Groundcovers serve numerous purposes: anything from protecting the ground from weather-related problems to simply making the yard look better. Whatever reason you have for planting groundcovers, there are still tons of options to choose from. Here are a list of some of the most popular and used groundcovers. Thyme Thyme is a great option […]
Container Gardening
10 Natural Ways to Control Slugs
Slugs are not only disgusting, but they are also huge menaces to gardens everywhere. If you don’t have a plan or strategy to get rid of them, it can seem like an overwhelming obstacle. Here are a few simple solutions that will help you decrease the slug infestation in your backyard. Frogs Introducing a […]
12 Gorgeous Hanging Planter Ideas
With limited space but a desire to have plants and flowers, it can be difficult to find creative ways to get what you want without making things crowded and uncomfortable. Hanging planters have begun to come back in style and they’re a great option for people with a green thumb and little room to grow […]
How to Use Herbs in Your Landscape
It’s always nice to have some fresh herbs in your yard so you can pick, use, or just smell them whenever you want to. However, it’s sometimes often difficult to find out where to plant them or how to incorporate them into the rest of your garden and yard decorations. No need to worry anymore; […]
Perennial Herbs that are Easy to Grow
Herbs seem to have 101 uses: in food, as medicine, to add color, and so much more. It’s great to add them to your garden and backyard area, but it can be frustrating if you have to find, buy, and plant new ones every year. Get rid of some of that hassle with perennial herbs […]
Top 5 Vegetable Crops for Beginners
Have you decided to start a vegetable garden but nervous about taking the plunge? START SIMPLE with these top five easy-to-grow and familiar-to-eat vegetables. #1 Salad Greens Photo from Harvest to Table Why we love them: Continual harvesting beginning as early as 3 weeks after planting means fresh greens on your sandwich or a straight-from-the-garden salad. Lettuce […]
DIY Raised Garden Bed Projects
Raised garden beds have tons of advantages over normal gardens. They are easier on your back, they provide better drainage, they have easier access without stomping on other plants, and they keep out pesky animals. However, lots of people think a raised garden bed has to be your average wooden rectangle, but that’s not true! […]
20 Foods that Regrow Itself from Kitchen Scraps
Eating fruits and vegetables always makes us feel great, but when we grow it ourselves for FREE, it’s even better! Here are 20 food that regrow from their kitchen scraps and that you can plant in your garden! Scallions Also known as green onions, these are one of the easiest plants to regrow. Just make sure […]
13 Flowers for the Southwest Desert
1. Hummingbird Mint: smells like bubblegum and, as its name suggests, attracts hummingbirds Photo from Schmoker 2. Cleveland Sage: very aromatic, can be dried and burned as incense Photo from ASU 3. Popcorn Cassia: can grow up to 7-10 feet, smells like popcorn (although some say it smells more like peanut butter) Photo from Landcraft Environments […]
10 Fastest Growing Veggies for Your Garden
Let’s face it: some of us just aren’t born with patience. We like to get things as quickly as we can. And that can sometimes keep us from planting a garden because we think it will take months and months to get the fruits and vegetables we want now! Well, no need to avoid gardening […]