Okay, it’s true – splitting wood might not be the most “girly” of activities. But I love it. It’s a great excuse to step outside into the crisp, fall air, and you get a pretty decent upper body ...
Delightful Dahlias: A Late Summer Standard
Dahlias are brilliantly colorful flowers that put on a delightful, splashy display from mid-summer until the first frost. Their pinwheel blossoms and eye-catching colors come at a time when ...
Cranesbill Geranium: How to Grow a Garden Classic
Cranesbills, or hardy geraniums, are perennial members of the Geraniaceae family, one of many flowering genera within the family tree, which includes geraniums as well as close family members ...
Rosemary: How to Grow This Classic Garden Herb
ROSEMARINUS OFFICINALIS Rosemarinus officinalis, or rosemary, is an evergreen, woody herb native to the Mediterranean region. An ancient herb steeped in myth and tradition, it’s well-known and ...
Nasturtiums: The Easiest Annuals to Grow!
TROPAEOLUM Bright, bold, and cheerful, nasturtiums are among the easiest flowers to grow. With only a hint of care and attention, these fast-spreading annuals put on a summer-long show of ...
Easy Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses: Simple Tips for Carefree Success
How does your garden grow? Well, we know that trees and shrubs are the “bones” of a garden – they provide a framework around which we can create an overall structure or theme. Perennials are ...
Soil Salvation: Yes, Gardening Does Relieve Stress and Make You Happier!
Looking for a natural way to find relief from the hectic pace and demands of the modern world? Gardeners have known for centuries that tending a plot is good for your physical health, and that ...
The Best Natural Methods to Protect Your Garden from Slugs and Snails
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring those slimy pests, slugs and snails. Raiders of the night, they have a discerning appetite for succulent foliage and flowers. And from dusk ...
Tarragon Growing Tips – Which Variety Will Do Best In Your Zone?
Tarragon is a delightful herb to grow, one that has long been used as a flavoring as well as a traditional curative. With an appealing flavor reminiscent of anise and licorice, it has several ...
19 Fragrant Flower and Shrub Favorites for Your Garden
Without fragrance, a garden just isn’t a garden. It’s the stuff memories are made of, and the faintest hint of scent can conjure up people, places, and times long since gone. It delights our ...
