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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Blanket Flower
Plant Encyclopedia: Balsam
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Balsam are fairly easy to maintain and fairly forgiving. You can buy plants or grow easily from seed, starting indoors about 8 weeks before your usual last frost. Plan on waiting about 60 days from seeding to see your first blooms. Don’t cover seeds with soil, […]
How to Divide Peonies
In the gardening world, peonies are not only known for their large and beautiful blooms, but are also famous for their long life. In fact, they’ll bloom happily in your garden for decades without taking over the space or getting too crowded. However, sometimes you might want to divide some clumps or share […]
Plant Encylopedia: Ficus
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Ficus trees can be picky. Outdoors they need moist soil with good drainage. Soil amendments are important, with organic material like compost. For root growth, add superphosphate to help the tree get a strong start. Plant Problem Solver: Growing ficus indoors is suitable for most of the […]
9 Beautiful Perennials to Start from Seed
Perennial flowers are just about the best thing ever for your yard. Instead of breaking your back to plant new things every year, you can plant perennials once and count on them to come back year after year. And especially if you start them from seed, you can fill up your landscape with gorgeous […]
Indoor Trees That Are Guaranteed to Liven Up Any Space
Even if you’re not much into traditional house plants, you still have options to bring some of the outdoors in. Why not buy or cut a bouquet of flowers? Pick up a few small cactus plants for your windowsill. And while you’re at it, look for some indoor trees. There are many variety of […]