How to Grow Dahlia Plants – Lasting Color
Dahlias add continuous color to any sunny garden. There are thousands of cultivars (varieties) to…
How to Grow Dahlia Plants – Lasting Color
Dahlias add continuous color to any sunny garden. There are thousands of cultivars (varieties) to choose from. You can find them in almost every color, and the blooms range from discs to rays to multiple petalled pompoms. Dahlias make wonderful cut flowers and have a long staying power in vases. They bloom profusely from July…
18 Ways – How to Save the Birds – An Easy Guide
Bird. I think that was my oldest daughter’s first word. I know that sounds weird, but whatever! Birds bring joy to our lives. They welcome us in the early morning with their loud and lively cacophony (mishmash) of sounds like an annoying alarm clock. This “dawn song”, as some scientists call it, is a lovely…
Native Plants and the Environment – Good or Bad?
Whether or not you believe our climate has been impacted by human behavior, one cannot dispute the fact that in the last decade the weather has been topsy turvy. Spring-like temperatures in January followed immediatly by record breaking low temperatures in New England, freezing temps and ice storms in southern Texas, massive snowstorms out west,…
10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues – Garden Tips
Winter can be very unpredictable. It can be cold and snowy, not-cold-enough, wet and dreary, or a tease with warmth followed by frigid temps. This winter, so far, has been quite a bust for me. I love the snow but unfortunately where I live, we have not had any at all. So yes, I have been…
Review: Perky-Pet 339-1SR Bird Feeder/ Squirrel Resistant?
Review: Perky Pet Squirrel-Be-Gone II Home Style Bird Feeder Product Name: Perky-Pet 339-1SR Squirrel-Be-Gone II Home Style Bird Feeder Model Number: 339 Price: Ranges from $29.94 to $51.02 Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon/ Home Depot Size of Container: Height/ 14 inches Length/ 13.75 inches Width/ 11 inches Weight: 4.5 pounds Capacity: 8…
What is a Living Wall Garden? – Green Walls
Everyone seems to enjoy having live plants in their homes and offices. Winter, summer, it really doesn’t matter. Indoor plants bring a touch of nature and joy to the atmosphere and put everyone in a good mood. In fact, in 2015 an entire interior design concept was created called biophilia design. According to Wikipedia, it’s…
Plants in the Office /Good, Bad? – Boost the Bottom Line
I always thought that plants in an office make for a cheery setting. Not only does the workspace look more inviting, but potted plants in the office also create a more healthy environment. Numerous studies have shown the benefits of plants in offices. So, are plants in the office good or bad? Definitely good. Read…
Six Benefits of Indoor Plants – Not Just For Beauty
We all have them, and if we don’t, we should. Having plants in the home brings the feeling of the great outdoors inside. They add style, beauty, and coziness to our homes. In addition to the aesthetics of houseplants, they have also been shown to boost our mood and health. Read on to learn six…
Decorating Outdoor Planters for Christmas
It’s the time of year to transform your yard into a beautiful winter wonderland. I love the totally natural (not artificial) look. So this post will focus on exchanging the flowers in your current pots and window boxes with fresh boughs of evergreens. It’s easy to create beautiful displays for you, your family and guests…
How to Make a Christmas Cactus Bloom – Easy Peasy
It’s that time of year when you see beautiful Christmas cacti in bloom at big box stores, grocery stores, and nurseries. You have this yearning desire to buy one. Well go ahead! They make a beautiful addition to the holiday decor. But what if you already have one that is not blooming? There is no…
