Today’s subject is division. Dividing perennials that is. You thought your math days were over, right? If you’re a gardener with perennials, then wrong. You need to know division for gardeners! Perennials are plants that regrow, year after year. As they regrow, they also increase in size. When your perennials have outgrown the space allotted […]
Planting Strawberries: Don’t Make These Mistakes!
Do you grow strawberries at home, or would you like to try? Today at Bless My Weeds we are going to talk about the mistakes you don’t want to make when planting strawberries. There are some pretty common mistakes gardeners make with their strawberry plants–but they have no idea they’re making them. Making these common […]
Front Yard Landscape Ideas for Fantastic First Impressions
Today at Bless My Weeds, we’re going to show you some front yard landscape ideas you can adopt in any yard, in any zone, to make sure that your yard makes a fantastic first impression. The front landscape of any home is going to make a first impression–but is it fantastic? Or does it fall […]
Spider Plant Care: Don’t Be Afraid
If you’re like me, you don’t like spiders in the house. But that doesn’t mean we need to be afraid of a spider plant! Spider plants are actually some of the easiest to care for, interesting looking houseplants you can own. And there are probably more varieties of spider plants than you ever realized. Let’s […]
Health Benefits Of Common Herbs
There are a lot of reasons to grow an herb garden. Growing herbs lets you cut something fresh and wonderfully scented to flavor your cooking. Let’s look at these common herbs and how they can benefit you. Certain herbs also act as pest deterrents and can protect other plants growing nearby. There are some common […]
No Yard, No Problem….Apartment Gardening
10 Long-Blooming Flowers For Summer
Just about every gardener is on board for long-blooming flowers for summer. If you are like me, you believe that we have waited all year for flowers! So it’s important to plant the ones that perform all year long. Keep your yard looking colorful all year long with these long-blooming flowers perfect for your summer […]
Save Your Garden With These Pest-Fighting Flowers
Garden season is here. Let’s talk about natural pest control. Many gardeners tend to grow flowers in front, and vegetables in back, and that’s a fine way to garden. But did you realize you can get more from your vegetable garden if you also plant flowers nearby? Natural Pest Control There are several flower varieties […]
Vegetable Gardening: NEVER Plant These Veggies Together
There’s nothing like vegetable gardening for cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs. If you’re a cook and a gardener, you’ve probably done some research about vegetable gardening and what to grow for the best flavors and results. It is important to never plant these veggies together Strategic planting might cut down on insects, diseases and […]
10 Plants You Should Never Grow
If you have dirt, you should plant, right? Well, hold on a minute. There are some plants that are hard to deal with and plants you should never grow. We fill our yards with plants to surround our homes and yards with beauty. But sometimes, all that loveliness can turn into an ugly battle with […]