Hummingbirds are tiny gems in our gardens. These minute birds hover almost magically and fill our gardens with iridescent color. But maybe you find yourself asking, what do hummingbirds eat? Many gardeners and birdwatchers love to put out feeders with artificial sweeteners to attract these tiny, beautiful birds to their gardens. They are so much …
From improved air quality to aesthetic enhancement, indoor plants are just as beneficial as your outdoor garden. Most homes have one or two small plants, but adding a plant or two to the larger indoor spaces will make any space more inviting. Today we’ll explore the best large indoor plants that can be used to …
Hummers LOVE red flowers! And hummingbirds are SO much fun to watch flitting around your garden. So, if you are planning a hummingbird garden, you’ll need to include several red flowers in your garden: hummingbirds just seem to zero in on the color red. If you wonder about the best red flowers that attract hummingbirds, …
If you have limited space for a garden or want something more accessible and lower maintenance than a traditional garden, raised beds may be the answer. Raised bed gardening involves growing plants in soil higher than the natural ground level, often enclosed by some sort of frame. There are many different types of raised garden …
If you’re spring blooms are starting to fade and you’re wanting to add more color, these summer blooming plants are a perfect addition. They are the perfect addition to a scented garden landscape, aromatic container garden, or entry-way border. Add interest to your garden with a few scented plants that bloom at different times of …
Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it’s also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the environment. What a great way to tap into healthy, hearty soil! It’s not complicated to start a composting pile, …
Whether you stumble across wild asparagus in a field, harvest it fresh from your garden, or bring home a bundle from the grocery store, there’s nothing quite like the crisp, green taste of this springtime favorite. But for such a simple vegetable, asparagus can be surprisingly tricky to get right. Cook it too little, and …
If you feel strongly about eating your own home-grown, organic vegetables, and want to improve your garden soil, you need to learn how to make organic compost at home. For most gardeners, the principle of simply growing your own vegetables using compost you make yourself would be entirely satisfying. But, if you are committed to …
Rabbits might be fun to look at and cute, but if you’re not careful, they will eat your garden in no time. I often wondered what the best rabbit repellent for my garden was, especially after they came and ate all my young watermelon leaves in one hit! Here are the results of my research. …
Getting lettuce from my garden is like nothing else: fresh, crisp, and delicious! Do you know how to grow lettuce? It’s really easy, and with a bit of planning, you can grow lettuce year-round.! I LOVE fresh salads in the winter! There are 2 secrets to the growing lettuce throughout the year. The first is …