Houseplants are one of the best things you can do for the health and enjoyment of your indoor environment. But not all of us are green thumbs–we need easy to grow houseplants that tend to thrive even when we forget to water them! Keep reading to see some easy to grow houseplants you’re sure to […]
The Victorian Garden: Let’s Bring Back Victorian Landscape Design
Victorian gardens are one of the most beautiful landscape designs. If you know anything about the Victorian era, you know that they loved beauty! Romance was the name of the game. A Victorian garden definitely looked romantic and beautiful! Let’s take a close-up look at Victorian garden elements, and how you can incorporate them into […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Ferns
Ferns belong to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. They are an ancient plant, having appeared on earth as early as 50 million years ago! Ferns have xylem and phloem, which means they are vascular plants with stems, leaves, and roots. They do not produce seeds or flowers, so they reproduce by spores. There […]
Garden Design: Modern Landscape Elements
Take a look inside a modern home, and you will see that everything has a place. Clean lines are the rule, and clutter is a huge no-no. Those same rules are applied to a modern landscape. A modern landscape is really the opposite of a classic English garden. In an English garden, the plants are […]
Gardening Tips: Growing Carrots
Is growing carrots as beautiful as these ones a little bit of a mystery to you? It was to me, until I learned how to be successful at growing these little beauties. There are some gardening tips that work really well for cultivating the best carrots you’ve ever grown. Stick around while I show you […]
Fall Harvesting Guide to Follow
Today at Bless My Weeds, I have a fall harvesting guide to help you harvest your best fall vegetables yet! Fall is really synonymous with apples and pumpkins, but there is so much more you can reap from your cool weather garden. If you time your cool weather vegetables just right and start some more […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Dianthus
Dianthus barbatus is also known as Dianthus and Sweet William. Some gardeners know them as “pinks.” They are part of the carnation family, and produce a surprisingly spicy scent with faint notes of cinnamon or cloves. There are several varieties of the flowers available, and they include both annuals and perennials. Sunlight Needs: Dianthus can […]
Don’t Fall Off the Fall Composting Wagon
Once fall arrives, it’s easy to think less and less about the compost bin. Many people have an easier time remembering to compost during the warm summer months, but fall composting can be a very beneficial thing to do. In fact, fall is when you can really do your best composting of the year! Let’s […]
Fall Colored Shrubs to Make Your Neighbors Green With Envy
Plant some fall colored shrubs and help your yard make a beautiful statement every year. For a small investment of time and money, the gorgeous annual returns just can’t be beat! So what are the best fall colored shrubs to plant? Keep reading to see our recommendations! Did you know that this is a hydrangea? […]
Trees With Fiery Fall Hues
If you’re interested in trees with fiery Fall hues, you’re in luck! Today’s post is all about Fall trees, and the best ones to deliver the beautiful Fall colors of your dreams. Get ready to go tree shopping! When I think of fiery red Fall trees, I think of Maple trees. So many varieties of […]