Are you looking for ways to preserve peaches? Peaches are a delicious stone fruit. When the trees bear their fruit, they tend to produce it in full abundance. You might even find yourself with so many peaches, you don’t know what to do with them. You need to pick them when they’re ripe, and if …
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It’s raining zucchini this season, and if you planted (or bought) some, your fridge is presumably overflowing with these green beauties. But after you’ve grilled, sautéed, and spiralized to your heart’s content, you might find yourself asking, “What now?” Summer squashes can make some pretty wonderful hearty main dishes, delicious desserts, or even appetizers. Zucchini …
Perennial flowers are an easy way to add long-lasting beauty to your yard or garden. Whether you are an avid, experienced gardener or just getting started, you’ll love these long-blooming perennial flowers. Perennials return year after year, and many of them bloom all spring or summer. Let’s explore some of our favorite long-blooming perennial flowers. …
If you’ve ever come across a well-grown wisteria vine, you might remember how breathtaking it was! The lavender-blue flowers cascade from the branches in a spectacular display of beauty, combined with a lovely, sweet fragrance. Learn how to grow wisteria in your own garden. How to Keep Wisteria Under Control Before learning how to grow …
While the most vibrantly colored flowers often attract our attention, there’s something to be said for the simple beauty of a plain white blossom. On their own, white flowers have an air of elegance, and they pair perfectly with any color. Annual white flowers have the added benefits of long bloom times and instant beauty. …
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 …
Most of us have a thing or two we hold on to for sentimental value and don’t want to get rid of. However, when people have a strong aversion to letting go of anything (to the point that it becomes distressing to them or others) and ultimately accumulate a large amount of unnecessary stuff- they …
A garden that bursts with color season after season isn’t just a dream—it’s completely achievable with the right selection of perennials! These hardworking plants provide a reliable display of blooms, year after year, often gracing your garden with more than one show-stopping flowering period. Below, we’ve rounded up 21 stunning perennials that bloom more than …
Summer is the ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors, going for strolls or tinkering in the garden. But nothing can ruin a good time faster than a swarm of pesky bugs. Mosquitoes, flies, and other insects not only cause discomfort but can also create potential health risks. Instead of turning to chemical repellents, there …
Not a common color among flowering plants, blue adds a unique beauty to the garden. Its calming hue invites wanderers to pause and take notice. Blue annuals are especially versatile, offering bold pops of color that refresh your garden design from season to season. Whether you want to accent a serene cottage border, enhance a …