People stay up at night to enjoy the opening of the flowers of the tropical wonder Epiphyllum petalum, better known by its common name, queen of the night flower, or orchid cactus, not to be confused with the night blooming cereus flower or the Dutchman’s pipe cactus. This astonishing cactus originates in Central America and …
Trees are beneficial in every landscape. They freshen the air. They provide shade and protect the soil. They do double duty as a home for wildlife, and they can provide a palette of colors that bring the rest of your backyard oasis together, especially if they bloom in purple, violet, lilac, or lavender colors. Below …
Spring is almost here and with it, an explosion of color! Today I bring you a collection of yellow spring flowers that is sure to cheer you up. See which ones you’d like in your garden and plant some. Yellow is probably the first color we see in the spring. It’s a welcome way to …
If you’re new to gardening, you might want to start with some quick and easy-to-grow crops. Let’s look at a few easy garden crops that are guaranteed to give you a good yield. This is great for beginners, for teaching children to work in the garden, or for anyone who just wants to get some …
Growing your own vegetable garden is getting more and more popular. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, don’t let a backyard vegetable garden design stump you. Traditionally, a vegetable garden is set up in long rows filled with coordinated vegetable plants. However, that’s not the only way to design your garden. More recently, many have …
I love my garden, but don’t enjoy wet, soggy, or muddy feet. And if you work in the garden, it’s bound to happen! I’m sure you feel the same way. That’s why I went all over the web and found the best gardening shoes for women. Your feet deserve to be protected and kept safe, …
Do men really take time to think about what they wear in the garden? I know my husband doesn’t, and he ruined many pairs of his good shoes going in the garden to do “just a couple of things”. While most men might think any shoe is good for gardening, I beg to differ. Here’s …
I love watching birds flying and playing around in my backyard. We get mostly robins, but in the winter, we see quite a few cardinals. Oh, how pretty they are! So, in order to keep them coming, I decided to look for the best bird feeders for cardinals. If you feed them they will come …
Spring is a fantastic time to grow vegetables. The idea of planting and tending to crops might sound intimidating, but taking care of vegetables isn’t necessarily difficult. There should be no problems if you are well-informed and patient. Check out these easy vegetables to grow. 1. Kale Kale has grown in popularity over the years …
As hard as we try to preserve the rich summer harvest, the winter months can be hard for a gardener who loves eating fresh. An indoor winter vegetable garden will allow you to extend the growing season and offer you some freshly grown vegetables throughout the winter months. If you have a greenhouse, salads are …