Every flower garden should include dahlias for color and excitement from July until the first fall frost. There is a dahlia flower for every taste, from simple to exotic. Here’s a quick refresher on how to grow dahlias. How To Grow Dahlias Dahlias (Dahlia pinnata) rule in the late summer flower garden and continue…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rachio. All opinions are 100% mine. I love my freedom! Freedom to go on vacation whenever I want and freedom to enjoy my days without always having to go water my garden and my lawn. So, needless to say, when I learned about…
Beautiful weather is just around the corner! I am so excited to get out there in the garden and start planting. I have a narrow raised bed that usually houses my peas (why do I always plant them so late?), and parsley. Soooo much parsley! This year I decided to try something different: I want…
Are you finding that your old gardening boots just aren’t cutting it for you anymore? Tried to use your old shoes but need something better? Gardening muck boots for men may just be the solution you need for the often-muddy tasks that come with the hobby. Gardening shoes are a solid investment for anyone who…
Camellias have a long blooming season and can put on a real show. Their blooms come in lots of different shades, sometimes peeking out from under a late spring snow. Here’s how to care for camellias (Camellia Japonica), so you can enjoy their gorgeous flowers in your own garden. Cultivated for many centuries in the…
If planning your garden is overwhelming for you, I have good news. Here are 7 free vegetable garden plans to give you some ideas of how you can make the most of your growing space and inspire you to plan and plant your own vegetable garden. These plans have been designed using the GrowVeg.com software,…
What a beautiful vine! The firecracker vine (Manettia inflata), also known as candy corn vine, cigar flower, is a gorgeous two color perennial flower that goes well in every garden. Growing candy corn vine is quite easy, and this plant rejuvenates easily after taking cuttings. Where does candy corn (manettia) vine grow? Manettia will thrive…
The fresh green leaves and flowers of coriander (Coriandrum Sativum) have an unusual musky scent, which is either loved or hated. The dried seeds, on the other hand, have a fragrance loved by all. Let’s look at how to grow coriander in your garden. Coriander has a unique fragrance Coriander is an annual plant in…
Born in Macedonia, 1600 meters above sea level Cveta enjoyed the Mediterranean mountain climate and the beautiful gardens everyone was growing. So when she build a house here in the States, she decided to create a Mediterranean style garden to remind her of her childhood. When she built her home, she wanted to look at…