While New Jersey has more than 2,000 beautiful native plant species, many of the plants you may be familiar seeing along roadsides, in the woods, and fields are actually invasive species. These aggressively spreading nonnative plants displace native plants and cause harm to local wildlife and entire ecosystems. Some invasive plants are still sold in…
Whether you want to create a fruit tree guild or simply add a ground cover around your fruit trees, knowing some of the best companion plants for fruit trees will help you immensely. These companions offer a host of benefits, and ideally, a fruit tree will be underplanted with several plants filling various roles. This…
Roses are a beautiful addition to any garden. But, they can be difficult to grow and maintain. Luckily, there are many plants that will help your roses thrive! Here are the best companion plants for roses to keep your rose garden healthy and looking good. I’ve been growing roses for many years and have personally…
From your best bud to a budding romance, these garden variety flower puns will have you smiling from ear to ear. Sure, flowers are beautiful. But did you know that they can also be funny? That’s right, flowers have a great sense of humor – and they’re not afraid to show it! With the right…
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a fellow garden enthusiast, a gardening gift basket might be the answer. These creative packages are great for celebrating a housewarming, a birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day. Conveniently, gardening gift basket ideas can be personalized according to the recipient’s tastes as well as your budget…
Spring fever… we all have it. For some, it manifests by sleeping or eating less; for others, it is an urge to clean the house or start exercising. But for garden lovers like you and me, it’s the need to start digging in the dirt. Dreaming up budget-friendly curb appeal landscaping ideas and planning for…
A favorite of many gardeners, the hydrangea is a flowering shrub that produces large, showy blooms from summer through fall. Although the name hydrangea tends to conjure images of large globes of tiny flowers in shades of pink, blue, and white, there are at least 23 species of hydrangea (some sources suggest as many as…
If you’re like me, you love adding a pop of color to your yard and making it the envy of the neighborhood. And landscaping with hibiscus flowers is the perfect way to do just that. These tropical plants have some of the most stunning and vibrant blooms you’ve ever seen, and they come in a…
Add a little color and texture to your landscaping with these gorgeous cascading plants for retaining walls. They’re the perfect way to turn an eyesore into something beautiful. There’s something so inviting about plants draping over a wall to create a waterfall effect. They add a bit of romance and playfulness than can completely transform…