33 Gorgeous Purple Perennials
For those who love the color purple in their garden, planting purple perennials is a smart choice. On top of adding a colorful touch to your mostly green landscape, purple …
Growing Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus)
Japanese silver grass is an ornamental grass that comes in several different varieties that have different heights. There are smaller varieties that may only reach 3′ tall, and there are …
Tips on How to Get African Violets to Bloom
African Violets are a much-loved tropical houseplant grown for their attractive blooms. While they are not difficult to grow, they do require a specific growing condition in order to produce …
How to Graft a Moon Cactus (Easy Tutorial)
The moon cactus grows in the dessert and is a succulent that needs to be grafted onto another type of cactus or succulent. It has a bright colorful ball-shaped top. …
How to Grow and Care For Moon Cactus
It’s hard to mistake a moon cactus; you’ll always recognize them by their bright pink, yellow, or orange colors. The bright neon colors are usually in the shape of round-looking …
Invasive Plants Are Taking Over My Garden (SOLVED)
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 …
10 Backyard Garden Flowers You Can’t Kill
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, …
10 Best Vegetables to Grow in Containers
Not everyone has the space for a full-sized vegetable garden. Even if you do, you may have other limits to growing a garden in the ordinary sense. Luckily, container gardens …
11 Indoor Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
If you are having an issue with mosquitoes or gnats in your home, it’s understandable why you would not want to constantly spray your home with pesticides. Fortunately, there are …
11 Florida Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
No one can deny that mosquitoes are annoying. They can be especially troublesome in hot, humid places like Florida. Luckily, nature always finds a way to help us out. Here, …
15 Low-Maintenance Container Plants You Can’t Kill
With the spring weather rolling in and the beautiful flowers popping up in lawns and home improvement stores, it is normal to want a plant of your own. Even if …
11 Perennial Plants that Repel Mosquitoes
There’s no contesting that mosquitoes are a nuisance. They can cause heart worm in your pets and pass disease to your family, too, like West Nile. If you’re looking for …
11 Shade Plants that Repel Pesky Mosquitoes
Summertime is almost here and what better way is there to spend it than soaking up some sun and enjoying the beauty of fresh, fragrant flowers? Two things that can …
Should I use Stones in My Pots for Drainage? (SOLVED)
You were probably told to put rocks on the bottom of a pot to enhance drainage. However, this is a popular misconception. Let’s discuss why and what you should do …
Secrets to Growing Thick Aloe Vera (Simple Tips)
Aloe Vera has healing properties. You can break off pieces of it and use it as an accelerate for the healing process. It’s also been shown to relieve constipation. And …
Selecting the Best Container or Pot for Your Plants
The options for pots and plant containers are endless. You can go traditional, or you can create a unique planter out of almost anything that will contain soil. But how …
Feeding Your Container Plants for AMAZING Results
Potted plants require special care to flourish and thrive. This is totally different from plants that are planted in the ground and can go in search for the nutrients they …
Tips for Watering a Container Garden (Beginners Guide)
Container gardens are an excellent option when you are limited on space or the soil in your area is unsuitable for gardening. Growing flowers and vegetables in containers are similar …
33 Wheelbarrow Planter Ideas for Your Garden
Did you know that any old wheelbarrow can become a spectacular new planter for your garden? With a little bit of effort and style, you can create your own unique …
Maintaining a Container Garden (Ultimate Guide)
Container gardens allow you to grow flowers and vegetables in areas where the soil is unsuitable for gardening or when you have limited space. They range from simple hanging baskets …