When it comes to getting the most out of your garden space and allowing crops to work naturally together, it doesn’t get any better than using the 3 sisters companion planting method to grow sweet corn, beans and squash/zucchini! This growing method was mastered hundreds of years back by Native American tribes, and it allowed …

How, where and when you plant your cucumbers can make a big difference in just how successful your plants and your harvest can be – and that is exactly why it’s so important to avoid four of the most common cucumber planting mistakes that can put your plants in trouble right from the start! Getting …

One of the best ways to help keep your hostas healthy and strong is to divide them every three to five years – and when it comes to the best time for dividing, you simply can’t beat the spring – especially when you can create a whole slew of new hosta plants to help fill …

When it comes to making amazing compost for your garden and flowerbeds, it all starts with knowing how to take great care of your compost pile. The good news is it isn’t complicated. In fact, all it takes for an amazing compost pile is to take care of 4 simple needs! Compost is essentially the …

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 …

If you want a burst of fluorescent colors around your property this year, then consider growing lantana! Whether you grow them in hanging baskets, window boxes, or even directly in flowerbeds, you won’t be disappointed with their colorful blooms that keep coming all summer long! Lantanas feature clusters of multiple tiny trumpet-like blooms that typically …

If you are looking to add a source of lasting fruit to your landscape this year, spring is a great time to do it by planting a few fruit trees in your yard!   Nothing else really compares to walking out to your own backyard to pick a fresh, juicy peach, apple or cherry off of …

One of the best ways to get butterflies to visit your yard is to grow the plants that attract them in quick fashion! Whether you are growing vegetables, fruit or flowers, attracting pollinators like butterflies are a must. Not only do they add intense beauty and interest as they flutter about, they are a plants …

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 …

If you want to add consistent colorful blooms and vertical visual interest to your property, then growing morning glory vines is the way to go!  Morning glories are a perfect drought-tolerant climbing annual that are great for adding beautiful blooms and foliage to your landscape. While a few varieties do fall under the invasive weed …