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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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 […]
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 […]
Plant Guide: Bee Balm
Last updated on December 5th, 2020 at 12:43 amAs long as I’ve been been gardening, I’ve been an advocate of planting in Bee Balm wherever possible. It’s ridiculously easy to care for! If you’re trying to attract pollinators to your garden, try planting the bright and colorful Bee Balm! Bee Balm is an easy-to-grow perennial […]
Beautiful Blooms Hummingbirds Can’t Resist
Last updated on December 2nd, 2020 at 09:57 pmJust because winter is here doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking of spring! As far as I’m concerned, it’s never early enough to start planning ahead to Spring. I’m full of ideas for next Spring, but so far, the biggest to-do on my list is to […]
Flowers to Make Fall Wreaths
Last updated on November 15th, 2019 at 12:18 pm It’s finally September! Although it’s still as hot as can be in my neck of the woods, I think now is a perfectly reasonable time to start decorating for fall! At the end of the month, I’m hosting a DIY Fall Wreath craft class for all […]
10 Powerful Garden Pollinators
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:25 am Brighten up your flower garden with these powerful garden pollinators! Pollinators like the ones featured will attract the bees to your garden for better pollination and a brighter garden! Check out these flower garden pollinators! Butterfly Bush Butterfly Bush is gorgeous and gets it’s name […]
10 Bulbs That Deer HATE
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:32 am I live in Heber, Utah, and have my fair share of deer visitors. Year after year, the native deer eat my most precious plants. But not this year! This year, I’m planting plenty of deer-resistant bulbs. When the deer don’t eat, my garden looks […]
Plant Guide: Snapdragon
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:41 am How to Get Started: Before planting Snapdragons it’s important to note that they like to grow in soil that has a PH of 6.2 and 7.0. I suggest testing your soil prior to planting. Snapdragons do die off rather quickly, and rarely survive […]
Plant Guide: Bleeding Heart
Last updated on April 2nd, 2018 at 02:45 pm How to Get Started: This perennial likes to be planted in moist, organic soil. This plant does need a solid few hours of sunlight everyday, but does better in areas of partial shade. If possible, try to work compost into the soil prior to […]