Tag Archives: flowers

Planning a Mix of Perennials and Bulbs

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Gabrielle

Roots, Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes or Tubers: just think of flower bulbs, just as other plants that you choose to add to your garden. What is the purpose or purposes of your garden? A certain color, to attract certain birds, sun … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer | Tagged bloom season, bulbs, elephant ears, fit, flower crazy, flowers, garden plan, hardy, height, how many, lilies, mixing, perennials, plants, spacing, Spring, sq ft, sun exposure, tips, urban gardening, varieties | Comments Off

Spring Blooming Groundcover Bulbs

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Gabrielle

Anemones, Crocus, Muscari, Scilla, Chionodoxa and Galanthus! These all produce great mini flowers that make them perfectly suited for planting under or in front of tulips, daffodils, shrubs or along a woodland border. They all grow just 3″ to 12″ … Continue reading →

Posted in Deer resistant, Fall, Flowers, Forcing Bulbs, Spring | Tagged anemone, bulbs, crocus, deer resistant, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, ground cover, ideas, low grow, muscari, perennials, scilla, squill, tips, tulipworld | Comments Off

Planting for Butterflies

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gabrielle

Who doesn’t like butterflies? They flitter and float around in the air, and their gracefulness mesmerizes us. They have beautiful coloring and markings to tantalize your eyes. They don’t bite (making it the only bug I like). These interesting bugs … Continue reading →

Posted in Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, summer | Tagged butterflies, columbine, coneflower, flowers, garden, gardening, grape hyacinth, liatris, muscari, oriental lily, perennials, phlox, sedum | 2 Comments

Enjoying the tropics without traveling!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Gabrielle

Yes- that is my plan this summer. Doesn’t that sound good to you? Think of the money you can save. Hasn’t that been the rave the last few years? Everyone making their outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens, or backyard oasis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, summer, winter | Tagged calla lily, canna, dahlia, elephant ear, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, garden plan, gardening, tropical, tulipworld | Comments Off

Garden Dreaming and Garden Planning

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gabrielle

Now that winter has finally arrived and doesn’t appear to be leaving for a while, it is time to move on (mentally). I have planted some bulbs for forcing, but there are no weeds to tend to. So, that leaves … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, summer, winter | Tagged astilbe, bleeding heart, calla, canna, colocasia, columbine, cyclamen, dahlia, elephant ear, flowers, garden, garden plans, hosta, lily, perennials, tropical | Comments Off

Why order flowers online?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Gabrielle

I love flowers. If you are a regular visitor on my blog, you know that is an understatement. I have been involved in landscaping for over 13 years. I have been to and made purchases at retail garden centers, wholesale … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, Gardening 101, Spring, summer, winter | Tagged bare roots, bulb, bulb company, corms, Customer reviews, flowers, gardening, grow guarantee, online reviews, rhizome, tubers, tulipworld reviews, warranty | Comments Off

What makes Lilies a garden favorite

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Gabrielle

Lilies can be a symbol of purity, refined beauty and nurturing. Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Pixie Lilies, LA Hybrid Lilies, Double Lilies…. All are wonderful additions to perennial gardens of all shapes and sizes. They perennialize and naturalize, meaning they … Continue reading →

Posted in Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Flowers, summer | Tagged flowers, fragrant, gardening, gardens, large blooms, lilies, naturalize, no pollen, perennial, scented | Comments Off

Enjoying the mild temps!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Gabrielle

It seems this year us Northerners get a little break from the long cold winter. I and most people I know have been VERY thankful! Winter is normally just too long here in Wisconsin and the rest of the Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Flower Bulbs, Flowers | Tagged daffodils, darwin hybrids, en mass, flowers, galanthus, garden, gardening, hyacinths, latifolium, muscari, North, snowdrop, tulips | 2 Comments

Creativity inspired by new website!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Gabrielle

Have you found Pinterest yet? I have. I see why people say they get addicted. I am finding it as a creative release. I think I may get lost on Pinterest this winter as I wait for spring to arrive. … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers | Tagged crafts, creativity, flower bulbs, flowers, garden, gardening, perennials, pinterest, winter | 4 Comments

HUGE blooms for winter blahs

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Gabrielle

Amaryllis are wonderful huge flowers to enjoy indoors during the winter. They are SO easy to grow. They really don’t need dirt (you can use peat) and they barely need any water. How great is that! (I am not good … Continue reading →

Posted in celebration, Container Gardening, Flower Bulbs, Urban Gardening | Tagged amaryllis, bulbs, flowers, planting, tips, tulipworld, urban gardening | 2 Comments