Elara Bennet

Growing peonies is a timeless gardening joy; when planted and cared for correctly, they can flourish for decades, sometimes over 50 years in the same spot. Their lush blooms thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily) and loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Plant roots shallow, with the eyes no more

Peony flower​s are breathtaking, but many gardeners struggle with late blooming, weak stems, poor flowering, or plants that fail to thrive after planting. This guide solves those challenges with practical, time-tested tips. You’ll learn how to choose the right type herbaceous, tree, or Itoh for your climate, and how to plant seeds, roots, or potted

A potted hydrangea can turn any porch, patio, or balcony into a showpiece if you know how to choose, plant, and care for it. The secret starts with picking the right variety for containers from the reblooming Endless Summer to compact Cityline® Paris or cascading Fairytrail Bride. Your pot choice matters too: at least 18–24

The limelight hydrangea is a panicle-style, cold-hardy shrub prized for its cone-shaped flower clusters that start lime green and slowly age into pink, rose, and burgundy by fall. It thrives in USDA Zones 3–9, blooms on new wood, and performs reliably in full sun to partial shade. Available in multiple forms, standard bush, dwarf, and

Blue hydrangea flowers thrive in USDA Zones 5–9 and bloom best in acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 5.5. The blue color develops when aluminum is absorbed by the plant roots, pine mulch, coffee grounds, and aluminum sulfate help maintain rich blue tones. Morning sun and afternoon shade protect blooms from scorching and