Raised garden beds are a popular gardening trend that show no signs of slowing down. The elevated construction makes gardening easier by reducing bending, improving drainage, and deterring pests. But the raw, unfinished wood used to build many raised beds can be an eyesore. Painting or staining raised beds can not only make them more … Read more
Bone meal is an organic fertilizer rich in nutrients that promotes healthy plant growth. But bone meal is not suitable for every type of soil and it is not without drawbacks. Before you put bone meal in your vegetable garden or anywhere else in your yard, find out what it is made of, what its … Read more
Scented geraniums are a must-have for any gardener looking to add unique fragrance and beauty to their outdoor space. The good news is these aromatic perennials are readily available from a number of reputable online nurseries and garden centers making it easy to purchase scented geranium plants for your own garden. An Overview of Scented … Read more
Growing lush healthy tomato plants requires getting the conditions just right. While factors like soil quality and watering routine are essential one of the most critical elements is sunlight. Harnessing the power of pure, natural sunlight can make all the difference in getting a bountiful tomato harvest. In this article, we’ll explore how pure sunlight … Read more
Sunflowers are one of the most iconic flowering plants known for their bright yellow petals tall stems, and large seed-bearing heads. Their life cycle progresses through several distinct stages as they germinate, grow, flower, pollinate, and produce seeds. Understanding the different phases of the sunflower life cycle can help gardeners know what to expect and … Read more
Blue flowers with red thorns have captured people’s imaginations for years. But are they actually real or just a figment of fantasy stories and movies? As a gardening enthusiast, I decided to do some digging into this unusual plant combo. Here’s what I uncovered. The Legend of the Blue Flower with Red Thorns One of … Read more
Jasmine is a popular flowering plant known for its beautiful flowers and sweet fragrance. But is this plant safe for dogs? The short answer is – it depends on the type of jasmine. Some jasmine plants are completely harmless to dogs, while others can be quite dangerous. So it’s important for dog owners to be … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There aren’t any true zone 5 jasmine plants, so if you live in a northern climate, you don’t have many options for hardy zone 5 jasmine plants. If you give cold-hardy jasmine, like winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum), … Read more
Asparagus is a wonderful vegetable to grow in your home garden. It looks great and tastes great. Its light leaves sway gently in the wind, and vegetable gardeners all over the world look forward to its spear-shaped shoots, which mean a good growing season. But have you ever thought that the plants next to your … Read more
Strawflowers do well in places with hot summers because they can handle both heat and drought (cue my happy dance!) These tall, beautiful flowers have brightly colored rings around them. This Australian native is also called “Everlasting flower” or “paper flower. Strawberry plants are great for cutting, and they also bloom for a long time … Read more