I’m not going to lie, not even for a moment. Vegetable gardening is not for the faint of heart. Unless you’ve personally been there, I can’t explain the sadness of losing a sick plant to bugs, pests, or worse: overwatering. That’s why when things aren’t growing in my veggie garden, I retreat to my flower […]
Flower Gardening
Plant Guide: Canna
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 should receive about an inch of water per-week. […]
10 Powerful Garden Pollinators
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 because it’s commonly covered in a variety of butterflies. […]
Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine
How to Get Started: Be warned that this vine can be considered invasive. You may end up with them all over your garden! This vine loves areas of full sun, and should be watered deeply after planting. During the summertime (and once established) Trumpet Vines need as little as an inch of water per […]
How to Grow Hibiscus
Have you ever wanted to start growing hibiscus? Hibiscus are one of my favorite varieties of flowers! The big, beautiful petals in tons of lush colors make me instantly happy, and instantly nostalgic for that Hawaiian vacation I took in middle school! Doesn’t a hibiscus tree in your front yard just give off an effortless […]