Picture this: you’re watering your garden with a standard garden hose, and suddenly, it kinks cutting off the water flow. You point the hose at your face to see what’s wrong, and it “miraculously” becomes unkinked, and you get a shower! I am sure you get the picture. It’s hilarious to see it happen to…
Each state in the U.S. has several official symbols, including a flag, bird, tree, and of course, flower. Do you know the official flower of your state? Browse through this state flowers list to learn more about your and other state flowers, and perhaps create a new, unique garden theme in your landscape. Although…
Cold frame gardening, as well as poly-tunnels and greenhouses, are all great ways to extend the growing season. They also provide protection from harsh weather conditions such as frost or high winds. You can use these structures to get a head start on your vegetable garden by starting seeds early in the year. This way,…
As gardeners, we find great joy in discovering and introducing new plants to our outdoor (and indoor!) spaces, but I also find it remarkably fulfilling – and exciting – to narrow my search to plants endemic to my area. Nature uses a rich palette to paint beautiful landscapes, and we certainly can’t go wrong mimicking…
As warm weather works its way north, we grow increasingly impatient to sink our hands into the soil and nurture seeds into lush foliage. It seems fitting, then, that April has been designated National Garden Month. What better way to celebrate spring than through gardening? History of National Garden Month In 1986, President Reagan signed…
Favored among writers and gardeners alike, roses are classic flowers that fit in almost any landscape. But what happens when a disease threatens your flourishing rose collection? One such threat is rose rosette disease, and in the sections below, we will explore what it is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it from…
Add some cheery color to your garden with beds full of brightly hued flowering plants. Depending on your tastes, you can choose an elegant color palette or opt for a less formal cottage garden approach, with blossoms that span the rainbow. For inspiration, here are 11 vibrant flowers that start with V. Annual Flowers that…
Ever heard of stinging nettles? They are not only delicious but also good for you! We pick ours from the riverbank in town, but if you have the right conditions, learn how to grow stinging nettle: you’ll love it for teas, green smoothies, casseroles, and soups. How To Grow Stinging Nettle Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica)…
Do-it-yourself landscaping and garden building can provide a fun creative outlet as well as a low-cost way to beautify your outdoor space. However, navigating the endless choices for materials can be mind-boggling. When you reach a step that requires soil, which kind should you use? To help you decide on the best soil for your…