Sunflowers are one of the most rewarding plants you can grow to attract birds to your garden. Not only do their bright, cheerful flowers bring joy in summer, but their nutrient-packed seeds provide essential food for wild birds through fall and winter. Growing your own sunflowers for birds is easy, inexpensive, and fulfilling Follow this … Read more
Growing your own mushrooms at home is easier than you think! Mushroom logs allow you to cultivate tasty edible varieties like oyster shiitake and lion’s mane right in your backyard. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process of making DIY mushroom logs, from choosing the right wood to harvesting your homegrown … Read more
Begonias are some of the most popular flowering plants, prized for their colorful and abundant blooms. With a wide variety of flower shapes and foliage types begonias bring charm and elegance to gardens patios, and indoors. While begonias naturally have a trailing or cascading habit, many gardeners prefer a fuller, bushier shape. The good news … Read more
Thinning seedlings is a crucial task for any gardener growing plants from seed But what exactly does it mean to thin seedlings? This comprehensive guide will explain everything you need to know about this important gardening practice What is Thinning Seedlings? Thinning seedlings simply refers to removing some young seedlings that are growing too close … Read more
As a gardener, I’m constantly battling weeds in my yard and garden. No matter how much time I spend painstakingly pulling them by hand, they always seem to grow back quickly When I get frustrated with weeding, using chemicals like bleach to kill weeds seems appealing But does bleach actually work to kill weeds all … Read more
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is a popular flowering shrub known for its long panicles of fragrant blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Native to China, butterfly bush grows quickly and can reach up to 15 feet tall and wide. These hardy, fast-growing shrubs thrive in zones 5-9. Propagating your own butterfly bushes is an … Read more
When landscaping your yard or garden, choosing the right ground cover can make a huge difference in the overall look and feel Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread to form a dense, carpet-like covering over the soil surface Using ground covers in place of turf grass or mulch offers many benefits like weed suppression, … Read more
Onion sets are a great way to get a head start on growing onions These tiny onion bulbs allow you to bypass the seed starting process and plant onions that are ready to grow into full-sized bulbs However, you may find yourself with extra onion sets that you need to store until your growing season … Read more
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world Most people drink it every day as part of their morning routine. After brewing coffee, we’re left with a pile of damp, brown used coffee grounds. While some people throw them in the trash or down the garbage disposal, used coffee grounds have … Read more
Dahlias are absolutely stunning flowers that can add a pop of color to any garden. Their vibrant blooms come in a wide range of colors shapes and sizes. Many gardeners choose to grow dahlias in pots so they can move them around the yard and even bring them indoors over winter. But how long can … Read more