One of the easiest ways to still compost in the winter is by using a method called trench composting – even if you don’t have a compost pile or bin! Trench composting is one of the oldest tried and true ways of enriching and giving power back to the soil. In fact, it has been …
If you are looking for a houseplant to grow that adds more than just a little color and interest to your interior space, look no further than the wonders of aloe vera! Aloe vera is actually one of the most unique, gorgeous and useful houseplants you can grow. Not only are the thick, prickly leaves …
Today’s article is all about the gorgeous poinsettia plant – and more importantly, how to keep it blooming bright and beautiful all through the holiday season! Poinsettias are synonymous with holiday decorating. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, the stunning blooms of this perennial plant brighten up everything from fireplace mantles to table centerpieces and …
Saving your coffee grounds through the winter months is one of the best ways to make sure to have plenty of all-natural soil building, plant-boosting grounds on hand for next spring. Coffee grounds are one of the most beneficial resources for powering both the soil and your plants. Not only are they teeming with trace …
When it comes to how to overwinter hibiscus plants indoors successfully, it’s all about getting the gorgeous tropical plant inside before the frosty cold weather takes a toll on its heat loving roots and foliage! Hibiscus plants are one of the most popular tropical plants for gardeners to grow. And in all kinds of growing …
If you are one of those gardeners always looking for something incredibly unique and interesting to plant and raise in your garden, look no further than growing glass gem corn! Glass gem corn is catching the eye of gardeners everywhere – and with good reason! Not only does this one-of a kind corn have incredibly …
When it comes to helping birds survive the long, harsh conditions winter can bring, nothing can be more helpful that supplying them with the feed they need to fuel their bodies Winter is tough on birds. Not only can it be hard to find adequate shelter from the cold and precipitation, they have to be …
Bringing your ferns indoors this fall and saving them through the cold winter months is not only simple and easy, but a great way to save big money on your gardening budget next spring too! Ferns are an excellent way to decorate porches and outdoor living spaces with gorgeous greenery. Whether growing in containers or …
Autumn is here, and the race is on to find the best ways to keep spiders out of homes, apartments, condos and more! As temperatures begin to cool off in early fall, spiders become more active in their search for a mate. For many species of female spiders, fall is the time for mating and …
One of the best ways to keep your perennial plants healthy, strong and vibrant year after year is to help protect them from the harsh conditions winter can hit them with. Unfortunately, although many gardeners worry about subfreezing temperatures harming their plants, it is the additional perils of winter that can cause just as much …
Using a cold frame is an excellent way to extend your growing season well past the traditional garden season. Depending on the style and type used, a cold frame can extend a growing season by a few weeks in the fall or spring, or throughout an entire winter. In fact, in some locations with extremely …