Most gardeners these days have a storage shed in their backyard. It’s a great way to organize gardening tools, seeds, hoses, pots, and so on. But sheds are not just for storage anymore. Many of these new ways to use a storage shed will necessitate a bit of a transformation of an original shed. You’ll …

No room for a garden at your home? Don’t despair: you can still grow veggies in pots! The lack of a spacious yard or garden shouldn’t prevent you from being able to grow your own food. From eggplant to broccoli, tomatoes to peppers, you can grow your own fresh food easily in pots.  1. Tomatoes …

Periwinkle, also known as Vinca major, makes a beautiful ground cover that doesn’t require much attention. That’s until it takes over your entire yard (and probably the neighbor’s). If you find your yard overtaken by these pretty purple flowers, you’ll be glad to learn how to get rid of periwinkle. What does Perwinkle (Vinca major) …

African violets are one of the most popular houseplants throughout the world. Their fuzzy leaves and velvety flowers are attractive and brighten up a room. They are also popular plants to use in raised planters around porches in many climates. If you have a cat, you might wonder: Are African violets poisonous to cats? The …

Nasturtiums are more than just a pretty face in the garden—they’re hardworking companion plants with a reputation for being both decorative and useful. These flowers brighten up beds, borders, and containers with their jewel-toned blooms, while also serving as natural pest control by luring away aphids and other destructive insects from nearby crops. As a …

Multiple varieties and hybrids of coral bells (Heuchera spp.) are available worldwide. These beautiful perennial plants produce lovely bell-shaped, petite flowers rich in nectar that attract all sorts of birds and butterflies into your garden. These plants would make beautiful additions to your woodland garden and great companion plants for many other plants. You only …

Don’t let shady spots go to waste or write them off! Some of the best summer blooms prefer them. I love perennials that don’t mind a mix of sunshine and shade. You can’t always count on sunshine, which means your garden is at Mother Nature’s mercy. If you’re planting in an area with a lot …

As the ground starts warming up in the bright spring sunshine, it is time to prepare your garden plot. Early spring preparations are the foundation for a long and bountiful growing season. While getting your garden ready for spring may be backbreaking, these steps will help produce a healthy garden. As a long-time gardener, I’ve …

Don’t fret if you have a garden area located in the shade. You have a wealth of choices in shade-loving plants that thrive in low-light conditions without skipping a beat. From colorful foliage to brightly colored flowers, you’ll love these shade-loving plants. Use them in borders, under trees, in containers, and wherever you need to …

Have you heard of the lasagna gardening method? I just recently learned about it, and I’m impressed with the results. If your garden has been plagued by weeds, using this no-dig gardening method is one of the easiest ways to control weeds in your vegetable and flower beds. Let’s be honest: weeds are probably the …