The Thymus Pink Chintz variety of creeping thyme is very pretty and makes a great ground cover plant. It has thick carpets of fuzzy green leaves and lots of pink flowers all year long, which makes gardens more interesting. This article tells you everything you need to know to grow and take care of Thymus … Read more
How to Store Bare Root Plants Before Planting Them in Your Garden Bare root plants are a great way to get inexpensive shrubs, trees, and perennials for your garden Unlike potted plants, bare roots arrive without any soil around their roots. This allows nurseries to ship them easily while dormant. But it also means you … Read more
Coffee grounds have become a popular natural fertilizer for gardens, but do strawberry plants actually benefit from having coffee grounds added to their soil? Let’s take a closer look at the effects of using coffee grounds on strawberry plants. Why Coffee Grounds Work As Fertilizer Coffee grounds contain a number of key nutrients that make … Read more
Yes, I’ve been there. Bamboo is beautiful in the garden, but it can be a real pain! As someone who has dealt with bamboo problems firsthand, I want to tell you everything you need to know about bamboo roots and how they can damage your property. The Not-So-Pretty Truth About Bamboo Roots Let me break … Read more
Growing sweet potatoes from seeds is a fun and rewarding way to garden. If you know what you’re doing, these healthy root vegetables are easy to grow in your own yard. This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know, from picking the right variety to cutting down your crop. Let’s get started … Read more
Dahlias are absolutely gorgeous flowers that add a pop of color and beauty to any garden However, their good looks also make them a target for bugs and pests. As a dahlia lover, you want to keep your plants healthy and pest-free But you also want to avoid using harsh chemicals. So what should you … Read more
Impatiens are a popular annual flower that adds bright color to shady garden beds and borders in the summer. Technically, impatiens are an annual plant, but gardeners in frost-prone areas can successfully overwinter them from one year to the next. If you take good care of impatiens over the winter, you can enjoy their happy … Read more
As an amateur artist and gardening enthusiast, I love combining my two passions by drawing flowers. There’s something so relaxing and fulfilling about recreating the beauty of nature on paper. Recently, I’ve been practicing drawing flowers in pots and vases to improve my still life sketching abilities. Through trial and error I’ve developed a simple … Read more
Hey language lovers! I’ve been teaching Spanish for years, and one of the hardest things for my students is saying when they’re going to be late. Today, I’m going to teach you how to say “to be late” in Spanish. Trust me, after reading this, you’ll never have a problem telling your Spanish-speaking friends why … Read more
Does Baking Soda Kill Slugs? The Secret To A Pest-Free Garden Finding slugs and snails munching away on the plants in your garden can be so frustrating. These slimy creatures can destroy seedlings leaves, stems flowers, and fruits and vegetables overnight, leaving behind a trail of holes and destruction. If you’ve battled slugs and snails … Read more