Landscape Plants for Wet Areas
While many gardeners may shy away from soggy spots in their yards, there's a world of lush beauty waiting to be unlocked in wet areas. Embracing the moisture opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for your garden, where a variety of plants thrive in damp soil conditions. These water-loving wonders can transform your wet areas into vibrant oases of greenery.
A Guide to Growing Cole Crops at Home
Cole crops are a group of cool season plants that include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and collard greens. These nutrient-packed vegetables, also known as Brassicas, are not only delicious but also relatively easy to grow in your own backyard. Here's a beginner's guide to planting cole crops at home.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Are you eager to get your hands dirty and kickstart your garden before the warmth of spring arrives? Starting seeds indoors is a fantastic way to get a head start on your gardening goals, allowing you to nurture delicate seedlings in the comfort of your own home. Not only does it extend your growing season, but it also offers you greater control over the entire process, from seed selection to transplanting.
Forcing Paperwhites and Amaryllis
The cold weather turns outdoor gardeners into indoor gardeners. One way to cope with a long winter is to force bulbs for indoor bloom. The top choices are those bulbs native to warmer climates, they don’t need the cold to initiate blooming.
Hydrangea Pruning Tips
The showy blooms of the genus Hydrangea are hard to beat for reliable color in the garden, but when do you trim? We get this question a lot! There are basically old wood bloomers (bloom on last year’s wood) and new wood bloomers (bloom on wood produced this season).
Building a Pollinator Garden
Pollinators are in decline and need our help. They are incredibly important as they are responsible for nearly 80% of the world’s flowering plants. Those flowers are critical in the production of fruits, nuts, and berries. Creating a pollinator garden is simple and will add long-lasting beauty to your outdoor living space. Here’s how to get started.
Beating Winter Blues
I love my houseplants all year long yet I especially appreciate their presence in the fall and winter! The majority of my plants spend summer outside in various locations around my yard. I bring them in by mid-October and they instantly enliven my house once again.
Winter Houseplant Tips
Winter can be a tough time for your indoor plants. Their favorite spot by the window is suddenly much colder and shorter days provide less light. Some plants can even be forced into semidormancy. There are a few easy things you can do this winter to help your plants thrive-