Ranunculus are one of the most delightful spring flowers you can grow. Their lush, ruffled blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, white and purple look almost like miniature roses. While ranunculus thrive in garden beds, they also do very well in containers. Planting ranunculus bulbs in pots allows you to display these beauties on … Read more
It’s true, just because you’re moving doesn’t mean you have to say farewell to your garden. There is actually a myriad of reasons you might want to move your garden. You might have bought a new greenhouse and want to move your tomatoes and other vegetables inside before it gets cold. Perhaps you just bought … Read more
With their towering stems and sunny yellow flower heads, sunflowers are a quintessential warm-weather plant. Their height and fast growth make them eye-catching additions to any garden. However, proper watering is crucial to ensure your sunflowers reach their full potential. Learning how much and how often to water sunflower plants will give them the moisture … Read more
Raspberries grow wild in most places in the U. S. , planted here and there by birds or spreading from prolific underground runners. When plants do well in the wild, like raspberries, it’s natural to think they will do well in the garden too. So, you buy some raspberry plants and put them in the … Read more
You can water a garden very well without a hosepipe. Practice now and you’ll be well prepared for a hosepipe ban. I wince at seeing the way many gardeners overuse their hosepipes. Sprinklers spray a wasteful curve and even spray guns encourage overuse of our precious water resources. A can is a great way to … Read more
Tomatoes are a popular vegetable because they are often eaten raw or cooked. They are also used in many dishes. Tomatoes are a type of fruit and the seeds inside the tomato are the fruits ovules. Tomato seeds tend to grow into tomato plants if they get good temperature and plenty of light. It takes … Read more
These recommendations are primarily for homeowners and communities that would like to start working in their neighborhood greenspace. There are herbicide-free ways to control each species, but we’ve also included an herbicide option for some species for people who are comfortable using them. When choosing these methods, care was taken to keep the soil from … Read more
For any avid birdwatcher, keeping backyard feeders full of tasty treats is one of life’s simple pleasures Watching colorful songbirds like cardinals, chickadees, and finches flock to your handcrafted feeders to feast on homemade bird seed blocks is a heartwarming experience But with the high cost of pre-made seed blocks from the store, is it … Read more
You can choose the best time to plant the vegetables, herbs, and flowers you want to grow by knowing your climate zone. You can also choose varieties that will do well in your garden. Most of the time, the best garden results come from planting plants that do well in your climate zone. Grow Guide … Read more
Most apricot trees don’t have many problems with pests or diseases, but they are known for dropping immature fruit, which means that apricots that aren’t ripe fall off the tree. Some people may wonder, “Why do my apricots stay green?” and “What can I do with apricots that don’t ripen?” if they are lucky enough … Read more