Nothing lifts a landscape quite like the soft, cheerful beauty of pink blossoms. Whether you prefer a small ornamental tree that doubles as a large shrub or a towering specimen that steals the show each spring, there’s a pink flowering tree perfect for your space. Most pink flowering trees bloom in the spring, but many…
I love harvest time every year! While full harvest mode starts in the fall, you may already have a trickle of fresh garden goodies to enjoy. By August and beyond, the long hours in the garden are finally paying off, and while we enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, we can’t possibly eat all of them…
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…