How To Water Outdoor Plants: 10 Tips
To prevent your plants from drooping their heads in summer, they need plenty of water. But how much or how often should they be watered? Is it better to …
Category: Container Gardening
10 Edibles To Grow In Containers
Don't think you have enough room to grow vegetables and herbs? Containers are the answer! Check out these 10 edibles to grow in containers - no prima donnas here …
Bringing Plants Indoors For Winter
Late September or early October is the time to think of bringing plants indoors for winter. Make sure to slowly acclimate your houseplants to the indoor environment. Check for …
Late Summer Garden Refresh – Top 6 “To Do’s”
When September arrives, it may still feel like mid-summer in Zone 5 / 6. Forecasts might call for temps touching the high 80’s, but just because the calendar shows …
Container Gardening Annuals
Zone 5 & 6 Container Gardening – My Favorite Annuals for a Sunny Location: There are few things in life that can give you the instant gratification that a …
7 Easy Steps To Create A Succulent Wall Planter
Looking for a fun indoor gardening project? Well, let's create a succulent wall planter! In just 7 easy steps you'll have a living display of charming succulents (or other …
Winter Container Garden Ideas
Many folks just empty their plant containers for the winter months and let them sit idle until warm weather beckons. Why not keep them looking good and visually …
Fall Container Gardening
Fall Container Refresh By mid-September in Zone 5 & 6 … your container plantings have often seen better days. Some may look scraggly, some may no longer bloom, and …
4 (Very) Fun & Easy Gardening Projects
Looking for some feel good, very fun, and easy gardening projects? In the inclement months … while we are stuck indoors and it’s too cold and/or wet to work …
Small Space Gardening Tips
Don’t think you have enough space to start the garden of your dreams? Well, think again! There are many ways to garden in a limited area. You just need …
Growing Herbs In Containers
Growing Herbs In Containers - The best place for your herbs is where you can reach them in a pinch! I have my herb containers on our patio a …
Container Gardening Combinations
What Plants Go Well Together In Containers? Without a doubt, container gardening is one of the most popular aspects of gardening. Not only is container gardening ideal for those …
Invasive Plants: Confine or Avoid!
As a gardener, you don’t want invasive plants in your yard that drive you nuts and waste your precious time. Sure they may look great for a season or …
Easy To Grow Vegetables
Growing your own vegetables is one of the most satisfying garden activities. There’s nothing quite like eating a freshly picked tomato or making a salad with greens harvested from …