Bring your garden beds and containers to life with vibrant plants and flowers that also welcome visitors like hummingbirds. Discover sun-loving beauties and shade-friendly blooms that are perfect for pots, and get our container gardening tips that will help you plant them like a pro. Plus, learn why you shouldn't fill your garden to the brim (just yet anyway!) and get info on a groundbreaking online event. As hummingbirds make their annual migration north across the U.S., make sure your garden is a welcoming pit stop. Including a mix of these annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines not only brings color and variety into your garden, but also provides the essential nectar these tiny travelers need along the way. Check out the 2024 Spring Migration Map to see where they're at! And, click here for more on attracting hummingbirds with native plants, from the USDA. Growing plants in pots is perfect for everyone! Only have a balcony? Perfect! Have a large property and need a focal point? Perfect! Want to create a changeable display? Perfect! No matter the size, shape, or location of your garden, there's always room for containers. Learn how to choose the right plants, plus get potting tips, care advice, and display inspiration. Sowing Sunshine: Embrace the Tropical Vibe with Containers Embrace the allure of the tropics with favorites like Canna lilies, whose bold, exotic foliage adds drama to any space. Pair them with the intricate patterns of Caladium for a dynamic contrast. Introduce the elegant blooms of lilies and calla lilies to infuse your oasis with a touch of sophistication and tropical flair. Visit FlowerBulb.eu for inspiration! 🏵️ Bonus: Leave a comment on our 5/1 Instagram post to be entered to win $100 in flower bulbs—winner picked on Monday 5/6! Are you feverishly filling pots and garden beds with spring-blooming plants and flowers? If you're anything like me, the answer is YES! It can be so hard to show restraint when the garden centers are bursting at the seams with color. But, you'll thank yourself in a few months if you leave room to add in some summer and fall bloomers when those spring flowers are fading. Here are 12 ideas for planning a garden that's bursting with color. Photo by: Proven Winners. Also, be sure to check out these printable PDF charts: All-Season Color with Perennials & Shrubs Ecological Gardening Summit Step into the future of gardening with the Ecological Gardening Summit, a groundbreaking virtual event designed for gardeners who aspire to be at the forefront of the ecological gardening movement. Hosted by Joe Lamp'l along with an incredible lineup of topics & speakers including:
Gain expert knowledge on cultivating backyard wildlife sanctuaries with practical advice you can take right back to your own garden, regardless of its size or location. Get more info & secure your spot! Bonus Podcast: The Ethos of the Ecological Gardening Summit, with Joe Lamp'l & Doug Tallamy If you have trouble leaving space in your spring garden beds for summer- and fall-blooming plants, try using a container as a placeholder. Plant up a colorful pot and place it within your bed. It not only fills the space, but also adds additional color from the container itself and variable height to your planting. In a couple months, you can either replant the container or move it out of the bed and add a more "permanent" seasonal selection. Happy gardening! Did you enjoy this newsletter? Give the gift of flowers! Don't know which ones? Were you forwarded this newsletter from a friend? No images? Click here for a web version of this email. |