Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:24 am How to Get Started: Plant bulbs about 2 to 3 inches in the ground, with the pointy eye up. Cover with soil. Plant in the fall for the best results. After planting, soak the soil thoroughly with water. After the first week, canna plants […]
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Plant Guide: Swiss Chard
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:25 am How to Get Started: Plant Swiss chard about 3 weeks FOLLOWING the last spring frost date in your area. Plants can also be started for a winter crop after the last fall frost. Water the vegetables throughouly during the Summer and use mulch to […]
Plant Guide: Blanket Flower
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:26 am How to Get Started: These flowers prefer loose, sandy soils in an area of full sun. Soil should be well draining with an alkaline PH balance. Water plants regularly, until plants become established. Established plants are drought tolerant, and should only be watered a few […]
10 of the BEST Plants for Gardening Hedges
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:27 am Your backyard garden isn’t complete without a few gorgeous hedges! Whether you use them as a boarder, or a backdrop, hedges are a really great landscaping for beginners idea. You’ll love these backyard gardening ideas. Boxwood If you are looking to create shaped shrubs […]
Plant Guide: Yucca
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:28 am How to Get Started: Plant in well-draining soil in an area of tons of sunshine. Water once every ten days, or when the first few inches of soil are dry to the touch. The Yucca plant does have sharp leaves, so it’s not […]
Finally Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:29 am Considered an “aggressive weed” in most grow zones across the country; Creeping Charlie loves moist soil and taking over your yard. Creeping Charlie is also known as “ground ivy” and as a part of the mint family (it even smells like mint!) it has a […]
Plant Guide: Soapwort
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am How to Get Started: It is best to sow seeds directly into garden during late Spring. Choose an area of full sun and make sure that the soil is well-draining. Because the size varies so greatly, place plants at least a foot apart. Expect […]
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 […]
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How to Make Your Own Beehive
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:37 am It’s isn’t hard to build your own DIY beehive! The bees are SERIOUSLY the bees knees! Not only do they provide “nature’s currency” or rather, honey, but their pollination abilities are what keep our flowers looking lush and our gardens producing tasty treats. If you […]