Forcing Paperwhites this Holiday Season
Paperwhites are a Narcissi (Daffodil) perfect for growing indoors over the winter holiday season. Small but full of character, this flower is one of the easiest bulbs to grow indoors as they do not require a chilling period. You simply put the bulbs in a container and wait. Within 3-4 weeks they will bloom, which is perfect for those looking
It’s That Time Again! Plant Your Fall Bulbs
Bulbs have a little flower inside that won’t let you down next spring. Planting flower bulbs is just a matter of doing it – you don’t need a green thumb! And success is guaranteed. Anyone who plants them now can look forward to colour next spring. When to plant Bulbs can be planted as soon as you get them home, even as
Stretch the Season of Colour with Tulips
Tulips are well known as a burst of variety and colour in the spring. They are easy to grow and provide beautiful focal points and borders in your garden as well as a stunning cut flower. Why not maximize the number of tulips next spring by making sure to plant bulbs that will bloom in early, mid and late spring?
Colchicum & Fall-Flowering Crocus
Did you know you can enjoy the first signs of spring in the fall? Planting colchicum and fall flowering crocus will reward you with beautiful blooms in just weeks. Best of all, each year they return with even more blossoms and require almost no effort on your part at all. Colchicum Colchicum are cormous perennials with dark brown leathery skin that bloom
Reach for the Sky with Garden Giants!
Looking for a big impact in your garden? Garden giants are sure to bring some attention with heights of 4ft or more! They compliment well with the smaller flowers to add vertical dimension and interest to your gardening landscape. Garden giants are perfect for adding a living privacy screen or disguising an ugly fence. Plant in clumps to great a solid
Summer Sunshine – Yellow Inspiration
Yellow is a great colour that radiates summer, sunshine and happiness! It’s a strong hue that compliments everything from white and purple flowers to neutral hostas and grasses. Tell me, have you ever seen a yellow flower and not thought of summer and sunshine? Fill your garden full of yellow with some of my favourite summer flowering suggestions: 'Stella D'Oro' Hemerocallis Day lily, this
Scent-Free Solutions
I recently discussed and shared some of my favourite fragrant flower suggestions which are an excellent addition to the garden for a little extra enjoyment for your senses. However, if you are sensitive to fragrant flowers
Deer Resistant Bulbs & Perennials
Let’s face it, you put a lot of work into your garden to get it to look its best so the last thing you want is some friendly neighbourhood deer chomping away on it. I’ve compiled a list of my favourite deer-resistant bulbs and perennials to help you out. Many of these will also deter squirrels and moles as well. If
Stimulate your senses! Florissa’s fragrant flower suggestions
Looking for a double dose for your senses this summer? Plant flowers that are full of great colour and fragrance for a beautiful garden that you’ll be eager to stop and smell. There are plenty of choices for fragrant flowers, but I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourites that you can be planting now for summer blooms. Josephine and Stargazer
Which way is up? Planting bulbs.
When it comes to planting bulbs, it's best to set them up for success. Planting the bulb the correct way will allow it to grow upwards and produce beautiful flowers. Bulbs are smart though, if you do plant them in the incorrect way, they will automatically force themselves to send their roots down and their flowers up, however, they may get