64 Best Gifts For Gardeners
Here are Flower Chick’s 64 Top Picks for the Best Gifts For Gardeners! These gardening gifts all meet my criteria: good quality, interesting, useful, and something you wouldn’t necessarily buy …
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How To Winterize Roses
How To Winterize Roses Winterizing roses is very important to ensure they survive the cold months and vigorously grow from year to year. Not all roses need winter protection …
Fall Planting: Bulbs For Zone 5 & 6
FALL PLANTING – BULBS FOR ZONE 5 & 6 Why do we plant spring-flowering bulbs in the fall? These spring beauties are what we call “dormant perennials.” They need the cool, …
Door County: Spectacular Gardens & Supper Clubs
Welcome to our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as Flower Chick spends a week in Wisconsin’s beautiful Door County. This peninsula between Lake Michigan and Green Bay is home …
What To Plant In August & September
Do you think you’re done planting by August? Well, think again! There are still perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetables and even annuals you can plant in late summer to reap …
Fall Blooming Perennials
FALL BLOOMING PERENNIALS – Gear Your Garden Up For Fall The following perennials bloom in the fall adding pretty hues and multiple season interest to your Zone 5 & …
Lake Geneva Area Gardens: Southern Wisconsin In Bloom
Lake Geneva holds a special place in the hearts of many. Those who have visited the Lake Geneva area and spent time here undoubtedly hold a treasure trove of …
How To Attract Monarch Butterflies To Your Yard
Do you want to learn how to attract monarch butterflies to your yard? Read on for how best to set up a butterfly friendly garden that caters to these …
Indianapolis Gardens: A Zone 6 Showcase
Welcome to Flower Chick’s latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature, as we spotlight Indianapolis gardens on a visit through The Hoosier State. Indiana’s capital city is well known for beautiful …
12 Plants to Attract Dragonflies for Mosquito Control
Dragonflies are some of the best predators to keep mosquito populations low. I'll show you how to attract these beneficial insects to your yard. Not only do they scavenge …
Fort Wayne Indiana: Hoosier State Garden Travel
Welcome to another FlowerChick.com exclusive in our ongoing “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series. We’ll take you along on a three day excursion to Fort Wayne, Indiana, a vibrant city …
How To Water Outdoor Plants: 10 Tips
To prevent your plants from drooping their heads in summer, they need plenty of water. But how much or how often should they be watered? Is it better to …
Visiting Wellfield Botanic Gardens Elkhart Indiana
In our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature, Flower Chick ventures into Indiana for a visit to Elkhart and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens. A week long Hoosier State visit continues …
Summer Blooming Bulbs for Zone 5 & 6
Summer Blooming Bulbs for Zone 5 & 6 are flower bulbs planted in the spring which produce some of the most dramatic garden color with minimal effort. Tuck them …
Creating A Memory Garden
Creating a memory garden is a lovely way to honor a loved one … be it a close relative, good friend, or a beloved pet. If you’ve lost someone …
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds It’s such a treat to see hummingbirds in your garden! The best way of attracting them is to use a combination of hummingbird feeders and …
Easy Care Perennials For Full Sun
Do you have a spot in your yard that gets a lot of sun? Full sun perennials are easy to care for and come in a huge variety of …
10 Edibles To Grow In Containers
Don't think you have enough room to grow vegetables and herbs? Containers are the answer! Check out these 10 edibles to grow in containers - no prima donnas here …
Visiting Rockford’s Gardens
Visiting Rockford's Gardens - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
Get Started Composting in 6 Easy Steps
What Is Compost Composting is the process of converting food scraps and yard waste into material that boosts soil health. This means gardeners need less store-bought fertilizers to get …
Creating a Bee Friendly Garden
Everyone can do their part to help the bees. It doesn't matter if you have acres of land, a small patio or a balcony with a few flowering containers. …