Native to the Mediterranean, French Lavender, with its purple flower spikes, has become a worldwide staple and is a popular choice for many gardens with its iconic serrated leaves and gorgeous blooms. Though rarer than the usual varieties of lavender, this lavender requires much of the same care. It’s also an incredibly hardy, forgiving plant …
There is nothing quite like a nice juicy tomato, and cherry tomatoes go with just about anything. From salad toppers to homemade pico and everything in between, there’s so much you can do with this delicious fruit. These cherry tomato recipes will help you maximize your garden bounty. Take them fresh from the vine and …
I love sitting on my back porch, observing wildlife: it’s peaceful and enjoyable at the beginning or after a hard day at work. If you’re like me, learning how to create a garden for wildlife is essential. What is a Wildlife Garden A wildlife garden, also known as a habitat garden, is a thoughtfully crafted …
A small shady backyard doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful garden. These evergreen plants thrive in shady areas (from deep to dappled shade) and add a touch of beauty to your landscape. And whether you have a small garden or a large shady spot, these plants and shade-tolerant shrubs will make a statement. Here …
More than likely, we’ve all had a scare once or twice involving poison ivy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, being educated about poison ivy and how to deal with its effects is important. Learn how to get rid of poison ivy plants from around your house so you can enjoy spending time outdoors. There …
After debudding dried lavender, you end up with beautiful, fragrant buds perfect for myriad uses. But you also find yourself left with a pile of lavender stems. The easy response is to throw them on the compost pile, but couldn’t there be another use for them? Yes! Check out the creative ideas below if you …
Growing lavender is a must for every home garden. The plant is hardy, smells wonderful, and invites pollinators to support your other garden plants. Plus, lavender is incredibly easy to propagate once to know how to grow lavender from cuttings. All it takes is a healthy lavender plant, a little rooting hormone, and some time …
We love dill (Anethum graveolens)! Our family uses it pretty much daily: adding it to green salads, flavoring cooked dishes, and mixing it into coleslaw. The aroma is so amazing and delicious that we never get tired of it. We use so much dill that we’d go broke if we had to buy it. Seriously! …
As summer comes to an end, it’s time to do some general garden maintenance, replenish the soil, and tidy up dead plants. Many summer veggies are done for the year; tomatoes are one of these. They might look rough, diseased, and unappealing. If you wonder how to dispose of tomato plants correctly, this quick guide …
Common bleeding hearts (Dicentra Formosa, Lamprocapnos spectabilis) are lovely little herbaceous perennial plants. Today I’ll share a few bleeding heart plant care secrets, so you can grow and enjoy these adorable heart-shaped flowers. The botanical name Dicentra comes from the Greek dis, twice, and kentron, a spur. This alludes to the plant’s floral spurs. Bleeding …