Growing potatoes in a garbage can is an ingenious way to maximize your garden space and get a bountiful potato harvest. As an avid gardener and homesteader, I was thrilled when I first learned about this gardening hack. Potatoes take up a lot of real estate in a traditional garden bed, so being able to … Read more
Picotee blue morning glory, or Ipomoea purpurea ‘Picotee Blue, is one of the most beautiful and rewarding flowering vines you can grow. This heirloom variety has big, double flowers that are a beautiful blue-violet color with white edges. If you take good care of your picotee blue morning glories, they will cover fences, arbors, trellises, … Read more
Coffee grounds are a common kitchen waste product that many gardeners have started using in their gardens. But do hostas, those popular shade loving perennials, actually benefit from having coffee grounds added to their soil? As a gardener, you always want to use techniques that will help your plants thrive So understanding whether coffee grounds … Read more
Cornflowers, with their frilly vividly colored blooms are a beloved old-fashioned flower that no cottage garden would be complete without. Getting the timing right when planting these hardy annuals is key to having them flower their very best. So when is the ideal time to sow cornflower seeds? We’ll talk about the basics of growing … Read more
Lilies are beloved for their elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms and sweet fragrance. While they make stunning cut flowers, did you know you can also collect seeds from the spent stems to grow new plants? It’s a simple, rewarding way to propagate your favorite lily varieties right from a floral bouquet. In this article we’ll explore when … Read more
Red brick has been used for a long time and can give garden beds structure and style. Putting red brick around the edges of flower beds makes a clean, clear border that looks great with flowering plants. We’ll talk about why red brick makes a great edge, give you some design ideas, and give you … Read more
Adding floating water plants to your pond can enhance its beauty and improve water quality Floating plants offer shade, shelter for fish, oxygenate the water, and help prevent algae growth. With so many options to choose from, it can be tricky to select the best floating plants for your pond This complete guide covers everything … Read more
A lush, green lawn can make your home look better from the street. But all lawns get patchy, thin, and overgrown with weeds over time. Overseeding is a simple and effective way to fill in bare spots, kill weeds, and make your lawn look more even again. In this comprehensive guide we’ll cover everything you … Read more
Poinsettias are a holiday must-have. Their bright red and green colors let you know that Christmas is coming up. Did you know that there are more than 100 different kinds of poinsettia plants? They don’t just come in red; they come in a rainbow of colors and styles that can make your holiday decorations stand … Read more
When they are young, onion seedlings are hardy plants that can handle some cold. But there are limits to how cold they can handle that every gardener should know about when they grow onions. This article will talk about how cold onion seedlings can handle it before they get hurt. An Overview of Onion Seedlings’ … Read more