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9 Tiny Flowers that Beautify Your Garden By Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener Few can resist the impressive sight of a giant sunflower or a stand of stately delphiniums in the landscape. If you've overlooked the appeal of tiny flowers, you're missing out on a world of fragrance and beauty that will enhance your borders, hanging baskets, and even fairy gardens. The wonder of tiny flowers lies in their sheer mass; a single plant may contain thousands of flowers beckoning butterflies with their shallow nectar tubes. Many tiny flowers are highly drought-proof; their small size helps them reduce moisture lost to evaporation. Tuck them into a rock wall, plant them between pavers, use them as fillers, or add them to cut flower arrangements. Then watch how these minuscule but mighty blooms encourage you to stop and get a closer look at nature's perfection in diminutive form. To Read the Entire Blog Post Tap or Click the Link Below https://lnkd.in/gGNuky2N #WattersGardenCenter, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #MountainGardenerPodcast, #WattersGardenCenterAZ, #tinyflowers, #flowers, #FragrantBlooms, #RockGardenIdeas. #DroughtProofPlants. #ButterflyGarden

Thriving in the Shadows: 5 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Gardens by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener 5 Blooming Annuals for Best Flower Colors Enhance the flowers provided by your perennial plants with carefully chosen annual plants. These plants are too delicate to survive in cold winter climates. The term "annuals" is based on usage rather than their life cycle. The listed growing zones indicate where the plants can survive as perennials. Locally, they are used for their season-long bloom cycle of nonstop flowers. Coleus - 24" tall, Zones 11 Fuchsia - 16" tall, Zone 10-11) Heliotrope - 12" tall, Zone 9-11 Impatiens - 14" tall, Zones 10-11 Wax Begonia - 12" tall, Zones 11 To Read the Entire Blog Post Tap or Click the Link Below https://lnkd.in/gt6sp-3G #WattersGardenCenter, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #MountainGardenerPodcast, #WattersGardenCenterAZ, #ShadePlants, #ked, #shade, #perennials

Thriving in the Shadows: 5 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Gardens by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener 5 Blooming Annuals for Best Flower Colors Enhance the flowers provided by your perennial plants with carefully chosen annual plants. These plants are too delicate to survive in cold winter climates. The term "annuals" is based on usage rather than their life cycle. The listed growing zones indicate where the plants can survive as perennials. Locally, they are used for their season-long bloom cycle of nonstop flowers. Coleus - 24" tall, Zones 11 Fuchsia - 16" tall, Zone 10-11) Heliotrope - 12" tall, Zone 9-11 Impatiens - 14" tall, Zones 10-11 Wax Begonia - 12" tall, Zones 11 To Read the Entire Blog Post Tap or Click the Link Below https://lnkd.in/gCFBpSA2 #WattersGardenCenter, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #MountainGardenerPodcast, #WattersGardenCenterAZ, #ShadePlants, #ked, #shade, #perennials

🌼 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲-𝐭𝐨-𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 🌼 Want to keep your garden colorful, even as the temperature drops? Here are some hardy, easy-to-grow flowers that thrive in the cooler months: 1️⃣ Pansies – These cheerful flowers come in many colors and bloom beautifully in cold weather. 2️⃣ Violas – Smaller but just as vibrant as pansies, violas are perfect for adding a pop of color. 3️⃣ Calendulas – These bright orange and yellow flowers handle cool temperatures and bring warmth to your garden. 4️⃣ Snapdragons – Known for their bold colors, snapdragons are tough and thrive in chilly conditions. 5️⃣ Hellebores – Also called the ‘winter rose,’ hellebores bloom even in frost! These flowers are perfect for keeping your garden lively all season long! 🌸❄️ 👉 Do you have any favorite winter-blooming flowers? Share in the comments! #WinterFlowers #CoolWeatherGardening #EasyToGrow #GardeningTips #FlowerGarden #GreenThumb #GardeningCommunity

Cath's Garden Plants recommends 3 varieties of plants to make your garden look summery even if the weather is dull 🌸 These herbaceous perennials originate in South Africa & can provide splashes of colour in a reasonably well-drained border. All flower better in sun but can cope with some shade. Kniphofia ‘Rich Echoes’ produces rich apricot-yellow flowers on dark bronze stems & flowers twice in June/July & Sept/Oct reaching 60cm tall. Photo shown. Crocosmia ‘Fever Pitch’ has upward facing funnel-shaped bright, fiery-red flowers over unusual pleated leaves reaching about 60 cm tall. Attractive to bees & SLUG RESISTANT. Not invasive like Montbretia. As a contrast, Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’ AGM produces rounded heads of rich midnight-blue trumpet-shaped flowers from mid-late summer. Agapanthus ‘Poppin’ Purple’ PBR has rounded dark purple almost black buds & flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Protect with a thick mulch over winter. Harmful if eaten. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/3YUYV1A ⠀ #Cumbria #MadeInCumbria #LakeDistrict #SmallBusiness #CathsGardenPlants

