What is a Cottage Garden? A Popular Trend
Whenever I hear the term cottage garden, I conjure up images of hidden oases of beautiful flowing flowers nestled behind old thatched roofed houses in… Read More »What is a Cottage Garden? A Popular Trend
Flowers That Tolerate Heat and Drought – Easy Maintenance
Summer is a time to be carefree. A time to stay out late, take an impromptu weekend vacation, and/or travel abroad! So who wants to… Read More »Flowers That Tolerate Heat and Drought – Easy Maintenance
Easiest Way to Compost – Help Save the Planet
Everywhere you turn there are doom and gloom news flashes about the impending breakdown of our environment. As I see it, you have two choices.… Read More »Easiest Way to Compost – Help Save the Planet
Flower Bulbs – Spring Planting – Guide for Beginners
Flowering Bulbs to Plant in the Spring – A Guide For Beginners The Great Awakening! That’s what spring is to me. Gone are the cold… Read More »Flower Bulbs – Spring Planting – Guide for Beginners
Climbing Flowering Vines – How to Choose Vines
Flowering vines are used for many purposes. They create privacy, help shield from the wind, hide unsightly objects (a/k/a eyesores), and even attract hummingbirds. Vines… Read More »Climbing Flowering Vines – How to Choose Vines
What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them
I’m sure you know what a rose is, but how is it different from a spray rose? Are they sprayed with something? LOL! Actually, no.… Read More »What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them
Moving Houseplants Outdoors in Summer – Preparation is Key
As a beginner gardener you’re probably wondering if it’s safe to put indoor plants outside. Actually moving houseplants outdoors in summer is quite good for… Read More »Moving Houseplants Outdoors in Summer – Preparation is Key
Best Cut Flowers to Grow in Your Garden – Easy Varieties
Having fresh cut flowers in my house makes me feel happy. In the winter I tend to go to the local grocery store and collect… Read More »Best Cut Flowers to Grow in Your Garden – Easy Varieties
What is a Landscape Berm? How to Make a Berm
You’ve seen them everywhere. Mounds of dirt jutting up from the ground level covered with multiple shrubs, trees and flowers. Why would someone want to… Read More »What is a Landscape Berm? How to Make a Berm
What is a Camellia? Care for a Camellia
When I think of a Camellia, it makes me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, my family… Read More »What is a Camellia? Care for a Camellia