Have you ever heard of nitrogen fixing plants? If not, you are about to be completely amazed! Nitrogen fixing plants are plants whose roots are colonized by nitrogen rich bacteria. Once the nitrogen dies off, it becomes available for the plant to use, keeping it healthy for an extended period of time. Add these great […]
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5 Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Growing Microgreens Indoors
Growing microgreens is a great way to get your green thumb ready for the crazy summer months that are sure to begin here in a few months. Often times, microgreens are grown directly in water, making them incredibly easy to manage for most people. Get ready for the warmer months ahead with a few of […]
Drought Tolerant Designs: Australian Garden Landscaping
Australia is an absolutely beautiful country and you’d never guess that pretty much everything grown in the area has to be drought tolerant. It doesn’t rain too often in the Outback. If you live in a drought susceptible area of the country, try one of these Australian garden landscaping ideas. They require little to no […]
Container Gardening: Layering Bulbs For Beautiful Blooms In Pots
Now that the holidays are finally behind us (what an insane few months it’s been!) we can turn our thoughts ahead to the Spring season. Believe it or not, it will be here before we know it and it’ll be time to get to work in our gardens yet again. I truly cannot wait! Today, […]
Beautiful Houseplants That Are Safe For Cats
Over the last year or so, I have created a pretty impressive collection of houseplants. Many of my friends joke that walking into my home is a bit like walking into a greenhouse! Just a few weeks ago, my friend was going out of town on vacation and entrusted me to watch her cat. Within […]
Easy DIY Bath Salts Made With Dried Peonies That Are So Relaxing
Now that the Fall weather has hit my area with full force, I’m coming to terms with the fact that I probably won’t get to spend tons of time in my garden until spring. Fortunately, there are a few great DIY ideas that allow me to use items harvested from the yard in unique and […]
Deep Watering For Trees And Shrubs In The Fall
Deep watering trees and plants one last time before the winter hits is crucial to the health of your plant. But do you know how to correctly deep water your plants? Most people don’t, but this guide will help you water your plants so they stay healthy for seasons to come. Here’s how to deep […]
Top 10 Trees With Fall Color To Add To Your Front Yard
Like many people across the world, I simply love all of the colors of Fall. There’s nothing better than looking out over your colorful yard while indulging in some fresh apple cider. And if you love trees with fall color, I recommend planning your trees around the ones that will give you plenty of Fall […]
Plants To Use Near Swimming Pools
I just love backyard swimming pools! There’s something so fun about having one of these in your backyard when it gets hot in the Summer! And if you ask me, the only thing more fun than playing in a swimming pool is landscaping around one! The right plants can make any backyard pool look like […]
Ferns: The Difference Between Palmate And Pinnate
Though difficult to grow, ferns are one of my favorite garden plants. Though I don’t have any outdoors, I have a few ferns growing inside and it’s been an adventure learning to care for them. If you’re thinking about growing ferns either outdoors or in, you might have a few questions about the species. For […]