Must Know Plant Care Tips: Annual vinca can be trailing or trained upright. Trailing looks great in containers or hanging baskets. In gardens, upright trained vincas can make a big color impact without much maintenance. Annual vinca thrives in summer’s heat. With good air circulation, some shade is okay. Without good air movement, fungus may […]
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Gardening Terms: Cold Frame Gardening
Today’s “Gardening Terms” post is all about cold frame gardening. Do you know what cold frame gardening is, and just what it could do for you? If you live in a colder climate but don’t take advantage of a cold frame, you’re missing out. Even if you think you know cold frame gardening, you’re invited […]
Vertical Gardening: How A Wallflower Could Be The Star Of Your Garden
Vertical gardening includes quite an array of gardening methods. It is as simple as training your plants or vegetables to grow in an upward direction, to actually planting on a vertical space, like a wall. Today we’re talking mostly about vertical gardening on a wall. With this type of gardening, a wallflower could be the […]
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 Care for Hydrangeas
When it comes to garden ideas, hydrangeas are a favorite of many — and for good reason. Hydrangeas offer large, vibrantly-colored blooms and a heavenly fragrance. They aren’t difficult to grow, but if you’re going to be successful and get the best results, there are some things you’ll want to know about hydrangea care […]
Gardening Guide: Phlox
Must Know Plant Care Tips: Phlox loves the sun, so make sure it gets plenty. It’s susceptible to powdery mildew, so watering via a drip line is best in order to keep foliage as dry as possible. Fertilize with compost at planting time, and again right before flowering. Use 2 to 3 […]
Gardening Guide Magnolia Tree
Must Know Plant Care Tips: For the best blooms, plant your magnolia tree in full sunshine. Some varieties will manage just fine in partial shade, but full sun is usually best. Some types will appreciate some shelter from the hot afternoons in very warm southern climates. Plant Problem Solver: The hardiness of buds is […]
Must-Know Gardening Hacks for Beginners
Gardening, for beginners, can be an overwhelming prospect. Not only do you need to choose the right plants, but you need to get them in the ground properly, give them what they need, and then maintain the results. It can be a lot of work! Thank goodness there are plenty of gardening hacks to […]
Plant Encyclopedia: Periwinkle
Grow Your Own Easter Grass for Fast Spring Gardening
If you ask me, plastic or paper Easter grass is one of the most annoying substances on the planet. Around (and after) Easter time, you’ll find it all over the house: on the floor, the furniture, in your kids’ rooms, and of course…wound around your vacuum brush roll. You might spend weeks picking this […]