By Bethany Hayes Flowers make a lovely addition to any garden, but you might think you have a brown thumb and can’t grow flowers. Try adding some of these easy flowers for beginner gardeners; they’re perfect for first-time gardeners or those who kill everything in their … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pinks (Dianthus)
What would the perennial garden be without mounds of pinks? Pinks, or dianthus, are related to carnations and most have similar flowers with ragged, notched edges. Pinks are usually smaller and hardier than carnations. The plants have attractive gray-green, elongated leaves and … [Read more...]
Growing Dianthus
Dianthus, also known as Pinks, Carnations, and Sweet William, are some of the most popular flowers for the home garden. They are versatile, long lasting and generally disease and pest-free. They work well in flowerbeds, borders, rock gardens, and in … [Read more...]