Using annuals to fill in around shrubs and perennials is always a great idea as they provide more flower power throughout the growing season. There is always a huge choice available at garden centers which should satisfy everyone’s individual tastes. When you find the colors and types that you want make sure they have a … Read more
All of us who actually have a plot of land to call our own underneath the structure in which we live have some type of landscape already in place. The landscape is the description of all the bushes, trees, grass, sidewalks, patios, decks, and anything else visible within your boundaries. When you review your own … Read more
Spring is almost here! And part of the fun of gardening is that you have the capability of producing things you can use in recipes for a lot of good eating. Herbs are some of the most versatile and easiest plants available to grow as most of them are not too fussy about soil and … Read more
Around your home there are sure to be pathways, patios, driveways and other parts of your landscape which have some hard edges. You may be totally happy with the appearance of these parts of your estate but then again you might really want to find a way to make them appear softer. You are in … Read more
When you walk into a plant retail establishment right now you will be totally overwhelmed by all the choices and all of the amazing colors! This can be a crucial time for you to use your self control because everything is going to look so tempting. One of the first things to do before you … Read more
Most of us automatically start pulling plants from their pots when the calendar turns to fall, we discard them or try to find a place to put them in the ground. However this might be wasted effort as there are quite a few plants and shrubs which are happy to stay in a pot for … Read more
As we continue the series about keeping plants in containers during the winter, there are a few more rules to know in order to be successful. Be sure to use a container which can withstand the freezing and thawing cycles during the winter. The rule about soil quality is the same as always for pots, … Read more
Everyone loves tulips in the springtime, they are one of the true signs that the wicked winter weather is about to subside. However, tulips do take a bit of planning because they are a bulb which must experience cold temperatures in the winter. So it is necessary to establish them in the fall in order … Read more
Your garden will not be complete in the warmer months without some annuals added each year. An annual is a plant which will only be around for one season, they don’t grow back. But some of them will drop seeds as they dry out at the end of their season and will grow back from … Read more
If you have ever moved into a home where the yard seems like it is taking over the house then you understand the title of this article. Many of us have found homes we love which are overrun by the shrubs and trees that surround them. This is common to find in areas where the … Read more