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Not Hostas, Not Coral Bells: The Plant That's Great For Shaded Flower Beds

staff@housedigest.com (Sophie Pell) — Sat, 02 May 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Hostas and coral bells may be your first picks for a shaded flower bed, but this plant is also worth considering - especially if the soil is a bit dry.

Enjoy Pretty Flower Baskets Without The Hard Work With An Amazon Fan-Favorite

staff@housedigest.com (Carrie Elizabeth Bradon) — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Flowers are beautiful and can brighten up any space, but they do take a lot of work to maintain. Thanks to Amazon, you can have pretty baskets with ease.

The Pretty Perennial Bulb You Can Grow In A Pot That Butterflies Love

staff@housedigest.com (R. A. Fletcher) — Sat, 02 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Trying to get more butterflies in your yard? Consider planting this particular perennial which can pair well with violas, daffodils, and tulips.

The Compact Zinnia Variety With Colorful Flowers That Makes A Great Ground Cover

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000

You're probably familiar with the most common types of zinnias featuring tall stems, but this variety is a little different as a low-growing ground cover.

Forgetting To Pinch Your Perennial Plants In May Is A Mistake

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000

If you want to avoid leggy, droopy, or poorly blooming perennials, you'll want to pinch your plants this May. Here's how this process can improve your garden.

Attract Butterflies All Season Long With A Nonstop Blooming Flower

staff@housedigest.com (Peg Aloi) — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Long-blooming flowers are a must-have if you want to see butterflies all summer. Try this colorful variety for an influx of winged pollinators.

10 Beautiful Flowers To Plant In Containers In May For Seasonal Color

staff@housedigest.com (Charlotte D. Miller) — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Even on patios, decks, and in small places, you can grow a beautiful flower garden by planting these early spring favorites that flourish in containers.

23 Best Perennials You Should Be Planting In May

staff@housedigest.com (R. A. Fletcher) — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000

May is definitely the prime time to get your hands dirty in the garden. Add beauty and benefit to your landscape with these beautiful perennials.

Edge Your Garden With A Pale Pink Perennial Flower Butterflies Love

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Plant this charming perennial and get both aesthetics and functionality. Its pink flowers are a hit with butterflies, and they look lovely in a garden edge.

12 Flowers That Sprout From Seed In Just A Handful Of Weeks

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Brame) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0000

If you're looking to fill your garden with color on a budget, skip the flats and check out these fast-germinating, annual flowers that you can grow from seed.

The Invasive Perennial That We Recommend Skipping In Your Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

This perennial has nice bell-shaped flowers that appeal to many gardeners, but it's considered invasive in certain locations. You'll want to avoid growing it.

How To Encourage Portulaca To Bloom For Showy Flowers All Summer Long

staff@housedigest.com (Selena Ivette Rodriguez) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Portulaca is generally a very easy to maintain plant, but if you want the longest bloom time possible, follow these simple care suggestions.

The Award-Winning Perennial Bleeding Heart Variety That Thrives In The Shade

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Bleeding heart perennials have a very unique style. One particular variety is so unique that it even received honors from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Use Simple Tissue Paper To DIY Flower Lanterns That Look So Elegant

staff@housedigest.com (Nala Ortiz) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Paper lanterns add a touch of whimsy to whatever space they're in. Here's how to easily make your own with tissue paper and pressed flowers or other florals.

Repel Squirrels From Your Garden With A Plant They Can't Stand

staff@housedigest.com (Magdalena Becker) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Squirrels are cute, but they have a tendency to wreak havoc in gardens. Deter them humanely by planting this especially fragrant flower that they hate.

The Crucial Step To Do Before Bringing Cut Peonies Inside To Keep Pests Out

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0000

While it may be easy to ignore tiny pests in the garden, we don't want to bring them indoors with the flowers. Here's what to do to remove ants from peonies.

The Perennial Plant Family You Can Grow In Pots That Butterflies Will Flock To

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

If you have a smaller backyard, a patio, or just an apartment balcony, this plant grows well in containers and is a perfect home to pollinators.

As A Groundcover Or In Hanging Baskets: The Perennial That Looks Good Anywhere

staff@housedigest.com (Lisa Davis) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Whether you want a small accent on your porch or a large swath of low-growing greenery, this trailing, flowering plant could be perfect for you.

The Overlooked Mistake You'll Want To Avoid When Planting Peonies

staff@housedigest.com (Barb Hudson) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:40:00 +0000

Flowers add beauty to a garden and peonies are among the prettiest of them all. You want to make sure you avoid this common mistake when planting them.

13 Herbs That Flourish When Grown In Raised Garden Beds

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0000

If you're trying to figure out what to plant in your raised garden bed, then look no further than this handy list of incredible herbs you will love.