Looking for a few simple and easy ways to save your old coffee grounds this winter to use in your garden next spring and summer – all without having to worry about them molding? There is little doubt that coffee grounds are one of the most beneficial (and free!) byproducts around for bringing life to …
Want to know how and what to feed the cardinals to attract them to your backyard this winter – and have them visiting your feeders more than ever? There is nothing more beautiful than watching a cardinal flying about in the winter. Whether it be a bright red male or the pale, muted colors of …
Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep that gorgeous poinsettia blooming big and bright all through the holidays? Poinsettias, along with Christmas cacti, are the go-to choices when it comes to holiday decorating with plants. But as colorful and interesting as a cactus can be when in bloom, it’s hard to deny …
Although most gardeners have heard about the amazing benefits of using spent coffee grounds to power annual flowers and vegetable plants outdoors – did you know that you can also coffee grounds to help fertilize and energize your houseplants too? Spent coffee grounds are teeming with all kinds of helpful trace nutrients. So is the …
If you are looking for a simple way to feed and watch birds this fall and winter in your backyard – making homemade bird suet is a great, inexpensive way to do it! Not only will it have all kinds of beautiful birds visiting your landscape, you will also be helping them survive with an …
Looking for a few great Christmas gifts for the gardeners on your shopping list this year? We have you covered today with 4 great gift ideas that are sure to please any gardener – all while still being easy on the budget! It’s hard to find anyone more passionate about their craft than gardeners. For …
Did you know that the beautiful “Christmas”cactus growing in your house and blooming all through the holiday season might not be a Christmas cactus at all – and could instead be a Thanksgiving or even an Easter cactus? As the holiday season nears, one of the most popular plants of all to grow indoors is …
It is truly amazing how by simply planting and growing a few evergreens in pots and containers, one can add amazing year-round beauty and interest to their landscape. Not just in the spring, summer, and fall, but all through the winter months too! Although many consider evergreens to be more for permanent planting in flowerbeds, …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your hibiscus plants alive and thriving indoors this winter? Hibiscus is a tropical plant featuring beautiful, glossy foliage and large intricate blooms in a variety of bold colors. They really are quite the showstoppers during the warm months in almost any growing zone. But in order …
You won’t believe how simple and inexpensive it can be to make your very own scented pine cones to fill your home with the joyous scents of the holiday season! Pine cones and holiday decorating go hand in hand. Whether dressing up greenery on fireplaces and mantles, or piled high in glass containers with ornaments, …