Last updated on August 17th, 2021 at 09:47 pmPeople all around the world love the sugar apple fruit for its heavenly sweet flavor. It makes a great addition to desserts, fruit salads, and drinks. Previously it was believed that the sugar apple was native to India, but today, its origin is believed to be from […]
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Calamansi Planting – A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Grow It
Last updated on August 17th, 2021 at 09:48 pmCalamansi, or calamondin, is a citrus fruit that originates from the Philippines. That is why it’s also known as the Philippine lemon and Philippine lime. They look like oranges or lemons. Also, they’re rich in vitamin C, like most citrus fruits. However, the peel is sweet, and […]
15 of the Best Smelling Plants Ever
Last updated on April 1st, 2021 at 06:01 pmI love making my home smell good naturally, and the best way to do so is through these best smelling plants. There is nothing more natural than a plant that smells absolutely delicious. Your guests will thank you, and you’ll always want one of these best smelling […]
Indoor Palm Trees: Bring the Beach Inside
Last updated on June 11th, 2021 at 05:09 pmWhen I moved into my first apartment, my best friend gave me a gorgeous Cat Palm tree, in the prettiest little pot. It’s been more than twenty years since I first lived in that tiny apartment and that little Cat Palm in the blue pot is still […]
Top 10 Trees With Fall Color To Add To Your Front Yard
Like many people across the world, I simply love all of the colors of Fall. There’s nothing better than looking out over your colorful yard while indulging in some fresh apple cider. And if you love trees with fall color, I recommend planning your trees around the ones that will give you plenty of Fall […]
Landscaping Around Trees 101
Landscaping around trees can really make a big impact to your yard.I like to use all of the available space when I’m tackling a landscaping project, especially if the yard was tiny to begin with! The area around growing trees is often disregarded when landscaping, but when done correctly can really maximize the effect of […]
10 Small Landscaping Trees That Require Little Growing Space
Last updated on June 11th, 2021 at 05:37 pmI love adding small trees, plants, and shrubs wherever I can. Every gardener knows that they’re a fantastic way to “green” up your existing yard space. If you’re a gardener with a tiny yard, never fear! It’s absolutely possible to grow trees in small yard spaces without […]
Trees Well Suited For Dry Areas
Last updated on October 19th, 2019 at 07:54 pm I remember when I first moved to Utah, I knew it was a desert, so I was so worried that I wouldn’t be able to have trees in my yard! Fortunately, I was happy to learn that trees are easy to grow (even in Salt Lake […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (April)
Last updated on April 26th, 2020 at 12:38 am Spring is here! It’s here! It’s finally here! The Spring equinox has come and gone and warmer days are officially on the horizon. At least, I hope so! You can never really tell what kind of weather is in store in our neck of the woods! […]
Spring Seed Bombs
Last updated on January 10th, 2020 at 01:22 am Spring is in the air and my garden is definitely ready for it. Though we got a few inches of snow over the weekend, I’m confident (hopefully…) that it will melt soon and I can really start working in my garden. Until it melts, I’ll just have to […]