If you’ve never had a hummingbird feeder, you’ve missed a great addition to your backyard. Children love to watch them, and to be honest, they can be a lot of fun for adults, too! There are many different brands of backyard hummingbird feeders on the market, as well as a variety of different food mixes….
Have you ever felt the need to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life? To escape your busy day in a peaceful oasis right outside your door? A backyard walkway is just the thing to help create this tranquil escape. Check out the backyard walkway ideas I gathered below. Why Add A Walkway To…
Perennials are “set and forget” plants: you plant them once, they go dormant each winter and come back good as new each spring, summer, or fall. On the other hand, annuals produce more flowers, and their blooms last longer, but they are single-season beauties. You have to buy and plant them every year. No matter…
The gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus) has been cultivated and loved since early times, but today’s range of color, size, and forms has far outclassed its early beginnings. These flowers make stunning bouquets. Wouldn’t you love to know how to grow gladiolus? Gladiolus varieties and hybrids Gladiolus is a member of a huge family of colorful…
Radishes are one of the fastest-growing vegetables: after only 4 short weeks you can enjoy their crisp, spicy fruit. But what if you planted more than you could eat, or got busy and forgot to harvest them at the right time? This is what happened to us this year and I decided to let our…
Right in the middle of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, on June 16, we celebrate a day specifically dedicated to leafy greens and all their munchable cousins: National Fresh Veggies Day. June is the perfect time to celebrate fresh vegetables as our gardens transition from spring to summer produce and farmers’ markets look increasingly…
What’s that smell? You might have stinkhorn mushrooms if you catch a whiff of something putrid in the garden and notice some funky fungi growing out of the mulch. But although they look weird and smell terrible, stinkhorn mushrooms might not be bad to have around. What Is a Stinkhorn Mushroom? Stinkhorn mushrooms range from…
There aren’t many pests that are as dangerous as ticks. Because of their ability to transmit serious diseases to humans and pets, ticks threaten your family’s well-being. Below you’ll learn how to get rid of ticks in the yard to have peace of mind throughout the summer. While not necessarily a garden problem, ticks can…
Why are my rose leaves turning yellow? This question often troubles gardeners since yellowing leaves signify plant distress. If you’ve recently observed this change in your rose garden, with leaves turning yellow and dropping off, it’s time to give that plant your attention. But before you can take steps to restore your garden’s vibrant beauty,…