Farmhouse Inn
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Planting Tips
16 Tips to Better Flower Bouquets
For Style… 1. As a general rule, a bouquet should be about three times as tall as its vase. 2. Use blooms for both height […]
5 Container Annuals You Can’t Kill
1. Wave Petunias Yes, your mom probably grows them—but these flowers are all new for new gardeners. They’re annuals that come in candy-coated shades—pink, purple, […]
TOP 8 SUCCULENT CONTAINER ARRANGEMENTS
Debra Lee Baldwin authored the Timber Press bestsellers Designing with Succulents, Succulent Container Gardens and Succulents Simplified. Here she reveals insights into the artistry of […]
Growing Our Own Vegetables In Vegetable Gardens
For the design-oriented gardener, growing your own vegetables brings to mind a functional but dull row of neatly-planted rectangular raised beds. While they certainly work […]
THE VINES GO BEYOND THE NORM
Vines are often an afterthought, the last category of plants that gardeners think to include in their landscapes. Some gardeners are even afraid of them—too […]
Ornamental grasses make a great addition to any garden design
Ornamental grasses for the garden design. Whether you are looking to plant a container garden or transform a hillside, grasses will fit the bill. Prized for providing […]
COLORFUL FALL LEAVE WITH THESE TREES
North America is endowed with special trees, and that’s especially apparent in fall when forests of the northern and eastern areas of the country display […]
IDEAS FOR DESIGNING A GARDEN WHICH IS FULL OF ROSES
The red rose has long been a symbol of love. But the world of roses is much more diverse, with many varieties and colors to […]
8 ANNUAL VIOLAS TO GROW IN THE GARDEN ALL THE YEAR
Viola Sorbet Marina Babyface Lilac blue with a cream face, deep-purple blotch and clutch of whiskers, Viola Sorbet Marina Babyface is sweet beyond belief, and […]