Shade gardens are beautiful, but they can definitely be tricky. That’s why you need shady tips you can actually trust! Today’s post is all about shade gardens and how to grow one successfully. Stick around for our best, shadiest tips ever. What Are Shade Gardens? Shade gardens are quiet, serene, and often much cooler than […]
Lawn Maintenance: Is It Just Dry, Or Do You Have Bugs?
Today I’m answering one of the top lawn maintenance questions. Specifically, is my lawn just dry, or do I have bugs? This is a good question, and can be a tricky one to answer. It’s tricky because there are several types of bugs that can infest your lawn and make it appear dry and even […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Soapwort
Soapwort, or Saponaria officinalis, is an ages-old perennial wildflower with a home in many gardens. This perennial features showy little flowers in shades of pink and white, as well as its sweet fragrance. However, it is named for being an ingredient in gentle soap. All the parts of soapwort are high in concentrations of saponins, […]
What Is The Best Time Of Day To Water The Lawn?
Believe it or not, for the greenest, healthiest lawn yet, when you water your lawn actually matters. There are okay times to water the lawn, and there are also bad times to water your lawn. But if you want the greenest lawn on the block, you need to know the best time of day to […]
Secret Pro Tips To A Green Lawn All Summer
As a gardener, one of my goals is to keep a green lawn all summer–even when the heat comes on! But sometimes it is easier said than done. So to help us all attain that lush, green lawn we want, I’ve got secret pro tips to a green lawn all summer. You might be doing […]
Low-Water Gardening Ideas To Refresh Your Yard
Just because you want to put in a low-water garden doesn’t mean your yard will be lacking in style. In fact, quite the opposite! A water-wise yard can look simply stunning if done in the right way. Stick around for today’s look at low-water gardening ideas to refresh your yard–even in a dry climate! About […]
How To Have Home Grown Flower Bouquets All Summer Long
Imagine walking outside into your own garden and cutting yourself home grown flower bouquets all summer long. Did that vision bring a smile to your face as fast as it does to mine? Well, you can make that vision a reality! All you have to do is know how to plant a cutting garden that […]
Must-Know Garden Tips To Survive An Unexpected Frost
So what do you do when you’ve planted your garden, filled your containers, and then Mother Nature loses all control and sends unexpected record cold temps your way? You might feel a little helpless, but there are some must-know garden tips to survive an unexpected frost. If you know what to do, it’s possible to […]
All You Need To Know About Rain Gutter Gardening
Do you have any pieces of old rain gutter lying around? You should consider putting it to use in the garden! Today I’m going to fill you in on rain gutter gardening. If you haven’t heard of it before, you’re missing out. Stick around and learn all you need to know about rain gutter gardening […]
Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Southeast
Welcome back! For today’s Indigenous Inspiration article, we’re talking about native plants of the Southeast. If you missed previous articles, you can read up on the plants of the Mountain West, as well as the plants of Northern California. The Southeast is a very different climate, but if you love the warm, humid conditions of […]