Have you ever brushed past a plant and been instantly refreshed by a burst of zesty, citrus fragrance? If you own a Pelargonium crispum, you already know that its scent is one of the garden’s greatest rewards. Learning how to grow your own lemon geranium cuttings is the most rewarding way to fill every room…
Do you feel a bit discouraged when your favorite potted plants start looking more like dry sticks than lush, flowering beauties? It is a common frustration for many gardeners to see their vibrant flowers slowly turn into woody geraniums with bare, brown stems and very few leaves. The good news is that these plants are…
Have you ever bought a beautiful “geranium” at a nursery, only to have it wither away after the first winter frost? You are certainly not alone in this frustration. The geranium vs pelargonium debate has confused even the most experienced green thumbs for centuries due to a botanical naming mix-up from the 1700s. In this…
Every gardener dreams of finding that one perfect plant that looks stunning and requires almost no work to maintain throughout the season. By choosing geranium rozanne ground cover, you can finally achieve a lush, weed-smothering carpet of violet-blue flowers that lasts from late spring until the first frost. In this guide, I will show you…
Have you ever walked through a garden and felt a sudden sense of peace when you spotted a patch of vibrant, cool blue? Finding a true blue geranium flower can feel like discovering a hidden gem among the more common reds and pinks of the floral world. If you have ever struggled to keep these…
Finding a plant that combines dramatic foliage with a massive explosion of color can feel like a difficult search for many gardeners. You likely want something that looks exotic but doesn’t require a degree in botany to keep alive in your backyard. I promise you that adding geranium palmatum to your garden will provide that…
Do you find it heartbreaking to watch your vibrant, blooming geraniums succumb to the first bite of winter frost? You are not alone, as many gardeners feel the same way after spending months nurturing these beautiful displays. The good news is that learning how to keep geraniums over winter is much easier than you might…
Have you ever walked past a house and seen vibrant flowers spilling out of window boxes like a floral waterfall? Most likely, you were admiring the stunning beauty of the ivy geranium. I know how frustrating it can be when your summer containers look a bit sparse or leggy. This guide is designed to help…
Many gardeners look at their lawn and see a sea of green, but sometimes a tiny, soft-leaved surprise pops up. You might be wondering if that low-growing plant with the delicate pink flowers is a friend or a foe. I promise that once you understand the unique charms of the dove’s foot geranium, you will…