Flowers If you've planted dahlias, you likely want them to keep those gorgeous blooms going as long as you possibly can. Dahlias can show off their colorful blooms all season, with a little bit of love and care. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite tips to keep your dahlias bursting with color all season long. By Liz Jaros Last updated: October 25, 2022 | 7 min read Dahlia addiction doesn’t happen overnight....

1. Magnetic Cork Garden These cork planters are so cool to look at and great for planting succulents and other tiny plants. You can use them to decorate your home! Make these eye-catching magnetic planter and attach them to your fridge or other metallic objects. Check out the tutorial on snapguide. 2. Rusty Toy Truck Planter If you have got an old rusty toy create this planter. You can plant succulents and other small indoor plants in a toy truck and keep that in a spot where it’ll receive some bright light, a windowsill would be perfect....

Fast growing vegetables are perfect for people who don’t want to wait all summer before they can enjoy their homegrown food. In this list, I’ll give you my top picks for the quickest veggies you can grow, as well as how long each one will take. One of the most difficult things about planting a backyard garden is waiting for your vegetables to start producing food. Waiting all summer before you can eat your first crops can seem to take forever....

If you reside in a dry, arid area and planning to give your front garden a green makeover with low maintenance plants without burning a hole in your pocket, then try out these Front Yard Desert Landscaping Ideas on Budget! Check out some Inexpensive Desert Landscaping Ideas here Front Yard Desert Landscaping Ideas on Budget 1. Mix Rocks with Stones, Natural Elements, and Plants Give your yard a green makeover by growing groundcovers between the rocks....

Trees If you are thinking of planting an oak tree in Florida, you may be surprised to learn that there are many different types of oaks that can survive quite well in the sunshine state. But picking the right type of oak is important when planning out your home landscaping or garden space. In this article, we look at several different types of Oak Trees that will grow well in Florida....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a growing location with full sunlight that would be a perfect location for perennials? If so, it’s vital to understand which perennials are hardy in your planting zone and which can handle direct sunlight. If you plant perennials in the wrong planting zone, they may only serve as annuals which would be a waste of your time and money should you wish to start a perennial garden....

Flowers Do you live in the heat of the Arizona desert, and aren't sure what flowers can cut it in the dry, scorching heat? Planting flowers in dry, arid, desert climates can be challenging, especially if you don't pick the right flowering plants. In this article, we take a look at 21 of our favorite flowers that can take the Arizona heat. By Jason White Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 13 min read Finding the right plants for your garden is hard enough when you live in a temperate climate, but finding ones that thrive in extreme heat can be a lot harder....

Houseplant Combination planting is an amazing hack to save space while growing multiple varieties in a single pot. Sounds fun? Here’s are some great combos you must check out! Check out some stunning interior decor ideas with houseplants here Best Houseplant Combinations 1. Episcia, Calathea, & Lime Pothos The exquisite combination of Episcia, Calathea, and Lime Pothos has similar water and soil requirements while exploring different shades of greens in one container....

If you are tired of staring at the ugly block wall next door or sick of watching your neighbors peeping in, then the best solution for this is to grow some plants. Here are some gorgeous Fast Growing shrubs to provide privacy in the greenest of ways! Have a look at the best privacy fence ideas for backyards here Fast Growing Privacy Shrubs 1. Firethorns Botanical Name: Pyracantha USDA Zones: 5-9...

Bring a new lease of life to your gardens by growing these Flowering Ground Cover Plants! They not only look great but are also easy to maintain! Here’s how you can plant a mint bed for ground cover Best Flowering Ground Cover Plants 1. Bigroot Geranium Botanical Name: Geranium macrorrhizum It is best for gardeners who want to grow low-maintenance plants. It flowers in pink, red, or pale pink hues with interesting variegated foliage....

Information Are your lavender plants suddenly wilting, and starting to droop? These hardy herbaceous perennials can tolerate quite a bit of neglect, but they aren't invincible. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey looks at the common reasons this may happen, and how to fix it! By Logan Hailey Last updated: November 16, 2022 | 7 min read At their best, lavender plants are beautiful, fragrant, voluptuous shrubs....

Why use a winter mulch? Each autumn, we gather about forty bags of leaves from our property. Before they’re raked and bagged, we run over the leaves with the lawn mower to shred them into small pieces. Whole leaves tend to mat together, while shredded leaves form a light, fluffy mulch. Of course, shredded leaves also make an excellent soil amendment and any extra leaves can be dug into your garden beds to improve the soil....

It’s safe to say you’ve probably heard of coconut coir, and you’ve enjoyed the delectable dried and sugared shavings of coconut. But have you ever considered growing a coconut tree yourself? Not only can you harvest the delicious flesh of a tropical coconut in the right climate, but you can also use the fibrous fruit coat in soil mixes too. Table of Contents So much can be done with coconuts and the coconut palm that it might as well be the signature feature of the tropics....

by Matt Gibson Compost and soil are relatively similar to each other, and therefore it can sometimes be hard for people to distinguish between the two mediums. Adding a layer of compost or a layer of topsoil to your garden soil mix will help to add nutrients to depleted soils and will improve the overall quality of your soil. There are many benefits to adding either medium to your soil....

Echinacea purpurea is a much loved and sought-after flowering plant to grow in the garden for flower arrangements, herbal teas, to attract butterflies, or simply to be admired for its architectural beauty. The purple to lavender rays of its daisy-like flowers are perfectly suited to grow in cottage garden borders, in wide drifts among tall grasses, or as part of a prairie garden. Whatever style you choose to grow your Echinacea purpurea, it is guaranteed to make a statement....

Niki says: “Stretch the harvest with mulch: By mid-November, most of the trees that surround our lawn and garden have shed their leaves. Before we rake them into bags, I shred them into little bits by mowing over them a few times. Once gathered, those bags are then moved up to our vegetable garden. I use leaves throughout the growing season (to mulch tomatoes, in our pathways, to enrich the soil), but I also use them in late autumn to insulate root and stem crops, like leeks, carrots, beets, celeriac, and parsnips for winter harvesting....

Actually a short living perennial in tropical and subtropical areas (USDA Zones 9-11), this productive vegetable can live for a couple of years. Also, with care in winters and by keeping them indoors, some varieties can be grown as perennials in Zones 7 and 8. Due to the compact growing habit, pepper plant grows successfully in containers. The plant remains under 1 to 3 feet height (depends on the variety). Whereas, on the ground, in its favorable conditions some cultivars can grow up to 4 feet tall....

Shrubs Not sure when or how to fertilize your hydrangeas? While the fertilization process is straightforward, there is some basic information that's important to know. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through the best times of year to fertilize your hydrangeas, and how to do it by following a few simple steps! By Jill Drago Last updated: November 22, 2022 | 5 min read Hydrangeas are a garden favorite....

QUESTION: How do I start composting? I was thinking about doing a pile instead of buying a bin. – Victoria C ANSWER: Composting is a great way to use a variety of scraps around your property while taking care of your garden. To begin, use a weed eater to clear the ground of all grass where you’re planning to start your compost pile. This makes it easier for bugs, beneath the surface, to reach the materials you want to compost....

by Erin Marissa Russell We often think of fireflies nostalgically, remembering their light show in the night sky on summer evenings. This is likely because the last time most of us stayed out enjoying summer nights until the streetlights came up was when we were children or because of fond memories of trapping them in jars to make a DIY flashlight. Whatever the reason, bringing fireflies into your garden is bound to awaken your childhood sense of wonder or delight your own children....