When to start seeds indoors so seedlings are ready at the right time to be planted outside? See how to determine plant dates and organize with a sowing calendar. Includes seed start guide for … Continue reading →
A frost date is the average date of the last light freeze in spring or the first light freeze in fall for a given location. Know the frost date for your area to determine the most appropriate time to set plants … Continue reading →
Hyacinth Bean vine (Dolichos lablab) is an easy to grow annual with delicate scented pea-like pink-purple flower and large thick deep purple seed pod. They are also available in white varieties. As this vine grows … Continue reading →
Let’s look at how much water annual flowers need and how often you should water annuals so they stay healthy. Annual plants will droop when they need water, and annual plants will droop when they … Continue reading →
Fire pits provide a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors long into the colder months of the year. Burning the correct type of wood in a fire pit is important for the overall enjoyment as … Continue reading →
Beautiful petunias bursting with flowers are first to be seen where ever flowers are sold. But to keep petunias full and flowering all season requires some regular attention. Petunias are one of the more labor-intensive … Continue reading →
We choose our ideal fire pit locations for many reasons including comfort, ease of access and warmth. But when our ideal location is a wood deck, it may leave us questioning if it is … Continue reading →
Plant, grow and care for sunflowers easily. With lots of varieties to choose from from short to tall, anyone can enjoy sunflowers all summer long. Grow sunflowers and you will find they are more than … Continue reading →
Use flowering bulbs in your rock garden to start Spring with a burst of energy or fill drab spots with color as fall arrives. Whether emerging from between rocks or playfully splashed across spaces, bulbs … Continue reading →
Burlap (also called hessian burlap) is a natural product that is used in the garden to provide protection or covering. It’s natural open-weave allows air flow which prevents or minimizes rotting due to trapped moisture. … Continue reading →
Outdoor benches are used to provide comfortable seating, add focal points to landscape, or double duty for functional storage. A bench tucked in along the garden path is inviting – quietly coaxing onlookers to ‘”come, … Continue reading →
For most Do-It-Yourself gardeners, a garden cart is an invaluable tool. Whether hauling bulky materials or loading up all your supplies before heading out to the yard, the garden cart is often sought after to … Continue reading →
Red white and blue outdoor decorations for Fourth of July patriotic honor in the garden, house, yard or as a gift. Almost everyone in America knows at least one man or woman who were or … Continue reading →
Attract hummingbirds to your yard with a few simple steps. Once you’ve had these charming characters spend the summer with you, you will look forward to their arrival year after year. Hummingbird migration is one … Continue reading →
Enjoy the benefit of garden planters that are lightweight by choosing resin and resin composites. Shiny surfaces can look like ceramics and textures mimic stone and wood. We no longer have to forego the size … Continue reading →
Flower container gardening is one of the many pleasures that come with Summer. Nurseries are a great place to see flower container ideas for visually appealing combinations, as well as combinations that work together for … Continue reading →
Gardening tools for seniors, arthritis or those with limited mobility help endurance. Long handled garden tools and ergonomic garden tool designs are meant to help complete tasks and reduce physical stress. For many people, gardening … Continue reading →
Prized for amazing foliage colors and patterns, coleus plants will thrive if you know a few tips for caring for their water, light, soil and environment needs. Find out how ailing plants react and how … Continue reading →
Enjoy flower bouquets in your home all season by growing an annual cutting garden. A cutting garden of annuals gives you flowers you can enjoy all season, inside and out. Sometimes we are reluctant to … Continue reading →
Grow Okra and you will harvest a unique veggie you can eat right off the plant or use to cook in many different ways. It’s a mixture of flavor and texture unmatched by any other. … Continue reading →
Yes, houseplants can be planted in the garden outdoors directly in the ground or in pots. They may be considered annuals in your geographic location, meaning unless you bring them in before frost hits, they … Continue reading →
Quick growing annual climbing vines allow you to utilize spaces above the usual ground level of the garden. With support to grow on, in one season they fill space with unique foliage and flowers, vertical … Continue reading →
There are sun tolerant hosta that can grow in full sun, and will do quite well when given the proper growing conditions. These are often called sun tolerant hostas, for their ability to thrive in … Continue reading →
Peas not only provide an abundance of a wonderful vegetable, their whimsical flowers of white to pink to purple against blue-green leaves are a welcome early bloomer. What are the differences between garden, snap and … Continue reading →
Harvesting Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) seeds are easy when you understand how they are formed. See what Coneflower seeds look like, how to remove them and how to grow your own Echinacea plants. What Does a … Continue reading →
See how to divide daffodils so you can grow more of them. Daffodils are one of the easiest flowers to grow from bulbs, and tolerate a variety of conditions and soil types. Reliable bloomers, they … Continue reading →
