One appeal of perennial flowers is that they return year after year, relieving you of the duty of replanting each spring. The drawback is that most perennials bloom for a shorter period than do annual flowers. Some…
6 Plants To Grow This Spring That Act As A Natural Insect Repellent
Are you an insect magnet? If you aren’t, you probably know one. Insect magnets attract annoying insects the second they walk outdoors — or so it seems. Most insect-repelling plants do so with…
6 Inventive Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
If you’re like most people, you probably enjoy a fresh cup of coffee each and every day. But what are you doing with the spent grounds? If you’re throwing them in the…
How To Grow Baskets Full of Raspberries No Matter Where You Live
Raspberries are delicious, delicate members in the same botanical family as the rose and the blackberry. Also known as Rubus idaeus, raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges and are high in fiber….
7 Best Houseplants to Give as Gifts
Choosing a gift that will stand the test of time is always a challenge, but giving plants is one way to try. Knowing your recipient is perhaps the most important part of…
6 Most Common Seed Starting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Here are some of the most common Seed Starting Mistakes you can avoid to improve your seed germination rate and propagate healthy new plants. Starting seeds indoors is a great way to improve the…
How to Grow Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a tropical herb packed with strong citrus flavor. The lemon taste is prized in Asian cooking, as well as in teas, sauces, and soups. In the garden, lemongrass forms a…
6 Secrets for Your Best Strawberry Harvest Every Year
Who doesn’t like strawberries!? And what a delight to wake up in the morning to pick a handful of your very own fruit to eat with your breakfast. It’s an experience for…
How To Grow and Care For African Violets
African violets are easy to get your hands on, fun to grow, and bring a splash of color and cheer to your home.If you’re anything like me, you’ve killed at least one…
How To Grow Ginger No Matter Where You Live
Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Ginger has been used in cultures around the world in both cooking and alternative medicine and is known…