Plant the tuber with the “eye” up in a sunny, well-draining area. The “eyes” should be one to two inches below the ground. Supplement the soil with rich, organic material. Try spacing the tubers a foot apart depending on the caladium variety and its expected mature size. Propagation of caladium …

Making up less than 10% of the flowering plant kingdom, plants with blue blooms are a rarity, but you still have many options. This elite color group includes a wide range in shades ranging from sky blue to deep indigo and growth habits from groundcovers to large shrubs. And if …

In the process, you have to “trick” the bulbs into pretending they survived the winter so they can bloom. This means that they must experience a constant cold environment while in a dormant state. As a general rule, short-stemmed tulips tend to respond better to the growing process than long-stemmed …

African violets are strictly indoor plants in North America, largely because their leaves must remain dry. Grow plants in bright, indirect light for best color and flowers. A plant standing three meters away from a west or south facing window is an ideal location. Plants will still grow when located …

Here are some beautiful tricolor houseplants that you can add to your room with a unique combination of three colors on the foliage! Caladium Available in countless shapes and colors, caladiums are a top choice for shady garden beds or containers. Their bold, tropical foliage looks stunning from early summer …

Fibrous begonias include the dwarf bed types, known as wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens) and tend to have smaller leaves and flowers. They can be grown in containers and window boxes or as bedding plants at the front of a shady border. They are usually treated as annuals and discarded at …

Do you have a favorite flower that always seems to have its head in the dirt, especially after a heavy rain? This flower can be the perfect candidate for planting in a hanging basket. Many flowers suitable for hanging baskets are drooping, top heavy or creeping – characteristics that can …

There are tons of beautiful ways to use broken flower pots or simply use brand new ones to create this look. If you’re looking for another way to update your flower beds, try this great spilled flower pot idea. The flowing flowers can look like anything from color to a …

Lilies are prized for their fragrant flowers and often giant, trumpet-shaped flowers. Lily bulbs are planted in containers and flower borders, and lily plants are the perfect summer flowers to add color and cheer to the garden. There are two main types of lilies to grow: oriental lily and Asiatic …

You can bring this ancient tradition to your home garden, use a decorative wishing well to decorate and maybe bring your garden some luck. Without the deep pit of working wells, you can use the inside of the wishing well and the surrounding garden space to inspire your landscape design. …