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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to Do With All the Fall Leaves
Fall is very aptly named! And if you also have a yard full of fallen leaves, you know why. Besides being pretty to look at, what are all those leaves good for? When it comes to gardening, they are actually good for quite a lot! Let me show you what you can do with all […]
Pallet Garden Organizer
Don’t toss those old pallets! And if you don’t have any, get ready to find some for your garden. Pallets make wonderful garden organizers of all kinds. There is really no reason to buy an expensive garden bench or tool organizer. Just use pallets! Check out these pallet garden organizer ideas. The great thing about […]
Mugo Pine Tree: the Complete Care Guide
The Mugo pine, or Pinus Mugo, is a fantastic option for gardeners who want something rugged and interesting in their outdoor landscape. Mugo pines have dark green foliage with that wonderful fresh pine smell, but they are much smaller and more manageable than their larger pine tree cousins. Today’s Plant Encyclopedia will fill you in […]
Wild West Garden Theme
Are you partial to the rustic charm of the old wild, wild west? Why not highlight some of that rustic charm in your landscape? It’s a fun and interesting way to liven up your outdoor surroundings. Today’s post is all about wild west garden themes, and how you can give your garden a touch of […]
Patterned Plants That Go Beyond Green
Today’s post is devoted to patterned plants that go way beyond just being green. These plants are fun, interesting, and pretty easy to grow. So why just limit yourself to only average green house plants? Check out these patterned plant options that are too good to miss!! Succulents have to be included in this post, […]
Container Gardening: Pretty in Pink
Container gardening is an awesome way to garden, but in a more manageable space. If you live in an apartment or don’t have gardening space, container gardening is the way to go. Today we are going to focus on pink flowers for container gardens. Pink flowers are popular because of the variety you can find, […]