🌿🌸 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧! By selecting a variety of perennials that bloom at different times, you can enjoy continuous color and texture in your outdoor space. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧: 🌞 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔: Choose perennials that bloom in spring, summer, and fall, ensuring year-round interest. 🍃 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔: Add perennials with unique foliage for texture and color, even when flowers aren't blooming. 🌻 𝑴𝒊𝒙 𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔: Create visual appeal with perennials of varying heights to form dynamic layers in your garden. 🍁 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕: Include plants with fall foliage, winter berries, or evergreen features for year-round charm. 🛠️ 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: Understand the care needs of your perennials and create a maintenance schedule to keep your garden thriving. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲! 🌼🌿 #PerennialGarden #YearRoundBeauty #GardeningTips #LinkedInGardeners

Looking to add a splash of color to your Phoenix garden this fall? 🌺 Plant these beautiful and hardy flowers and plants that can withstand winter frost and attract pollinators. 🐝 Pollinator-friendly: Lavender: Known for its calming fragrance and ability to attract bees and butterflies. Zinnias: Come in a variety of colors and are a favorite of pollinators. Sunflowers: A classic choice that offers both beauty and food for bees. Low-water usage: Succulents: These drought-tolerant plants require minimal watering. Cacti: A popular choice for desert gardens, offering unique shapes and textures. Rosemary: A fragrant herb that thrives in dry conditions. Ground cover: Creeping Thyme: A low-growing herb that can create a beautiful carpet of color. Ice Plant: A succulent with vibrant blooms that can withstand harsh conditions. Lantana: A flowering shrub that can be used as a ground cover in warmer climates. Start planning your winter garden today! 🌱 #PhoenixGardening #WinterFlowers #PollinatorGarden #LowWaterPlants #GroundCover #realestate #landmarktitle

Take your garden to new Heights... One of the most common mistakes I see in gardens, is the lack of visual height; often the only things at eye level; are fences and a trampoline... And if that’s the case, that is what your eye will be drawn to, no matter how many beautiful flowers you have or how perfect your lawn is! Pergolas can work well to draw the eye however nothing achieves this as well as a small tree. You want a tree that won’t grow much above 2-5m high, otherwise it will quickly have a canopy above the sightline. It’s often worthwhile obtaining a multi-stemmed version so all their growing goes to each stem rather than one; further limiting or slowing the eventual height. I am fond of using Amelanchier Lamarkii, Prunus Serrula, Prunus x Subhirtella 'Autumnalis' or Cercis Canadensis forest pansy. If you want an evergreen variety have a look at Viburnum Burkwoodii or Eriobotrya Japonica. However, there are loads of other great small garden trees you can consider. Have a look at RHS website for ideas. www.rhs.org.uk/advice/ #GardenHeight #RHS #BloomWithDesignHeights #BeckenhamGardenDesigner #GardeningLife #GardenBlog #DesignHeights #GardenLife

Autumn is my favourite season, even if it’s a bit bittersweet as the landscape begins to transform with warm and rich colours. Many trees and shrubs start to show their Autumn hues, with leaves turning shades of gold, orange, red, and purple. Acers, Dogwoods, and Rhus Typhina are particularly striking. With late-blooming perennials hitting their peak too, adding vibrant splashes of colour to the garden when Summer blooms have long faded. Ornamental Grasses like Panicum and Calamagrostis produce plumes and seed heads that catch the light beautifully, adding texture to the garden. Many shrubs, such as holly, Pryracantha, Crabapples and Viburnums, begin to display colourful berries, which can attract birds to the garden. The angle of the sun is lower, casting a warm, golden light that enhances the colours of the garden. Early mornings might bring a touch of frost or dew, adding sparkle to leaves and grasses. Autumn is a busy time for wildlife too as animals prepare for winter, you might see squirrels gathering fruits, birds feasting on berries, or bees buzzing around on late-blooming flowers. This time of year, the garden is a dynamic and evolving scene, full of life and colour, with each day bringing subtle changes. Photo by Yoksel 🌿 Zok on Unsplash #AutumnVibes #BloomWithDesignHeights #BeckenhamGardenDesigner #GardeningLife #GardenBlog #DesignHeights #GardenLife

How to Grow Stunning Fuchsias in Your Garden Unlock the secrets to growing vibrant fuchsias with our comprehensive guide. Discover expert tips on planting, watering, fertilizing, and caring for these stunning flowers. Transform your garden into a colorful paradise. Fuchsias are among the most beautiful and captivating flowers you can grow in your garden. With their vibrant colors, delicate blooms, and graceful hanging branches, they add a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. However, growing and caring for these delicate beauties can be a bit challenging, especially for novice gardeners. In this article, we’ll share our top tips to help you cultivate thriving fuchsias that will be the envy of your neighbors. https://lnkd.in/dh9v2BdV