Must Know Plant Care Tips: Balsam blooms in fall and summer, and is great for containers. This low-maintenance flower has delicate blooms, and may be known under the name impatience or touch-me-not. For the best color, start them indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost. When planting, cover with only a dusting […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Coneflower
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Coneflower is known for its immune-boosting properties, and can be made into teas. They need well-drained soil and adjust well to nearby competing plants. If they get too much shade, they’ll become floppy and become more prone to disease. Coneflowers will also attract birds. Coneflowers make lovely […]
How to Choose the Right Crabapple Variety
Crabapple trees are gorgeous. They are well known for their deep green foliage and colorful, fragrant flowers in spring. However, there are a lot of different varieties of crabapple trees to choose from. Some might be right for your situation, while others may not. If you’ve been wanting a crabapple tree in your yard […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Everything English Rose
Must Know Plant Care Tips: English roses will grow well in a variety of soils, but they appreciate quality soil amendments like manure or compost before planting. When planting, get them in the ground quickly without allowing the roots to dry out. Slow releasing fertilizers make an effective feed. Trim spent blooms to […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Lemongrass
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Lemongrass will grow best in well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. It loves full sun, which will also give this herb more flavor. If grown in partial shade, Lemongrass plants will likely grow much looser and more open. To keep lemongrass going in the winter months, start […]
Keep Your Carrots Fresh All Winter
Carrots are a great crop for your garden. Not only are fresh carrots absolutely delicious, but they’re also easy to grow and easy to keep fresh. In fact, you can easily keep your garden carrots fresh all winter long, so you can enjoy them for months after harvesting. Want to know how? 1. […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Astilbe
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Astilbe requires sufficient moisture in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter worked in. Sun requirements vary by variety, but many types are well-accustomed to anything from nearly full sun to nearly full shade. They can be propagated by division or started from seed. Plant Problem Solver: Astilbe […]
How to Propagate Succulents in the Winter
If you love succulents, you probably love having them indoors in the winter. If you’ve ever wondered about your ability to propagate more succulent plants during the winter months, you can definitely make it work. And really, the process isn’t all that different from any other time of year. Here’s how to propagate succulent plants in […]
Prep Your Backyard Water Features for Winter
Preparing your front and back yard for winter isn’t always an easy task. Depending on what you have growing or what elements your yard includes, your winter preps might require a whole afternoon or more. You need to trim things back, cover furniture, stow things in the garage, and generally get things ready for 3 or 4 […]
How to Care for Chickens in the Wintertime
If you’re part of the growing numbers of homeowners deciding to keep chickens in their backyard, you are probably concerned about how to keep them safe and warm in the winter. And if you can keep their coop comfortable enough that they keep laying when the weather changes, even better! Here are some tips to help you care for […]