Category: Simplify Your Gardening Life
Do you have a spot in your yard that gets a lot of sun? Full sun perennials are easy to care for and come in a huge variety of …
What Is Compost Composting is the process of converting food scraps and yard waste into material that boosts soil health. This means gardeners need less store-bought fertilizers to get …
Planning a Cutting Garden - Find a sunny spot in your yard when planning a cutting garden - and fill it with plants (annuals and perennials) that are grown …
Best Air Cleaning Houseplants - Did you know that houseplants help purify the air in our homes? We’ve long known that indoor plants improve our mood and reduce stress …
Your plants are better prepared for winter weather than you may think! As we pile on the layers to keep warm, winterize our vehicles for snow and ice covered …
Here are Flower Chick’s 64 Top Picks for the Best Gifts For Gardeners! These gardening gifts all meet my criteria: good quality, interesting, useful, and something you wouldn’t necessarily buy …
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 …
Flower arranging is not only creative and fun, but a beautiful way to showcase or share the beauty of your garden. Here are some simple tips to making your …
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 …
The term “native” plant generally refers to plants indigenous to a particular geographic region. Over time those plants have adapted to local environmental and social influences such as soil …
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 …
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 …
Recently I completed a tree identification course from the online offerings at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. I've always wanted to learn more about trees! It frustrates me …
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 …
Now’s the time to enjoy a spring preview of flowering branches! So good for the soul … just prune non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees such as forsythia and pussy …
Kickstart your Spring with garden inspired fashion! There’s something about floral themed apparel and accessories that just puts you in a good mood. From shirts, to socks, to baseball …
The very best way to prevent rose pests & diseases is to plant varieties that are disease resistant. That's what we want: low maintenance, easy care roses! In recent …
Annual – A plant that grows, flowers, produces seed all in one season, and then does not survive the winter. It must be planted each year. Many plants we call annuals …
There are many things that can be done in your garden to help control the unwanted critters and insects that find the veggie plot (or your prized roses) …
Ask most gardeners to define succulents, and they’ll likely respond with “cactus” … And while there’s some truth to that answer, the real story goes far beyond … Let’s …
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 …