Back when I first started gardening I thought that the only plants that would need to be pruned were rosebushes! Boy, was I wrong! Just after my first year of gardening, I quickly learned that there are a lot of plants out there, bushes, vines, and even flowers, that require just a little bit of […]
Trees
Plant Guide: Palm Tree
Did you know that virtually anyone can begin growing palm tree? This recognizable and beautiful tropical staple looks incredible in any home or any yard. Use this thorough and wonderful guide when growing any kind of palm tree. Growing one of these trees really isn’t as hard as you might think it is. They are […]
Plant Guide: Dogwood Tree
How to Get Started: Dogwood tree prefers areas of partial sun. Planting it in direct sun could shock your tree! Plant in an area of soil that drains well and is slightly acidic. If transplanting, do so in late fall or early spring. When flowering (and in a dry spell) Dogwood trees need […]
Plant Guide: Redbud Tree
How to Get Started: When picking a spot to plant your redbud, make sure it’s in an area of well-draining soil. Depending on the variety of redbud, some trees do better in partial shade (don’t expect many blossoms from trees planted in partial shade) and some do better in areas of full sun. The […]
How to Grow Bananas Indoors This Winter!
I wasn’t super on board with the banana thing until just recently (are they not the oddest texture, ever?) but ever since I got on board, I can’t NOT have one in my morning smoothie! While I love running to the grocery store to restock on all of my necessary items, I’d love to have […]
Never Buy Tangerines Again!
Buying Tangerines? Forget it! When grocery stores sell citrus, it’s often overpriced, and has likely been pumped full of preservatives. Instead of putting all of that gunk into your body, why not grow your own Tangerines? It will take some time for the first harvest, but soon you’ll never have to buy Tangerines again! Keep […]
Grow Cherry Trees: From Pits!
I love growing cherry trees! Who doesn’t love a fresh bowl of cherries? They’re simply delicious at any point of the day! I’ve wanted to grow a cherry tree for as long as I can remember, because growing fruit trees is seriously so much fun! I was happy to learn that growing cherry […]
Grow Delicious Peaches!
I love growing peaches, and so does my family! All of my family members know how much of a sucker I am for a juicy peach in the middle of Summer! I’ve always made it a point to buy peaches from my local farmers, and they rarely disappoint! This year, I decided to […]
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Growing Lemons Indoors
Imagine! Having a freshly sliced lemon wedge whenever your heart desires! How awesome would it be to always have lemon water around your house? I’ll show you how easy it is to grow a lemon tree-indoors! ** It is recommended that you purchase a dwarf lemon tree. The Improved Meyer Lemon variety tends to do […]
How to Grow a Bonsai Tree
Bonsai trees were created by the Chinese almost two thousand years ago when they intentionally “shrunk” a full-sized tree by methodically trimming it’s branches and roots. The Bonsai tree is said to be a very powerful meditation tool, as it is commonly worshipped, and is thought to bring peace and calming to areas of the […]