Campsis radicans, or Trumpet Vine, is a fast-growing perennial. It blooms through summer into Fall, and is an excellent choice for USDA zones 4 to 9. Sunlight Needs: Trumpet Vines thrive in either full sun or part shade. Watering Needs: Once it is established, Trumpet Vines don’t require much care, and that goes for […]
Cold Frame Gardening: A HOT Trend
In its most basic form, a cold frame is a structure that helps you use the heat of the sun to create a warm microclimate in a winter garden. It’s a hot trend precisely because it makes it possible to grow and enjoy certain types of vegetables during the winter months. Let’s talk about cold […]
Mums the Word: Fall Flowers
Ahh, fall! Pretty much one of the best times of the year. And there’s nothing like the colors of a fall garden! Today we’re going to take a closer look at a few of the most popular and colorful fall flowers. You’ll want to be sure you have a least a couple of these beautiful […]
Succulent Pots: A Must for Happy Plants
Would you agree that succulents are some of the prettiest little plants you can grow? I seriously love them! Luckily, they take well to a variety of succulent pots and are very easy to care for. Today on Bless My Weeds, we’re talking about succulent pots. Stick around while I show you some succulent pots […]
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas: Get Your Apron On!
There’s nothing like spending the warm weather months cooking and dining in an outdoor kitchen. If you enjoy outdoor living as much as we do at Bless My Weeds, you’ll enjoy today’s post featuring outdoor kitchen ideas. Get your apron on and get ready to cook! So what does your outdoor kitchen have to have […]
Garden Snakes: Shedding Myths About the Garter Snake
If you spend a lot of time in the garden, it may not be long before you run into one of the many kinds of garden snakes. Where you live will depend on the types of garden snakes you see, but since there are some common garden snakes that tend to appear in a wide […]
Indoor Plant Stands for Any Decor
There are as many ways to display indoor plants as there are house plants. Besides being healthy for your environment, the best thing about having indoor plants is that they naturally complement every décor style. Today’s post is devoted to highlighting some indoor plant stands for any décor. So whether you’re into farmhouse, eclectic, […]
Ficus Tree Care: a Complete Guide
Today’s Gardening Guide is all about the Ficus tree. Ficus trees are commonly used as indoor house plants, but can survive both indoors and out. The Ficus Benjamina is extremely popular grown in a pot as an indoor houseplant. Grown in a pot, the Ficus size is easy to control. Outdoors, this tree can grow […]
10 Gorgeous Crevice Garden Ideas
Are you in need of some new crevice garden ideas? You probably know what I’m talking about, and you probably even have one! A crevice garden is a small (or large) space in between decorative rocks throughout your yard. If you have a sloped yard, you probably have tons of places to […]
How to Grow a Green Thumb … It is Possible
Even if you think you were born with two brown thumbs, it is possible to change it. Contrary to popular belief, a green thumb isn’t just a special talent reserved for a few special people. Did you know that with a little hard work and some patience, you can develop a green thumb of your […]