Author: Flower Chick
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 …
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 Why do we plant spring-flowering bulbs in the fall? These spring beauties are what we call “dormant perennials.” They need the cool, …
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 …
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 – 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 …
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 …
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 - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
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 …
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. …