Posts tagged Chrysanthemums

April 19, 2012

 

Helenium

Preparing Now For September Color

Spring is the time to prepare for fall, so this month is a good time to think about your September garden.

September 22, 2011

 

Colorful flower garden.

Pleasing Color Schemes

When we consistently plant the colors we like, it usually happens that the color scheme pleases us overall.

September 23, 2010

 

Chrysanthemum_Dance

Perennial Mums

To grow mums as perennials here in the Midwest, it is best to buy small plants in the spring and pinch them back in the summer for more blooms in the fall.

December 17, 2009

 

a flower arrangement of red and white flowers in a Christmas vase surrounded with ornaments and holiday beads.

Buds and Blooms: Easy And Economical Holiday Flower Arrangements

In the days leading up to the holidays, flower lovers start thinking about how flowers can be used as part of their seasonal decorations.

September 10, 2009

 

Hanging bleeding hearts.

Wicked Plants

Amy Stewart has written a fascinating book called Wicked Plants.

May 28, 2009

 

Close up of a fall aster.

Small For Fall: Preparing For Fall Flowers In The Spring

It may be spring, but you can always start preparing for fall flowers.

November 20, 2008

 

Small pumpkins, from above.

Thanksgiving Table

On today's Focus On Flowers, we've got a festive design for your Thanksgiving table!

July 5, 2007

 

purple chrysanthemums

Overachievers

Take a deep breath, pick up your clippers and shear these plants back right now.

October 1, 2004

 

chinese teacup

Chrysanthemum

The ancient Chinese valued plants for their symbolic and moral associations.

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