With more windows being opened, more time spent outside, and all of nature coming alive, it can be extremely frustrating when flies begin to infest your home and yard. Don’t settle for ugly fly traps or hazardous chemicals; simply choose some plants that repel flies. Here is a list of a few that can keep […]
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How to Grow Fruit Trees in Containers
Who needs a big piece of land to grow fruit? Nobody, really. Here’s some helpful info about how to grow fruit trees in containers. How To Grow Fruit Trees in Containers Container The first step is choosing the container. It needs to be big enough without endangering the roots of the tree. Depending on the […]
Container Gardening: Tips for Planting Rectangular Containers
Does it really matter what shape of container you use for container gardening? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is yes. The size and shape of your container matters as far as watering and growth needs of the plants you choose. So let’s talk about rectangular container gardening today, and give you […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Annual Vinca
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Annual vinca can be trailing or trained upright. Trailing looks great in containers or hanging baskets. In gardens, upright trained vincas can make a big color impact without much maintenance. Annual vinca thrives in summer’s heat. With good air circulation, some shade is okay. Without good air movement, fungus may […]
What to Do With Winter Gardening Blues
Winter can be tough on a garden…and on the gardener! If you are a gardener who suffers from the winter gardening blues, take heart. There are ways to beat those blues! Here are some winter gardening ideas to turn your winter gardening blues into a period of fun and learning. You may even learn enough […]
Spring Garden Projects To Work On In The Winter
If you think gardening is over because winter is here, think again! There are actually a lot of spring garden projects to work on in the winter. Garden projects that you want ready when spring comes are easily worked on inside during the winter when you can’t work outside. Such projects are a great way […]
How To Make Gorgeous Winter Planters For Your Front Porch
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean your front porch planters can’t be showstoppers! Winter definitely has its own kind of beauty, you just need to know how to take advantage of it. Here are some ideas to help you make gorgeous front porch winter planters. Front Porch Winter Planters Tips for Winter Planters Use a […]
15 Fruits and Vegetables to Grow Indoors this Winter
Baby it’s cold outside, but inside you have an indoor winter vegetable garden. Let’s look at the vegetables and fruits that you can grow indoors when the temps outside aren’t very friendly to these plants Indoor Winter Vegetable Garden It’s actually possible to grow avocado inside, but you’ll have to get the dwarf variety and […]
12 Vegetables Perfect for Winter Garden
So, the sun of summer is gone. That doesn’t mean you have to give up your love of gardening. You just need these winter garden vegetables. Let’s talk about the hardy veggies that do well even when it’s cold. These plants are tough! Winter Garden Vegetables One of the most famous winter crops is kale. […]
21 Winter Gardening Ideas
Once the summer is over, most think gardening is done as well. But, with these winter gardening ideas you can still keep your green thumb all year long. Winter Gardening Ideas I know this sounds kind of weird, but build a bug hotel! It’s a place that allows beneficial insects (like bees and ladybugs) to […]