Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:36 am Ornamental grasses add depth, color, and tons of texture to gardens and landscaping. For years I have used them to create privacy in my backyard, and the best part is: you can harvest your grasses come fall! Ornamental grasses do grow rapidly, however, and you’ll […]
Plant Guide: Hibiscus
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:36 am How to Get Started: Keep your plants in areas of full sun, and make sure that your soil is well draining. Flowers need frequent watering, but make sure that they aren’t “sitting” in soggy soil. You don’t even need fertilizer to make your […]
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 […]
Plant Guide: Flowering Kale
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:37 am How to Get Started: To get started on your winter garden, you can either propagate your seeds indoors (you will have to start the seeds so they are ready to go in-ground by mid August) or you can purchase Kale plants directly from a […]
Plant Guide: Japanese Painted Fern
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 12:41 pm How to Get Started: Rich soil with added compost provide the best growth conditions for these perennials. Make sure that the soil has plenty of drainage, or you could lose your ferns to root rot. If you choose to add compost, you will not […]
How to Prune Flowering Shrubs
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:38 am My Spring flowering shrubs are one of my favorite parts of my front yard. I look forward to my Peonies blossoming every Spring! However, after the blooms (and sometimes even before!) comes the task of pruning your bushes. Read my guide to see how I […]
Plant Guide: Catmint
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:39 am How to Get Started: Plant in the spring. Use cuttings or grow it from seed, but start seed propagation (or just general planting) after the final frost in your area. Space your seeds or cuttings at least a foot apart because this plant […]
Plant Guide: Heliotrope
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:39 am How to Get Started: Plant your flowers about 10 to 12 weeks before your last frost date, under grow lights. After the threat of a late-Spring frost has vanished transplant your seedlings outside. This plant loves areas of fertile, well-drained soil. Plants should […]
Plant Guide: Columbine
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:39 am How to Get Started: Plant your flowers in a soil that is well draining and not too dry. Make sure that it doesn’t get too hot in your grow zone during the summer, or your Columbines may die off. If you are living in […]
Don’t Buy Plants from A Nursery Again!
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:40 am Looking for somewhere to buy plants cheap? Buy plants online instead! It should be mentioned that I’m not telling you to stay far away from your local nurseries…in fact that couldn’t be further from the truth! Instead, I’m telling you never to purchase your plants […]