Unless the foliage of other perennials grows up to mask the bulb foliage as it decays, the garden looks a mess.
Whether you pick flowers from your garden or buy them, all cut flowers benefit from being conditioned before they are arranged.
Flowering shrubs are invaluable in the garden, and many have pleasant perfumes as well as lovely flowers.
Low-growing phloxes have a cool color palette made up of lavenders, purples, pinks and whites.