Fun Ideas and Articles – Page 6 – The Home & Garden Center

Metamorphosis: The Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle

in Butterflies, Fun Ideas and Articles

Photos taken by Elizabeth Fisher ♡ After mating, the female Monarch lays her eggs and then dies. She only lays her...

Prickly Palette

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Succulents, Trees & Shrubs

Agaves shine with their low-maintenance and drought-tolerant attributes. Their uses in gardens are endless - with their southwestern influence, they...

Dinner Plate Size Blooms On Hardy Hibiscus

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Perennials, Planting

Hardy Hibiscus are one of my favorite perennials. They get your attention in a container or planted in the garden....

10 Reasons To Plant A Vitex Tree

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One of our favorite trees! Who wouldn’t want a tree that has blue flowers throughout the summer? This...

Want Hummingbirds?

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Hummingbirds

As spring turns to summer many plants hummingbirds fed on during spring are no longer blooming. Other warmer season...

Perfectly Pretty Pentas

in Annuals, Butterflies, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

You’ll fall in love with Pentas for their beautiful, long-lasting blooms. Here’s 11 more reasons to keep the love flowing: 1....

Tree-Form Hollies And Their Many Uses

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs

Holly shrubs are popular evergreen plants with glossy green leaves and colorful berries used frequently in landscapes. What...

Hydrangeas: Hot House vs. Nursery

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Here’s a common hydrangea question, “What’s the difference between the hydrangeas in our nursery and those grown by florists?” ...

Colorhouse RESET

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Planting, Prepping for the Season

Our cooler temperatures are behind us and that signals the arrival of warm season plants in the Color House. ...

A Simple Guide To Container Gardening

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Mulch & Soil Amendments, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs

It’s time to create colorful plantings in your favorite pots or in new containers. Let’s up our game with Thrillers,...