Avoid these rookie mistakes by learning when, where and how to plant bulbs this fall.
Beautifying your landscape doesn't have to be difficult! These annuals and perrenials are easy plants to grow, for green thumbs and new gardeners alike.
Basic Guide to Growing Wisteria, How to grow wisteria
Plants love the nourishment that comes from potato starch and using potato water in the garden or on houseplants is a good way to give it to them.
From this title, “Traffic Stopping Kale,” you may be imagining a major traffic incident in Los Angeles or Santa Barbara where a truck loaded with kale turned over on the interstate. Then tons of drivers hit their brakes and start grazing right off of the roadway. No, that is not what I am implying at […]
I wish I’d inherited my mother’s green thumb. But truth is, when it comes to plants, if it’s alive in my house it’s probably pretty hardy. Here are the five types of plants that have survived even my hands. White birds of paradise. I love big, dramatic plants, and I had to have one on each side of our bed. I’ve lost track of how many palms and peace lilies I went through before giving up. Then I found these white birds of paradise and they are so happy!
Looking for blue flowering perennials that are easy to grow? Try one these low maintenance plants that will beautify your garden.
There's no rule stating that once a garden has been established, it must live on forever.
Tomatoes suffering from blossom end rot? Learn how to save your own eggshells to combat the problem and grow beautiful tomatoes and peppers!
Peppers (Capsicum spp.), hardy in USDA zones 9-11, thrive in evenly moist, organically rich soils. While some recommend amending the soil with used coffee grounds, pepper plants prefer those grounds to be well-composted first.
When starting a garden bed, you'll want to remove grass and its roots for best results. Here are four ways to ensure successful removal.
If your limited on space for your garden then consider growing your vegetable garden in containers or even in 5 gallon buckets. You will find everything you need to know here about the subject.
In need of pampas grass landscaping ideas? We've got you covered! Use our tips for landscaping with ornamental grasses in fun and versatile ways.
Learn more about how Zinnias, Cosmos, Celosia, Basil and other heat-loving flowers and foliage are great additions to your cut flower garden.
Take your cyclamen care to the next level as we show you how to guarantee uplifting winter blooms and seasonal beauty for years to come.
There have been countless times when I have met with a client or been introduced to someone as a landscape designer and the first thing out of that person’s mouth is that they wish they didn’t have such a “brown thumb” (aka can only grow dirt). However, to me this is just an urban legend. I truly believe that no one has a “brown thumb.” With planning and realistic expectations everyone can have a “green thumb”. Here are things that you should consider if you think you have a “brown thumb.”How di
A personal tour of Hummelo, the Netherlands home and famed garden of designer Piet Oudolf, would be pretty near the top of any keen gardener’s wish list. B
If you want a second set of blooms after your delphiniums have flowered, use this simple method to encourage additional blooms.
Pilea peperomioides propagation using 3 different methods: leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, and separation of pups. Learn how with my step by step photos.
Lemongrass: How to grow it and what to do with it!
If you're thinking about putting in raised beds this year, save yourself some major headaches and read this article first.
If asked to recommend one Spring flowering garden plant, I would answer with Candytuft, a pretty evergreen perennial! Here's why!
Yellowing of leaves on tomato plants can be caused by plenty of factors, most of them treatable. Are your tomatoes in trouble? This guide will help.
Privacy screens for a backyard or patio, allows you do what you want without the prying eyes of the outside world. [LEARN MORE]
Woolly Bush is a native Australian shrub with a conifer look originating from Western Australia. It gets its name from the silky feel of its foliage, which also makes it popular in the cut flower industry.
Hardening off your seedlings or starts is super important before planting them out in your garden. Learn why & how to do it properly so that your transplants settle in with the best possible outcome!
Update 8/20/20: I had written this post months ago while the clouds in the sky were swollen with snowflakes and a cozy fire crackled in the living room. When everything felt “normal” and “safe.” It was during a time before all our world abruptly changed literally over night. A time when we were
Calendula is an incredibly useful plant to grow in your garden. Learn how and why to do so, and what to do with the flowers once you have.
Do you want some perennials in your garden which bloom all year? You will definitely wish that. Year round blooming perennials produce year round flowers and beautify your garden. These specialized…
Learn the best indoor jasmine plant varieties and growing techniques, according to our gardening experts.
