daylilies are a colorful, beautiful addition to any garden or flowerbed. They are vibrant, typically easy to grow, and require little work…
Yellow Peonies Guide [15 Types Covered]
![A yellow peony on a garden, Yellow Peonies Guide [15 Types Covered]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A-yellow-peony-on-a-garden-768x512.jpg)
Peonies are one of the most beautiful spring perennials. These plants are deer resistant, and after the flowers have faded, the foliage…
18 Red Peony Varieties You Should Know
Peonies are a gorgeous, carefree, perennial flower. If planted in the right spot, they will provide you with blooms year after year…
13 Gorgeous Orange Peony Varieties For Your Garden
Peonies are one of our most-loved perennial flowers. They’re beautiful in bouquets, and even when the flowers fade away, the foliage stays…
How To Stop Deer From Eating My Flowers? [5 Proven Tactics]
![A beautiful landscaped garden of flowers with a deer in the background, How To Stop Deer From Eating My Flowers? [5 Proven Tactics]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/A-beautiful-landscaped-garden-of-flowers-with-a-deer-in-the-background-768x512.jpg)
How in the world can you stop deer from eating all the flowers in your garden? They are beautiful creatures, but they’re…
How Long Do Flowers Typically Take To Grow?
Planning and planting a flower garden is exciting, but after all the seeds are in the ground, the difficult part begins. Waiting!…
Aphids On Geraniums – What To Do?
While geraniums are easy to grow, you may notice some small, pesky bugs- those are probably aphids. Aphids are annoying in small…
How Big Do Geraniums Grow? [By Type And Variety]
![Stunning red geraniums against the blue sky, How Big Do Geraniums Grow? [by Type and Variety]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stunning-red-geraniums-against-the-blue-sky-768x512.jpg)
Abundantly blooming geraniums give your home or garden brilliant color throughout the growing season. But, before you pot or plant geraniums, you…
Do Deer Eat Pansies? [And How To Prevent That]
![Stock photo of large ground of multicoloured pansies flowering and blooming in raised wooden garden bed with log roll edging, annual summer bedding garden border with deer on the backgroud, Do Deer Eat Pansies? [And How to Prevent That]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Stock-photo-of-large-ground-of-multicoloured-pansies-flowering-and-blooming-in-raised-wooden-garden-bed-with-log-roll-edging-annual-summer-bedding-garden-border-with-deer-on-the-photo-768x512.jpg)
Oh, deer! While deer may be beautiful and exciting to observe from a distance, they can do severe damage to your plants.…
Do Deer Eat Marigolds? [And How To Prevent That]
![A marigold at full bloom on the hot sun, Do Deer Eat Marigolds? [And How to Prevent That]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/A-marigold-at-full-bloom-on-the-hot-sun-768x512.jpg)
You might have heard that planting marigolds will help to keep certain animals, such as deer and rabbits, out of your garden…
Do Deer Eat Impatiens? [And How To Protect Your Impatiens From Them]
![A collage of Lush flower beds with impatiens line a walkway to a front door of a residence and a deer, Do Deer Eat Impatiens? [And How To Protect Your Impatiens From Them]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/A-collage-of-Lush-flower-beds-with-impatiens-line-a-walkway-to-a-front-door-of-a-residence-and-a-deer-768x512.jpg)
Gardening is a rewarding and enjoyable pastime, but it is certainly not without its challenges. Knowledge is the key to ensuring that…
How Much Water Do Roses Need? [Inc. Watering Techniques]
![Close-up of a female hand holding spray watering plant roses, How much water do roses need? [Inc. watering techniques]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Close-up-of-a-female-hand-holding-spray-watering-plant-roses-768x512.jpg)
How much water do rose bushes need? Roses are a beautiful flower from the dicot family, and even though they grow on…
Do Deer Eat Roses? [And How To Keep Them Away From Your Garden]
![Different rose color in the garden with deer, Do Deer Eat Roses? [and How to Keep Them Away From Your Garden]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Different-rose-color-in-the-garden-with-deer-768x512.jpg)
If you are a beginning gardener or someone looking to plant rose bushes for the first time, you’re likely doing all you…
Do Deer Eat Petunias? [And how to STOP them from doing that]
![Deer looking at a petunia flower, Do Deer Eat Petunias? [And how to STOP them from doing that]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Deer-looking-at-a-petunia-flower-768x512.jpg)
Do deer eat petunias? Gardeners love these beautiful and popular spring flowers for filling beds, borders, planters, and hanging baskets. The delicate…
How Fast Do Sunflowers Grow?
One of the most beautiful and happy things to see is bright, blooming sunflowers. But before the flower itself blooms, sunflower plants…
How to Grow Mammoth Sunflowers [Garden Guide for Beginners]
Among numerous sunflower (helianthus annuus) varieties, the ginormous Mammoth is a delight. Not only is it easy to grow, but the sheer…