Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:32 am How to Get Started: If growing in a pot, make sure you account for the space needed for your plants to grow. Make sure your container leaves 2 inches of grow room around the roots. Plant in an area that gets full to partial […]
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 […]
How to Landscape Without Grass
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am Have you been tempted to landscape without grass? Do you know what a xeriscape is? A xeriscape is a garden landscape that features absolutely no kind of grass. If you are trying to save water, or simply landscape with style, here’s how to design your […]
Plant Guide: Water Lily
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:34 am How to Get Started: Begin growing Water Lilies just as you would any other annuals. Pick an area of plenty of sunlight. Plant your water lilies in dirt and gravel, keeping the growing tip positioned slightly above the soil. Learn more about planting Water Lilies […]
Plant Guide: Crossandra
Last updated on November 7th, 2021 at 12:37 am How to Get Started: Bright but indirect sunlight is the place for these bad boys. If planting in a container, choose a rich, peat soil. Make sure that the soil used is well-draining, or you may have an issue with root rot. Bi-weekly, fertilize […]
Plant Guide: Barberry
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:40 pm How to Get Started: Barberry does well in almost any area of the yard equipped with ample sunlight and well-draining soil. Some gardeners have even found success growing them in containers. Water heavily until the shrub has established itself, and then water once […]
Plant Guide: Spirea
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:40 pm How to Get Started: Begin growing Spirea in late fall or early spring in an area of full sun. Soil should be well draining and acidic. Water plants deeply immediately after planting, and then make sure they get two inches of water weekly. […]
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Plant Guide: Leeks
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:35 am How to Get Started: To begin, plant in an area of bright sunlight with well-draining soil. Be sure to plant each plant at least 6 inches apart in your garden. Before planting, it’s a good idea to lay down mulch or compost. Newly planted […]
Plant Guide: Daylily
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:36 am How to Get Started: Plant in an area of full sun in well-drained soil. Make sure to use a mixture of peat moss or compost to the soil after planting, and give your new perennial a decent, deep watering. Gardeners should fertilize plants twice […]