A beautiful, thriving garden requires more than just planting and occasional watering. To keep your outdoor plants healthy and maximize their life spans, certain care and maintenance is essential. Following best practices for assessing plant health, watering, soil care, cleanup, and more will ensure your garden remains vibrant for years to come. Below are some … Read more
Growing juicy, sweet strawberries in your own backyard or garden in Georgia is easier than you think! With the right care and preparation, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of homegrown strawberries each summer. Here is a complete guide on how to successfully grow strawberries in Georgia. Choosing the Best Strawberry Varieties for Georgia With … Read more
For gardeners in colder climates winter’s beauty comes with a challenge – protecting plants from heavy snow. While a light dusting looks magical on evergreens and bushes feet of dense snow can crush and smother many plants. Preparing your landscape ahead of time and taking preventive measures allows you to enjoy winter’s wonder while safeguarding … Read more
Taking cuttings from plants and rooting them is a great way to propagate new plants for free. But an important question is – can you put cuttings straight into soil right away? Or do they need special treatment first before going into the ground? In this guide, we’ll look at the pros and cons of … Read more
Sunflowers are one of the most beloved flowers with their big, bright yellow blooms that put smiles on faces. Sunflowers cultivated annually should come from seed, not cuttings. However, perennial sunflowers can be grown from cuttings. Though different kinds call for different techniques, propagating perennial sunflowers from cuttings is more difficult than from seed. Why … Read more
With their graceful woven stems and lush green crowns braided willow trees make a stunning addition to any outdoor space. Though hardy by nature they do require some specialized care to thrive. Follow this comprehensive guide to learn how to properly look after your braided willow tree in every season. Planting Your Braided Willow Upon … Read more
With their glossy green leaves and cheerful white blooms, peace lilies make excellent houseplants. But left unchecked, they can become unruly and overgrown. That’s where strategic pruning comes in. Pruning your peace lily properly will keep it looking its best by promoting lush, healthy new growth. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover when, how much, … Read more
As a flowering annual cosmos brings vibrant color to summer gardens with its bright cheerful blooms. While cosmos can be directly sown in the garden after the last spring frost, starting the seeds in winter via winter sowing allows the plants to get a head start on growing. This means you can enjoy cosmos flowers … Read more
Roses are a beloved flower for Southern gardens, but getting them off to a good start requires planting them at the right time. Georgia’s climate can vary quite a bit from north to south, so timing is important to ensure your roses thrive. Follow this guide on when and how to plant roses in Georgia … Read more
Pumpkins are a quintessential part of autumn decor and fall recipes. But their sprawling vines require a lot of garden space to grow properly. If your yard is small, you may think you can’t grow pumpkins at home. However, with the right techniques and variety choices, you can absolutely grow pumpkins successfully even with limited … Read more