November 24, 2009 – 1:58 pm
If your have an avid gardener in your life, now is a great time to give a special gardening gift to that person. A gardening gift is a thoughtful way to let the person know that they are special and appreciated. When choosing a gardening gift, think about the items that the person needs or [...]
October 26, 2009 – 12:23 pm
It is hard to see your potted or in-ground plants die over the winter, after you have spent a lot of time caring for your plants. Most plants go dormant during the winter and only require a little amount of care. Here are some tips to follow when transferring your plants from the outdoors to the [...]
October 12, 2009 – 12:56 pm
For an avid gardener, nothing is sadder than losing your delicate plantings to a cold, harsh winter. The winter elements can be hard on your tender perennials and protecting them from the elements is essential for enjoying them the following year.  In order to save your plants and money for the following year, it is a good idea to transplant your perennials indoors before the temperature becomes [...]
October 5, 2009 – 12:50 pm
Now that fall is here, it is a great time to continue your love of gardening and cooking with a great indoor herb garden.  Creating an indoor herb garden allows you to have fresh herbs for your cooking and home all fall and winter long.  Many people like to use herbs, such as lavender, to scent their home and use in dry [...]
September 22, 2009 – 12:43 pm
Now that fall is officially here, it is time to do some necessary yard clean-up before winter comes. Cleaning up your yard or patio now will have to make your spring clean-up easy and give you a great start on enjoying your summer garden and patio. To make things easier for you, here are some [...]
August 31, 2009 – 12:00 am
Fall is quickly approaching and you can extend the life of your garden by planting some colorful fall flowers now until the early fall. Fall flowers will last in your garden throughout the fall season until the temperature drops and the snow falls. You won’t be disappointed with the results and you will get more [...]
August 3, 2009 – 12:00 am
Staking a plant or tree is great for making your plants grow straight and tall and provides extra strength. Whether you decide to use wood or metal, it is important to make sure that the stake is secure and sturdy. When placing your stake into the ground, make sure that it is placed deep into [...]
A Practical Guide To Deadheading- Not Beheading– Flowers This is a photo of my lovely lobelia basket about 3 weeks ago. It was gorgeous- full, flowering, cascading, just like in a magazine. The man who sold me this gorgeous basket at a Farmers Market stand set up somewhere gave me some great advice as I [...]
If you love to cook or grill, nothing compares to using fresh herbs when seasoning your food. An indoor or outdoor container garden can be very convenient and economical for growing herbs throughout the seasons. Just clip the plants as needed. Starting a container garden is fun and easy. The first thing that you need [...]
February 25, 2008 – 12:00 am
Flower pots can add a great look to your outdoor decor. There are so many easy-to-grow flowers around and the color combinations are endless. I like to have 2 big matching pots on my front porch and a variety of pots on my deck. Whether you are planting one pot or ten pots, there are [...]
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