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How to Grow Echinacea (Coneflower): Care, Cultivars & Common Problems

Apr 9, 2025 | Flowers, Landscape

Learn why Echinacea is a must-have for creating colorful and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Foamflower

Mar 25, 2025 | Flowers, Landscape

“Foamflower is a low-growing, shade-loving native perennial with delicate spring blooms and colorful year-round foliage. This guide covers planting, care, and cultivar options for your woodland or container garden.”

Gerbera Daisy Care: Essential Growing Tips for Home Gardeners

Mar 3, 2025 | Flowering, Flowers

Discover how Gerbera Daisies brighten up your outdoor spaces with their long-lasting flowers.

How to Grow Zinnias: The Best Varieties & Care Tips

Feb 14, 2025 | Annuals, Flowers

Zinnias are easy-to-grow, sun-loving annuals perfect for any garden. Learn about the best varieties, planting methods, watering tips, and care essentials.

Perennials That Persist Through Droughts and Floods

Jan 17, 2025 | Flowering, Flowers, In the Garden, Perennials

Perennials That Persist Through Droughts and Floods explores resilient plants that can thrive despite South Carolina’s erratic rainfall. From hardy crinum lilies to black-eyed Susans, discover perennials with specialized adaptations like bulbs and rhizomes that enable them to survive both dry spells and flooding. Learn how to strategically plant and care for these tough, beautiful additions to your garden.