Do you always have onions in the kitchen? Do you want to grow more in your garden, like I do? We have more than 300 onions planted in our garden right now. When they are ready to be picked, I store them whole for a few months and then freeze and dry the rest. Each … Read more
Dragon Trees also known by their botanical name Dracaena marginata, are a popular choice of houseplant thanks to their visually striking foliage and easy care reputation. However, these majestic plants have a dark secret – they can actually be quite toxic and dangerous to cats if ingested! As a cat owner, it’s crucial to understand … Read more
It’s easy to forget that flowers don’t need to be in the sun to grow. Many of them do better in the shade. Exhibit A: astilbe. Some might say that species of Astilbe are the best plants for a shade garden out of all of them. The foliage itself is visually interesting, but it’s the … Read more
Beds in a box have become increasingly popular in recent years for their convenience and ease of delivery. One company that offers high quality beds in a box is Frontgate Their Essential EZ Bed Inflatable Guest Bed provides the comfort of a real mattress while being easy to store and transport What is a Bed … Read more
The name “bleeding heart flower” comes from the pink flowers that look like hearts and are swollen. They bloom in the spring. A white petal with a red streak sticks out from under each heart shape. This is where the idea that the heart is bleeding comes from. They dangle from long, arching stems that … Read more
Morning glories are beloved vines that can quickly cover fences, arbors, and trellises with their fast growth and trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, red and white. However, sometimes these vines produce abundant foliage but no flowers. If you’ve been growing morning glories but they refuse to bloom, there are several common reasons … Read more
Container gardens are one of the best and easiest ways to bring color to your garden. Portable pots are simple to take care of and small enough to move around. You can fill them with new plants, flowers, and leaves whenever you want to keep your garden, deck, or patio looking new. The greatest challenge … Read more
Daylilies are a popular perennial flower grown in many gardens. Their colorful blooms and low-maintenance nature make them an attractive choice. But how do they fare as cut flowers for indoor arrangements? There are pros and cons to consider when using daylilies as cut flowers. The Appeal of Daylilies Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) are named for … Read more
African daisies (Osteospermum spp. ) look a lot like common daisies, with petals radiating around a center disk. They are even members of the Asteraceae family, along with Shasta daisies and zinnias. But, their vivid coloring is not at all like the classic daisy. African daisies come in a variety of stunning shades including white, … Read more
Imagine going out into your garden on a sunny morning and being greeted by a rainbow of bright colors and sweet-smelling flowers. As the name suggests, a south-facing garden is one that gets a lot of sunlight all day because it faces south. Sunlight is very important for plant growth because it powers photosynthesis, the … Read more