Tips on Overwintering Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a tropical plant that needs warmth in the cold weather. In cold weather climates, the plant can be moved indoors or to a greenhouse to protect it. It …
Overwintering Begonias: Tips On How to Overwinter Your Begonias
Begonias are a beautiful tropical plant that looks great in any garden, but since they do not grow well in colder climates, those of you who live in a northern …
15 Beautiful and Fragrant Houseplants
Decorating your home with plants and flowers is a wonderful thing. Incorporating the beauty of nature into your space will always bring a sense of accomplishment, especially when you take …
Hobbit Jade Plant Guide: Tips on How to Grow
A more diminutive variety of the jade plant, Crassula ovata (Hobbit Jade) is a succulent plant that grows up to three feet tall. The stubby, 2-inch green leaves are tubular …
Tips to Prevent Hibiscus Flowers From Falling
Hibiscus is a tropical flower that can produce extremely bright and colorful blooms, but recently, the blooms on some of my plants have been budding, but they fall off right …
10 Best Plants for Humid Areas
When I was growing up, I would spend summers with an aunt that helped foster my interest in growing things. The only problem with my aunt’s garden was that she …
18 Easy to Grow Houseplants for Beginners
Not everyone has a green thumb right away. Gardening takes a bit of practice to perfect and keep your plants alive, so if you are inexperienced, you may not want …
13 Top Plants for Chickens (Chicken-Friendly)
My love for gardening was first stoked when I would visit my great aunt’s farm. Not only was my aunt an avid gardener, but she also had a wide array …
15 Bee Friendly Plants for Your Garden
An Introduction to Bee Friendly Gardening Bees play an integral role in the overall health of your garden, as well as in the local environment around you. They are essential …
10 Plants for Wet Areas (Moisture Loving Plants)
Gardening is usually associated with warm summer days and the feeling of sun on your shoulders, but if you’re living in a wet climate, your visions may be of rainy …
15 Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
As a child, one of my favorite pastimes was watching the hummingbirds flutter about in my parent’s garden. They always seemed to be around the feeders and certain plants, but …
20 Flowers That Will Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
One of my favorite species of insect is the various forms of Lepidoptera that roam around the entirety of the United States. For the laymen, Lepidoptera is the order of …
15 Best Pool landscaping Plants
When decorating your pool for summer use, you always want to create a warm and friendly ambiance. Just as important as having the proper furniture and a clean pool is …
15 Low Maintenance Flowers You Can’t Kill
Traveling is difficult when you have a lot of high maintenance plants in your garden that you need to care for. Not everyone has a green thumb, so finding someone …
10 Best Plants for Balcony Gardens
My balcony is a location that I retreat to when I want to relax, but I have never had much luck with growing plants in the space. The temperature and …
10 Lucky Plants For your Home and Garden
We all need a little bit of luck in our lives, some people get their luck from a rabbit’s foot or a horseshoe, but the first thing that I think …
How to Grow and Care for Marigolds
As a child, I always helped my mother tend to the garden, and one of the flowers that I always remember planting is marigolds. They are bright orange or yellow …
Gladiolus Plant Guide: How to Grow and Care for Gladiolus Flower
One of my favorite flowers to add to a bouquet is a gladiolus. The spiky plant has bright blooms in shades of orange, pink, yellow, and white that are all …
10 Plants That Grow on Rocks
Rock gardens are one of the most unique types of gardens that you can have, but with proper care for the plants that grow in the garden, you can have …
How to use Cornmeal In Your Garden
There are many different ways that cornmeal can be used in your garden. The great news is that using it allows jobs to be completed without risking harming pets or …