Category: Simplify Your Gardening Life
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 …
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 …
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 …