Low maintenance shrubs are a great addition to any landscape. They don’t take up a lot of space and they don’t require a ton of upkeep, if any at all. The truth is that landscaping with low maintenance shrubs can be very rewarding. Here are a few of the perks ...

Annuals are flowers that come up each year and stay for just one growing season. Most of these flowers are perennials, but there are some annual flowers that bloom for three or four years. A lot depends on how your landscape and soil are set up. Annuals don’t last as ...

If you have a front yard, you have to think about the possible height of your shrubs. There are plants that grow well in taller spaces such as fences and trellises. On the other hand, there are many shrubs that will do equally well in an evergreen landscape flower garden. ...

It’s a question often asked by gardeners new to flower gardening, but it can’t be answered without first defining what the flower blooms. In basic terms, a flower is said to bloom when it has either produced or will produce some new flowers. Flowers are of course available in all ...

You will find that there are several different ways. Some ways are more effective than others. A good landscape designer can use several different methods for weed control. In this article you will learn about some ways that designers have been using for years and why. What is the best ...

One of the most gratifying experiences one can have is watching a flower garden flourish. Not just any flower garden, but a flower garden that blossoms and grows all year long in the outdoors. It does not matter if you live in the city or in the country, an outdoor ...

Many gardeners have seen the beautiful flowers of the morning sun, but many are surprised to learn that the same flowers, which bloom beautifully in the morning hours, also bloom beautifully at night. Portulaca flowers are one of the many landscape flowers that are able to handle both conditions. If ...

Perennial plants offer many benefits to your landscape garden, but it can be a confusing task choosing which ones to plant, when to plant them, and how to care for them. The truth is that there are as many different species of perennial flowers as there are types of plants. ...

What are landscape flowers and why are they so beautiful? It may sound a little strange, but in fact they have a lot to recommend them. Landscape flowers can be seen everywhere in parks, on the lawns of busy neighborhoods, in gardens all over town, and more. These plants range ...

Do you have a flower garden and wondering, “How many years do perennials last?” If your flower garden is new and you are just beginning with your flower garden design, it is always good to know how much time the plants will stay in bloom. This information will help you ...