Looking for some great shade loving plants for your containers and hanging baskets that don’t get to see a lot of sunlight? There’s no doubt that growing plants in containers and hanging baskets is a great way to enjoy gardening in locations where you normally can’t. But if you happen to have a shaded front …
One of the best ways to save money and grow the best potted plants around is to make your own potting soil at home – and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to include peat moss in the mix. In fact, as you will see with today’s potting soil recipe, you can make a …
While mowing the lawn might seem like a mundane spring and summer chore, you can actually put those grass clippings to good use in your garden! Mowing is just a part of warm weather living for most folks. The grass needs to be mowed and the result of this process is grass clippings. Most people …
You might be surprised at just how many incredible benefits there are for growing lavender in your vegetable garden. As you will see below, from attracting pollinators to deterring unwanted pests, it really is the ultimate companion plant! Most people associate lavender with store-bought scented candles, room sprays and essential oils. But you can easily …
Knowing just when to plant pansies can really set the stage for endless cool-weather-loving blooms all throughout your property! Pansies provide growers with bright, welcoming colors in the cooler spring and fall seasons. They are often planted among other early spring flowers like crocuses, tulips, and sweet alyssum and are great when paired with mums …
Always wanted to grow and eat your own fresh strawberries but don’t have the dedicated space to grow them in the ground? Then growing loads of fresh strawberries in pots and containers is the perfect solution! When you grow in pots and containers, you can enjoy the flexibility of growing fresh fruit almost anywhere. A …
If you want to enjoy stunning hanging basket displays this spring, summer and fall, all without having to break the bank – then you need to consider growing your own hanging baskets from seed this year! Not only can you save a lot of money in the process, you can also control the type of …
Rosemary is an aromatic herb commonly used in savory dishes, but did you know there are many benefits of growing rosemary that go beyond the kitchen? Most people associate rosemary with cooking dishes such as roasted meats, pasta sauces, pizzas, and other sauces and vinaigrettes. You can also enjoy the flavor and aroma of rosemary …
When you grow nasturtiums in your garden, you are not only getting a plant that produces beautiful blooms for attracting pollinators, but you are also getting a great garden companion plant that is actually edible, too! Nasturtiums can be grown in all sorts of different locations. From flowerbeds to window boxes to hanging planters, nasturtiums …
Looking to add a little bit of the desert feel to your landscape or home? Then consider growing prickly pear cactus! The prickly pear cactus is a flowering evergreen perennial from the genus, Optunia. It is one of the most widespread cacti groups in the entire World, with well over 150 different types of cultivators. …