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 …
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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. …
Zucchini is one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow in your garden. Its rapid growth can lead to a bountiful harvest in no time. However, knowing exactly when to pluck these green beauties is key to enjoying their best taste and texture. Harvesting too early or too late can result in squash that’s bitter, …
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 …
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 …
Growing and spreading rapidly in even the poorest soils and with little water, tree of heaven is, despite its name, the very definition of “weed tree.” It can cause allergies and irritate the skin, suppress the growth of other plants, and play host to other invasive species. Learn how to identify this noxious weed as …
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 …
Gardening is often a labor of love, but that doesn’t mean it has to feel like hard work all the time. Whether you’re battling stubborn soil, invasive plants, or hefty pots, there’s always a clever way to make your tasks easier. This collection of genius gardening hacks will help you tackle common challenges, all while …