Today I want to let you know about two amazing Christmas gifts for gardeners. If you purchase one of these helpful products for the gardeners in your life, they’ll certainly love it. And you’ll be the hit of the gift-giving this year! The picture above is a little hint about these two gifts. Can
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DIYoursELF Outdoor Christmas Decorations
There are a lot of ways to DIYoursELF outdoor Christmas decorations this year. If you’ve been thinking about ways to dress up your outdoor landscape on a budget, then this DIYoursELF post is especially for you! And don’t worry, just because it’s on a budget doesn’t mean it won’t look fantastic! Check out these ideas!
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Gardening Tips for the Month of January
It may seem counterintuitive to talk about monthly gardening tips for January. But stick with me! There are actually some ways that you can and should care for your garden even in the dead of winter. What you do in your yard {or don’t do} during the winter, does affect the success of your garden
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Plant Encyclopedia: Foxglove
Foxglove, or Digitalis purpurea, is a common biennial flowering garden plant. Foxglove produces digitoxin and other cardiac chemicals, which are chemicals that strongly affect the heart. In fact, it was the original source of digitoxin for the manufacture of digitalis, a common heart medication. But interestingly, digitoxin is poisonous even in very small amounts. It
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How to Force Bulbs for Dazzling Early Indoor Color
Who doesn’t love a beautiful spring daffodil, tulip or hyacinth? They are my favorite things about spring, besides the warmer weather! Did you realize that you do not have to wait for the spring thaw to enjoy your favorite spring bulbs? You can absolutely enjoy them in the middle of the winter’s cold by forcing
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Wildflowers That Butterflies Can’t Resist
If you love to watch butterflies {and who doesn’t?} invite them to your home garden by growing wildflowers that butterflies can’t resist. Wildflowers are very easy to grow in a home garden. But on the flip side, be aware that wildflowers will also spread if you let them. Be prepared by giving them a lot
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Wetland Plants: How to Use Them in Your Landscape
Welcome back! Today we are talking about wetland plants. If you’re familiar with wetland areas, you know that these are areas where water collects. Wetland plants are typically found in marshes, bogs, and other swampy areas. Wetland plants are also commonly found near rivers, streams and lakes. In a home garden landscape, wetland plants are
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How to Build a Rain Garden at Your House
What is a rain garden, you may ask? Don’t worry about picturing a place full of tropical plants–that’s a rainforest. Today we are talking about rain gardens, which are actually a very helpful area of any home landscape. Stick around while I show you why you may need one! A rain garden is similar to
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Gifts Adorned With Evergreens
As gardeners, we all love the evergreens in our yards. There’s no denying the beauty they add to a white winter landscape! However, evergreens are just as beautiful when included in your holiday decorations. So it stands to reason that they also add a nice touch to your gifts. Every gift-giver should jump at the
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Trees That Should Be Pruned in Winter
Some people don’t realize that pruning trees is easier on the trees, and the gardener, during the winter. More specifically, the month of February is prime time for pruning many types of trees. Today’s post is devoted to tree pruning ideas, and the trees that should be pruned in winter. If you’ve ever wondered about
