Must Know Plant Care Tips: Ajuga is a low-maintenance plant. It grows vigorously by sending out plenty of horizontal roots, or stolons, that grow outward from the main plant. Each one will take root and form another crown, making a nice little colony. The leaves are short and close together, and the stolons grow […]
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10 House Plants That Will Purify the Air in Your Home
Aloe Vera. Not only can you use the oils from this plant to help with sunburns and itchy skin, but it also filters out chemicals from the air! Just keep it in the bedroom or living room for best effect! Spider Plant. Although I hate the name of this plant (and the bug that it’s […]
20 Plants That Almost Grow Without Water
Agave. This plant stores water inside of its foliage. Agave also has deep-set roots so it has more access to water. Bougainvillea. Not only does this plant need very little water, but it also has absolutely gorgeous colors! Lantana. Colorful and fragrant, this is a great plant to grow around the yard. It requires no […]
12 Perfect Plants for Small Gardens
These bi-colored flowers, called Daylily Frans Hals, are beautiful. They would make a great addition to your garden in the summer with their fun, sun-like color. Coral Bells Citronelle is a great plant to add to a small garden. It’s leaves are shaped so uniquely and it changes colors slightly in the sun versus […]
10 Pest Proof Plants
With the warm summer months and longer nights quickly on their way, it’s inevitable that we’ll spend more time outside. But with the beautiful weather comes the annoying pests and insects! Get rid of pests and enjoy your backyard to the fullest with these 10 plants perfect for pest control. Basil can be used […]
12 Ways to Use Pallets in Your Garden
Use pallets to make a nice potting station for your garden! It can be a nice way to have all of the items you use when you are potting flowers or herbs.. Not only will everything be in the same place, you will also have a lot of space up top for potting. […]
What to Plant in the Fall- Fall Planting Guide
Some people think that, once the first day of fall hits, they’re gardening and outdoor activities are done for. While some things do come to a halt when the temperature drops, it’s not necessary to pack away all the gardening tools. Here are a few great plants for fall that can keep you out in […]
10 Winter Gardening Tips You Should Know
If you’ve really got a green thumb, then you may be looking for ways to garden even in the winter. While the cold weather can deter some people and plants, there are still ways to garden in the winter. Here are a few tips and tricks to facilitate the process so that you can spend […]
10 Winter Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Areas
When winter starts to come, lots of people think they have to let their garden die and simply deal with the browns, grays, and occasional whites that come with winter. However, that’s not the case! Here are a few winter friendly plants that you can grow in your outdoor area to get all sorts of […]
10 Plants You Should Plant in the Fall
Whether we like it or not, fall is coming up on us pretty fast. Make sure your garden is prepared with plants that bloom and excel in the fall. Here are just a few plants that will grow even when the weather starts getting colder. Beets The best thing about beets is that they’re incredibly […]