Invasive plants are more than simply plants you didn’t intend to grow in your garden and don’t want there. Many of these are just weeds you can simply pull and be done with. Invasive plants, however, spread quickly and hoard all the space and nutrients the plants around them need for survival. In fact, many […]

Do you live in a harsh environment and need to plant some hardy flowers? While it may seem impossible, there are 10 backyard garden flowers that can withstand various conditions, and you cannot kill. If you are looking for a variety of backyard flowers to fill your garden, look no further than the list below. […]

Turmeric has received a lot of attention in recent years as a miracle cure for arthritis. The same properties that allow turmeric to work as an anti-inflammatory can do a lot to help the plants in your garden. If you’re not using turmeric in your garden, here are a few reasons you should. While you […]

You can grow a flower garden with luscious greenery and full blossoms like you see in popular gardening magazines. It takes a bit of know-how, though, to achieve maximum blooms. In this article we cover 5 important and fundamental tips for planning and growing an amazing garden! 1. Choose the Right Fertilizer You may have […]

Using mulch for your garden beds and around your yard offers a host of benefits for your vegetation. From protecting the soil to keeping moisture in for your plants, mulch offers many benefits to your garden. So, how do you choose mulch for windy areas where it could blow away? Choosing the Best Mulch for […]

The fleece you use in your garden is like the fleece used for jackets and blankets. Its purpose is similar, as well. Garden fleece is designed to help keep your plants warm. You may hear this product is called garden fleece or horticultural fleece, and it is, essentially, a blanket for your plants. It is […]

Many gardeners make the error of trying to extend the gardening season beyond what is reasonable and then run out of time for putting the garden to bed properly. While it may be difficult to accept the growing season is over, your garden needs your full attention now as much as ever. How you end the […]

Perennials are the mainstay of flower beds reliably returning each year in bigger clumps. They require relatively little care and can be depended on to produce blooms at the same time each year. Planting perennials that bloom at different times allows you to keep the garden alive with color all summer. When you are in […]

Many new gardeners have difficulty understanding the difference between annuals and perennials and there is a good reason for that. Some flowers do not follow clear-cut rules assigned to annuals and perennials when grown in the garden. In other words, what may be grown as an annual in one part of the country and may […]

Winter is always the toughest season for growers and will create significant challenges that make it hard for you to keep your plants in perfect shape. The following 10 preparation tips will keep your garden strong during this season and make it easier for you to prepare when the next growing time comes around for […]

Raised beds allow you to create a planting area with a custom soil mix that has the drainage properties you desire. If your existing garden soil is too clayey or tends to flood, a raised bed elevates plants out of those conditions and allows the soil to retain a more reasonable amount of moisture, rather […]

It’s getting colder outside, and in many parts of the country, the first frost is approaching quickly. In fact, some areas have already had their first snow; so hopefully, you were able to get your plants inside to protect them from the cold. If your plants are still outside, this guide is designed to help […]