If you love to garden but don’t like working in the summer heat, check out these tips for summer-time gardening to beat the heat. For so many of us, the scorching heat of summer can be really hard on our bodies, our moods, and our desire to keep working in the garden. Don’t let the…
Propeller plant is a tender succulent known for its twisted, upright leaves. It’s easy to grow at home, even for beginners. This plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. Give it plenty of airflow to prevent rot. This plant does well in pots, dish garden arrangements, rock gardens, or mixed succulent displays. You…
If you want to add flavor to your cooking try growing oregano. This perennial herb is easy to care for, even for beginners. Oregano is a fast growing herb with a long producing season. You can use the fresh leaves in recipes, or preserve them for later by freezing and drying them. Learn everything you need…
Arrowhead plants have lush, arrow-shaped leaves and a trailing growth habit. Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or a beginner with indoor plants, arrowhead plant care is simple and rewarding. This indoor plant starts out as a compact, bushy plant, but over time, it will develop long vines, making it ideal for hanging baskets. Arrowhead plants…
If you love beautiful perennials, you’ll probably have some irises growing in your garden. This may prompt you to wonder, “When do irises bloom?“. The answer to this question varies. Iris blooming season can be any time from late winter to early fall, depending on the type you grow. Ironically, irises can be one of…
Dinner plate dahlias are showstoppers in the garden, known for their giant, vibrant blooms that can span up to 12 inches across. Growing them successfully requires attention to sun, soil, and consistent care. These dahlias thrive in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. They need regular watering and benefit from a feeding schedule throughout the…
Fan flower (Scaevola aemula) is an excellent warm-weather plant that is often grown as a summer annual. It is useful to grow in window boxes, hanging baskets, containers, or as a border plant. Even if you are a seasoned gardener, you may not have heard of scaevola. It is a relatively new-comer to the garden…
Taking care of aloe vera plants is easier than you might think. This succulent thrives with minimal attention, making it the perfect plant for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike. Not only is aloe vera a beautiful addition to your garden, but it also has a soothing gel inside that treats burns, cuts, and minor skin…
Fall is the time of the year when succulent babies often make an appearance. These miniature versions of adult succulents give you a wonderful (and free!) opportunity to increase your collection. These tiny plants, or offsets, are the offspring of mature succulent plants. They’re essentially little replicas of the parent plant, and you often find…
Do you have a problem with radishes not growing bulbs? This is a common issue in a vegetable garden. What causes this to happen? Radishes – raphanus sativus – have edible greens which can be used in salads, but the main reason they are grown is for their crunchy and spicy round root. Expecting to…
We are right in the middle of the hottest part of the summer. The early spring bloomers are finished, and now it is time for the tough summer blooming plants to be the stars in the garden. Summer blooming plants have to be able to withstand the high temperatures that come with summer. They also…
This list of hosta companion plants will help you fill in your shade borders with other plants that like refuge from the sun. Hostas are well known for their delightful foliage that looks wonderful as border plants or in mass plantings. But what do you grow with them? The answer is easy if you know…
Hydrangea color change is always a surprise to gardeners. You buy a plant with blue blooms only to discover later that the blossoms are now pink. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Hydrangeas are a very popular garden plant. They are a perennial shrub that comes in a variety of…
Do you have a shady backyard but still want to grow a vegetable garden? You’re in luck – Below is an assortment of 40 herbs and vegetables that grow in shade and partial shade. All vegetables need some sunlight to grow and produce fruit, but not all vegetables need 6-8 hours of sunlight each day….
I just added a new plant to my indoor plants collection. This anthurium plant is commonly called Flamingo Flower, also known as anthurium. It is a tropical plant that has a stunning flower and is very easy to grow. This pretty plant doesn’t mind lower light conditions so it is a great choice for beginners. It…
This patriotic small porch decor will greet your guests for the 4th of July in a cheery red white and blue way. It’s easy to put together, cost just $20 and is very cheerful and natural looking. Decorating a small front porch for the 4th of July can be a challenge. If you add too…
I have put together a group of patriotic table decor ideas that can be done on a budget and in no time at all. They are perfect for both Memorial Day and the upcoming Fourth of July! We’ve all had that moment when our friends or parents decide to visit with no notice for an important…
This patriotic fruit flag is a tasty and fun way to celebrate the 4th of July. We had friends over for brunch on Sunday, and I wanted to add a festive patriotic accent to our table since the holiday is just a week away. I wanted something that we would eat (I hate wasting food…
Most gardeners may have heard the term “deadheading” when talking about flowers, but what is deadheading? Plant deadheading, also known as “grooming a plant” and “pinching flowers,” is a term used for the process of removing faded or spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and to encourage new blooms. Deadheading flowers is a task…
Thinking of adding new flowers to your garden this year? Check out the list of white flower names and pictures below for inspiration. You can use it to identify white flowers you have seen and liked, or to discover new varieties! Of the 45+ types of white flowers in this list, some are uncommon, while…
This list of flowers that don’t need deadheading is a helpful tool for gardeners interested in reducing time spent on garden maintenance. Deadheading is the process of pinching off faded or spent flowers. It makes the plants look better and encourages them to rebloom. Many plants like to be deadheaded, but there are also plenty…
Every morning I take a garden walk to see what is growing and what needs tending. Today, I spent the morning deadheading daylilies. I have clumps of daylilies – hemerocallis – that have naturalized into plants with numerous blooms on them. Some of them have 12 or 13 blooms out in a day. Since daylily…
It’s time to learn about growing heirloom seeds! Heirloom vegetable seeds have so much going for them. They end up giving you plants that you can’t go to a big box store and buy, they cost less than hybrid vegetables and you can save your own seeds from one year to the next. Have you…
Sunrooms are a wonderful place to admire your gardening endeavors. I thought it would be fun to share some ideas for decorating a sunroom with you, with photos of these amazing sunrooms. If you read my blog often, you will know that I have a bit of a passion for garden beds. I have 11…
Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis is one of the most popular indoor plants, and can also be grown outdoors in some parts of the country. Care of Boston Fern means providing extra humidity to keep the fronds fresh and fluffy and not giving the plant too much sunlight. Luckily for gardeners who don’t seem to possess a green thumb,…
Want an easy weeknight meal you can make in one pot? If so, you will love this pollo a la crema recipe. This dish features chunks of white meat chicken with mushrooms, onions, and green peppers in a Mexican cream sauce. The recipe is also known as “pollo con crema” and “pollo en crema”. There…