Bulbs are the fleshy underground protuberances of leaves, stems or roots. Actually, "bulb" is a generic term, and some of these underground protuberances, all of which will grow into full plants, are more correctly called "corms" or "tubers." Tubers are thickened stem sections, covered with modified buds; corms are also underground stem sections, but without the bud. Read more of this article
A flower garden does not seem complete without a show of roses.
They are decorative, functional, long lived, have innumerable varieties and above all are amongst the easiest of plants to grow and maintain.
Judicious mixing of the various forms around your garden or yard such as creepers, shrubs, ramblers, climbers, hedges or just as beds of Hybrid Teas or Floribundas in standard or bush form will add extra interest to a colorful display. Read more of this article
The basic plants of any flower garden are perennials.
Most are long-lived, relatively easy to care for and every year they will produce flowers or attractive and eye catching leaf displays, often a combination of both, before dying down in the winter months and springing back to life when the warm weather arrives.
A landscape with trees, bushes, flowers, lawn, and hardscaping can be more water and energy efficient, which can save you money and look a lot nicer. Read more of this article
Biennials as their name suggests last for only two years before dying and only flower in their second year.
But most make up for the time taken to reach the flowering stage by producing some of the most colorful and spectacular displays to enhance any flower garden. Read more of this article
