If you love lavender as much as I do, you might try to figure out how to tuck this beautiful, aromatic plant into every corner of the yard. But sometimes, our growing conditions don’t cooperate with the vision in our heads. Perhaps the garden gets too much shade, or the soil doesn’t drain well. Or …
Having a pool in the backyard can be like having a favorite vacation spot at your fingertips. These 15 above-ground pool landscaping ideas will help enhance this relaxing oasis. Whether you decide to maintain your pool as a standalone or enhance it with a brick patio or wooden deck, the possibilities are endless. 1. Add …
Nasturtiums are beautiful plants with a lot of benefits! Not only are they edible, but they are great for companion planting as a trap crop and are great sources of pollen for pollinators to visit. As with any plant, it can be confusing knowing their specific needs and care. So, here is how to grow …
Have you ever gone to pick your tomatoes, only to find out your neighborhood squirrels cleaned you out? You are not alone, and today we’ll look at what you can do to keep squirrels away from tomato plants. This is a common problem many gardeners face, but the good news is there are many possible …
Got some pine trees in your yard, and don’t exactly know what will or won’t grow underneath? Here’s a quick list of plants that grow well under pine trees. Finding plants that do well under pine trees can be a bit more difficult because you need to find ones that don’t need a ton of …
Aphids present one of the top 10 gardening problems. How do you get these little sap-sucking monsters off of your plants and out of your garden? It can be a problem indoors and out. They are commonly found in groups, and when you head out to your garden and find a couple of dozen aphids …
Did you know that you can grow your own all-natural, luxurious bath sponges, right in your backyard garden? You don’t need to spend a lot of money to buy them from a high-end boutique. If you wonder how to grow luffa gourds, I’m here to tell you it’s not that hard. You WILL need a …
Help! I’m drowning in zucchini! How can I preserve some for later? If you ask me, freezing is my favorite method of preserving my harvest. Wondering how to freeze zucchini? You can freeze zucchini whole, sliced, shredded, and spiralized. It’s so easy! See below for details on every method of freezing zucchini. Zucchini is a …
Gardens buzz with life, especially when they host flowers that attract bees. These industrious pollinators are drawn to blooms that provide rich nectar and pollen sources. The dance between flowers and bees is critical, as pollination is essential for plants to produce fruits and seeds, ensuring the continuation of various plant species. Certain flowers are …
There is an astonishingly long list of plants poisonous to cats! So, as a cat owner, you may be wondering: Are aloe plants poisonous to cats? If you are a keen gardener and cat lover, it’s best to know which ones to avoid, particularly if your feline likes to chew on things. Aloes make a …