By Erica Sweeney
Drying wildflowers can create a beautiful decorative piece. While dried wildflowers can be purchased, you can also preserve your own. While there are several ways of drying wildflowers, air drying is one of the easiest and most effective methods because it keeps the wildflowers' colors and shapes intact. Pick wildflowers just before they are in full bloom. Do not pick flowers that are...
By JBC
The advent of spring is a time of renewal. All of the flowers that have died and wilted during the cold winter months can thrive anew. Many people want to brighten up their gardens made barren by the winter, but aren't sure what flowers will do the best in spring. If you are new to gardening, you may not be familiar with the terms "perennial or annual." It's important to...
By Laura H.
Gardenia bushes have little white flowers that give off a beautiful refreshing scent. They are considered one of the most popular tropical plants that are used around homes. After they bloom the gardenia flower can be cut and placed inside the home for decoration, lasting for weeks. Gardenia bushes tend to be relatively easy to care for. Plant the gardenia bush out of direct sunlight. Shaded...