Are you in the middle of planning your gothic garden design and wondering what plants and flowers to include in your design scheme? Planning for a gothic garden requires a little more attention to details. After all you will not be creating the conventional garden you commonly see in most outdoor spaces. More creativity and […]
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Superstition Iris
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Looking to add a plant to your garden that has rich eye popping color and that is a bit on the mysterious side? Look no further than the Superstition Iris. This is a beautiful flower with dark purple-black ruffled falls and bluish-purple beards. These flowers are sure to add a touch of elegance and mystery […]
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Black Dragon Coleus
May 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Black Dragon Coleus is a great plant to grow if you are looking for something that adds intensely deep colored foliage to a shady location in your garden space. This is a very showy annual that adds the perfect dramatic touch to borders or container plantings. With its deep reddish and intense purple, almost black […]
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Pre-Made Garden Stepping Stones
February 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you want to add stepping stones to your garden, but don’t want to make them yourself, you may want to consider some of the very cool pre-made garden stepping stones listed here. These make very nice gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, or you can put them in your own garden to […]
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Victorian Black Gardens
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Back in Victorian and Edwardian periods, black flowers were highly sought after by many gardeners. The interest in “black flowers” is still alive and well today, and a Victorian black garden can be a dramatic addition to any yard or landscape design. While easy enough to grow, some planning is required in order to make […]
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Preparing Your Garden for Winter
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As the summer growing season winds down and the crisp days of autumn approach, it’s clear that winter is not far behind. Just because you’ve planted your garden in the spring and cared for it all summer long does not mean that your work is done now. In fact, there are many preparations that need […]
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Plants That Attract Butterflies
August 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Bringing beautiful butterflies into your yard or garden is fairly easy when you plant the right types of flowers and shrubs. Butterflies are not only beautiful, they also serve an important role when it comes to pollinating plants. Plants should be chosen with the entire life cycle of the butterfly in mind, as plants are […]
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Bat Orchid
February 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Coryanthes speciosa, or the Bat Orchid, also sometimes referred to as the Bucket Orchid, is a very unusual and interesting plant. This flower is native to South America where it can be found growing in the wild. The plant tends to be found growing among anthills where the petals attract bees. As the bees approach […]
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Hellebore, Onyx Odyssey
February 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Onyx Odyssey Hellebore is a flower that was introduced in the year 2008 by breeder Marietta O’Byrne. These flowers are about three inches wide and feature full, double flowers with approximately fifteen to twenty petals per flower, giving them an almost fluffy appearance. The Hellebore is a downward facing flower that will bloom for […]
