Children draw daisies because they are sweet, simple and sunny. The Shasta daisy brings all that pure floral joy to a garden – and more. A hybrid perennial bred by renowned 1800s American ...
While high summer tends to be the time when our garden borders reach their colorful climax, many popular perennials can keep the show going long into the fall months. Think golden-yellow blooms of ...
The common name daisy is derived from the Old English term "dægesege," which translates to "day's eye," or "eye of the day." The name suggests a daisy looks like the sun with its rays shining out in ...
Keeping a garden vibrant in full sun can be a challenge. Many plants will wilt in the heat, and you might be left feeling resigned to flowerbeds full of dying blooms. But don't despair just yet – ...
As summer turns into autumn, you might think it’s time to say goodbye to your blooming garden. Yet, fall is a fantastic season to enjoy a burst of color and freshness in your garden, especially when ...
As temperatures cool and days get shorter, much of the garden is gearing up for a long winter sleep. But not every plant is done for the year. If you’re looking to spruce up your shady fall garden, we ...
When most of us think about adding flowers to the garden, our minds naturally go to spring — the peonies, the tulips, the magnolias, and such. Maybe if we’re feeling unusually connected to the wee ...
Dear Master Gardener: I bought some lovely, blooming gerbera daisies at the beginning of the summer but they stopped flowering. Is this typical of gerbera daisies? I was hoping they would keep ...