Imagine having a beautiful backyard garden that requires minimal time and effort to maintain, leaving you more free time to relax and enjoy your outdoor space. That’s the magic of low maintenance backyard gardening! Whether you’re a busy professional, a novice gardener, or simply someone who prefers a fuss-free approach to gardening, low maintenance gardening …
Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees love this perennial. It’s ridiculously easy to grow, needs zero maintenance, does well in crappy wet soil (clay-like) and provides verticality (height) in your garden. Also, Monarch caterpillars utilize the milkweed as their exclusive food source while in the larval stage. Monarchs not only like but require Milkweeds! Mature milkweeds bloom …
Welcome to the wonderful world of container gardening for beginners! If you’re new to gardening or have limited space, container gardening is a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty and benefits of plants right on your porch, balcony, or patio. With just a little bit of space and some basic know-how, you can create your …
If you have rock or boulder structures on your property, you’re lucky! Rock gardens give you an excellent opportunity to create stunning curb appeal for your home. Excellent plants for rock gardens include succulents, alpine plants, dwarf shrubs, and low-growing evergreens. By choosing the best plants for a rock garden, you can create a beautiful …
Bonsai tree feeding and watering requires only a bit more care than other plants. Water them frequently, use a well balanced pellet food, and enjoy their unique beauty for years to come! Let’s discuss the important aspects of keeping bonsai trees, to include feeding and watering, and environmental concerns. All living things need some key …
Dealing with Garden Slugs One of the most notorious pests in moist climates is the slug. These slimy creatures can wreak havoc on your garden by munching on your plants and leaving behind unsightly trails of slime. But don’t worry, there are many natural slug prevention steps you can execute. Couple these steps along with tried-and-true strategies, …
While I love growing plants and flowers from seeds, I’ve not been very successful. They sprout well when I have them inside, but when it’s time to take them outside, the hardening process is rarely successful for me. This year, I thought I’d try to start seeds in a mini greenhouse. I’m trying out a …