Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am 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 […]
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Do You Make A Gardening Wish List? I Do!
Last updated on December 12th, 2019 at 02:02 am I’m always looking for new ways to get what I want out of my garden, and over the last few years, I’ve learned that the best way to make your garden successful is by planning ahead all year long. I plan ahead by creating my […]
Simple and Straightforward Solutions for Small Backyards
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:11 amOne of my nieces just purchased her first house (I know, how can she possibly be old enough for that already?!) and she has asked for my help when it comes to planning and designing her outdoor spaces. I know all too well that the yard is […]
Need To Brush Up On Your Gardening Skills? Go To Gardening School
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:35 amI’ve been a gardener for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a young kid in elementary school, I loved digging into the dirt to get my hands dirty with my father and grandfather. I learned early on that gardening is one of the […]
TLC Tips For Tropical Plants
Last updated on December 2nd, 2020 at 09:57 pmWhen I moved into my first apartment, I was determined to make my new home an oasis full of tropical plants. Unfortunately, my love of the A/C and lack of a southern facing window made it difficult for these plants to grow and thrive. But of course, […]
Problem-Solving Plants
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:37 amGardening can get seriously tricky…and I’ll be the first one to admit it! There are some plants out there that are just downright difficult to grow. It can be hard for us gardeners to adapt our care habits around the needs posed by a few difficult plants. […]
Plants That are Best Friends
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 02:38 am I love companion planting! There’s something so magical about planting things that get along together nicely. For example, did you know that carrots and lettuce are one of the very best veggies to grow next to one another because they help keep each other free of […]
A Plant a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Last updated on March 4th, 2019 at 06:58 pm I love modern medicine…don’t get me wrong, but I’m a firm believer in the power of plants. If grown and consumed correctly, they can really have wonderful effects on your health! Whether it be to treat common skin ailments or an upset stomach or two, these […]
Veronica Plant Care: The Complete Guide
Last updated on November 6th, 2021 at 10:37 pmI’m always looking to add a touch of the dramatic to my flower garden but it can be hard to find unique flowers that are low maintenance. Fortunately, I found all of those things and more in the Veronica flower! Veronica perennials are available in a variety […]
Hothouses for Tomatoes
Last updated on December 2nd, 2020 at 09:57 pmFinding good tips for growing tomatoes in hothouses can be difficult to come by! The process is unconventional for most gardeners but a terrific one at that. Especially if you live in a chilly area of the country that isn’t great for tomato growth. Don’t let your grow […]