How to Plant a Butterfly Friendly Garden
In some ways butterflies are like us... they like variety, they are mobile and can choose where they want to linger, they like to eat but don't spend their entire lives eating, they need shelter,...
How to Put a Quilt Pattern in Your Garden
Many quilt patterns have flowers and are not just for your bedroom or the inside of your home. You can now plant a quilt. The flowers become the quilting fabric. Many quilt patterns have straight...
When to Plant Vinca Minor
Vinca minor, Apocynacae, also known is the common periwinkle, is a low, trailing evergreen ground cover that does well in shady areas. A perennial, Vinca minor is prized for its showy blue,...
How to Kill Weeds With Out Using Chemicals
How would you like to kill all those pesky weeds with out using harmful chemicals? How would you also like to save on the money you spend on those expensive chemicals? Well, I have the answer for...
How to Plant Flowers in Clay Soil
Planting flowers in clay soil can be difficult. I will explain the steps to make your flowers grow.
How to Prune Hydrangea Plants and Hydrangea Bushes
Hydrangea plants and bushes produce beautiful flowers throughout the spring and summer months. The hydrangea flower blooms range from pale pink to dark purple and are a great addition to any...
Phlox Facts
Phlox is a hearty, easy-care perennial that establishes a vibrant presence in gardens and landscape beds. Phlox grows about 3 feet tall and comes in shades of pink, scarlet, lavender and white....
Alstroemeria Plant Care
Also known as Peruvian Lily and Inca Lily, this plant native to South America has about 50 species and is related to the amaryllis family. Alstroemeria is a perennial that flowers in late spring...
How to Help Your Roses Grow Better And Bigger Naturally
There are many thing that you can do that will help your roses grow bigger and better. These are some things that I learned from my grandmother. She was ninety five years old and still quite a...
Guide to Growing Flowers
A garden can be daunting when you don't have firsthand experience in growing flowers. It's easy to lose yourself in the beauty yet feel extremely overwhelmed. The secrets that good gardeners live...
How to Create a Flower or Vegetable Bed in the Yard and Not Have to Take Grass Up
You won't believe how simple this is to create a new flower or vegetable bed in the yard that is grassy. You do not have to take up the grass!!! Just cover the grassy area with about 5 sheets of...
How to Garden with Perennials -- Save Time & Money
Would you like to plant once and reap the benefits for a long time? Then base your garden on perennials. These are the plants that can last for years and years. While your garden doesn’t have...
The Best Flowers to Plant in the Sun
Landscaping your yard can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby. Planting flowers and other foliage around your property not only gives back to the Earth, it creates an attractive environment around...
How to Grow Eggplant in a Container Garden
Never thought an eggplant could be grown in a container? Have your family and friends told you it can not be done? That an eggplant plant gets very large and you'll be lucky if you even get one...
Plant Ideas for a Window Box
Window boxes are a beautiful addition to any home or office building. They add a touch of class and charm without all of the work of a full garden. Whether you choose to grow flowers, herbs or...
How to Tips for Growing Beautiful Roses
If you follow the steps below you will have beautiful and plentiful roses. I have included some pictures. First, as with all flowers, you need to clip off the dead parts. When your petals fall...
How to Grow an Amazing Garden That Blooms From Spring to Fall
Ever see a beautiful garden and wonder how they get it to look so good spring til fall? These tips can help you get the garden you'll love and your neighbors will want. Enjoy!
How to Feed the Birds and They Will Entertain You Immensely
Feed the Birds yes and they will come...put the feed out and they will definitely entertain you!! You can buy very cheap feeders and they will work just fine. Just keep them filled with the bird...
How to Grow Pumpkins(big Max)
This article will tell you how to grow pumpkin(Big Max). These are not easy to grow because of their weight, circumference, and also because of how much room they take up, but that is why I wrote...
How to Choose Daffodils to Fill a Season with Color
Daffodils trumpet the beginning of spring. Plant these easy, cheerful flower bulbs and you will have beautiful blossoms year after year throughout the spring. By carefully choosing different...