Creating a bee-friendly garden doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. With a few strategic choices, you can design a low-maintenance perennial border that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while enhancing the beauty of your garden. These bee-friendly perennial borders not only require minimal upkeep but also offer an abundance of nectar throughout the seasons. By selecting the right

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in Borders, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Garden Tips, Pollinator Friendly

There’s something magical about growing your own food—especially when it’s the humble potato. Versatile, hearty, and surprisingly easy to grow, potatoes are a staple in gardens and kitchens around the world. Whether you’re planting in your backyard or in a few containers on your patio, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about potatoes—from choosing the

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in Easy to Grow, How to Plant, Grow and Care, Potatoes, Spring, Summer

Looking to elevate your summer garden with vibrant colour and breathtaking blooms? Dahlias are a fantastic choice! With their wide range of sizes, shapes, and colours, from delicate pastels to bold, fiery hues, there's a dahlia for every garden style. These low-maintenance flowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for borders, flower beds, or containers. Plus,

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in Dahlia, Easy to Grow, Pollinator Friendly, Summer, What's New

The best time to plant spring flowering bulbs is in fall, about 6 weeks before the first frost. Any time between September and December is ideal if the ground is not frozen. But sometimes life happens, things get busy and it’s easy to forget about the boxes of bulbs sitting happily in your garage. Never fear! These resilient little bulbs

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in Container Gardening, Daffodil, Easy to Grow, Fall, Garden Tips, Hyacinth, Muscari, Spring, Tulips

Perennials are the backbone of any beautiful, low-maintenance garden, returning year after year with vibrant color and lush foliage. Some of the best choices for any garden include Echinacea, Sedum, Hosta, and Phlox. Each type of perennial offers unique textures, blooms, and resilience. These hardy plants thrive in a variety of conditions, attract pollinators, and require minimal upkeep, making them

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in Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Hardy, Hemerocallis, Hosta, Perennials, Spring, Summer

With their lush, layered petals and vibrant colors, ranunculus flowers bring striking shades to any garden or floral arrangement. These stunning blooms thrive in cool seasons, rewarding gardeners with abundant flowers when planted and cared for properly. Whether you're growing them from corms in the fall or spring, ranunculus flourish with well-draining soil, plenty of sunlight, and regular watering. Learning

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in Container Gardening, Cut Flower, Easy to Grow, How to Plant, Grow and Care, Spring

As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to embrace the boundless possibilities for enhancing your garden. Whether you’re an experienced green thumb or just starting to explore the joys of gardening, 2025 is brimming with opportunities to cultivate something truly special. This year, Florissa is excited to introduce an array of stunning new varieties that promise

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in Container Gardening, Cut Flower, Dahlia, Easy to Grow, Hemerocallis, Peony, Spring, Summer, What's New

Each year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year captivates the creative world, influencing trends across, design, fashion, art and gardening. For 2025, Pantone has chosen a rich, sophisticated hue: Mocha Mousse. This warm, earthy tone—a balanced blend of rich brown with hints of soft, creamy undertones—evokes a sense of comfort, grounding, and understated elegance. With sustainability and connection to nature becoming

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in Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Lily, Roses, Spring, Weeks Roses

One of the most enjoyable parts of the holidays is decorating your home to create a warm and festive atmosphere. Incorporating beautiful holiday floral arrangements and natural décor elements can instantly enhance your home’s style and bring you joy. While many people choose to decorate with classic holiday plants like holly, poinsettias, mistletoe, and garlands, have you ever thought of

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in Amaryllis, Christmas, Easy to Grow, Holidays, Winter

Amaryllis flowers are a stunning addition to any home during the holiday season, bringing vibrant color and elegance to your décor. Their bold, trumpet-shaped blooms and rich hues, ranging from classic red to snowy white, perfectly capture the festive spirit. Whether as a centerpiece, a thoughtful gift, or a way to brighten up a winter windowsill, amaryllis plants are a

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in Amaryllis, Christmas, Easy to Grow, Holidays, Winter