These gorgeous ground-covers are feet friendly! They make for great fillers between stepping stones and pathways, or even as lawn substitutes. Here’s a list to introduce you to some of the best varieties for stepable plants and in addition, valuable info about each plant. Stepable Plants 1. Ajuga Chocolate Chip A member of the Lamiaceae […]
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Plant Encyclopedia: Annual Vinca
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 […]
Get Ahead Of The Game With A Fall Gardening Checklist
We may be in the heat of August, but don’t forget that fall is coming soon. To help you have the optimal fall gardening experience, I’m sharing my fall gardening checklist right here. Bookmark this page so you can come back and refer to it during September and October. It’ll help you stay ahead of […]
Top 5 Fall Gardening Tips
Some people believe that gardening stops in the fall, but that’s a myth! Let’s dispel the myth with the top 5 fall gardening tips to help you get the most from your fall garden. Not only will you learn how you can maximize your gardening pleasure by gardening in the fall, but you’ll also see […]
Tips For How to Revive Wilted Hydrangeas
Every hydrangea-loving gardener should know how to revive wilted hydrangeas. Because in spite of our best efforts, the heat can sometimes get to them. Here’s how to get them looking good again! How to Revive Wilted Hydrangeas Have you ever gone out to look at your hydrangeas, only to wonder what happened to them? It’s […]
10 Ways You Can Improve Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
You may not know this, but humans aren’t the only ones who love their coffee. Plants, soil, and even worms love a nice, warm serving of coffee, but they’re usually okay with just spent coffee grounds. Coffee grounds in the garden has numerous benefits and advantages, and here are just a few of them! Tip: […]
Gardening Guide: Salvia
Salvia is both a perennial and annual. This article provides tips and tricks on how to care for your Salvia plant. Learn about plant needs such and sun and water. Plant Care Basics: Salvia come in several varieties, including annuals and perennials. It’s best to plant it in the spring. Space the plants at least […]
Save Your Garden With These Pest-Fighting Flowers
Garden season is here. Let’s talk about natural pest control. Many gardeners tend to grow flowers in front, and vegetables in back, and that’s a fine way to garden. But did you realize you can get more from your vegetable garden if you also plant flowers nearby? Natural Pest Control There are several flower varieties […]
Vegetable Gardening: NEVER Plant These Veggies Together
There’s nothing like vegetable gardening for cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs. If you’re a cook and a gardener, you’ve probably done some research about vegetable gardening and what to grow for the best flavors and results. It is important to never plant these veggies together Strategic planting might cut down on insects, diseases and […]
10 Plants You Should Never Grow
If you have dirt, you should plant, right? Well, hold on a minute. There are some plants that are hard to deal with and plants you should never grow. We fill our yards with plants to surround our homes and yards with beauty. But sometimes, all that loveliness can turn into an ugly battle with […]