When it comes to attracting birds, bees and butterflies, it all comes down to growing the plants they love most. In essence – if you grow them, they will come! There is nothing quite like watching nature come alive in your very own backyard. Whether its watching the graceful strokes of a butterfly fluttering through the …
Planting allium bulbs this fall is an excellent way to add unique color and interest to your landscape next spring! Although allium may not be quite as well known or popular as other spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, it certainly doesn’t lack when it comes to making a big impact in early …
When it comes to creating compost fast, 3 simple secrets can go a long way to success! Summertime is the perfect time to create the ultimate, hard-working compost pile. The warm temperatures and increased humidity make it easy for piles to heat up and decompose rapidly. And summer just also happens to be a time …
If you are looking for an all natural, organic solution for protecting your plants – using neem oil just might be the answer! Today’s article is all about the many benefits of using neem oil, and how to make your own homemade spray to use on plants. Neem oil is made by pressing the seeds …
If you are looking for an easier, less back-breaking way to plant annuals, vegetable plants, bulbs and even perennials – using a drill auger for planting might be the perfect solution. We have featured a lot of great hand tools such as the Hori-Hori on the blog in the past, but this might now be …
Looking for a unique annual flower with gorgeous long lasting blooms – then you need to try your hand at growing Calendula. Calendula is actually classified as an herbaceous perennial herb. But in most climates, it grows as a flowering annual. And can it ever flower strong and all season long! In a day and …
Looking for a way to stop aphids from destroying your flower and vegetable plants without spraying harsh chemicals? Aphids cause major damage to vegetable gardens, flower beds, and perennial plants. And in quick fashion. Of the thousands of aphid types, there are well over 200 species that are harmful to plants. One thing aphids all …
When you use worm castings on annuals, vegetables, potted plants, hanging baskets and perennials – good things happen! Worm castings have become a popular choice for home gardeners looking for an all natural solution to fertilizing. And with good reason, they work incredibly well! Not only are they 100 percent organic, they also contain the …
Did you know that when and how you harvest the vegetables in your garden can make a big difference in both the quality and quantity of your crops? For many gardeners, the biggest concern is knowing when to pick crops at just the right time. Pick too early, and the produce won’t have time to …
If you are looking for a no-spray, chemical free method to control weeds on patios, walkways, driveways and more, using a weed torch might just be the answer for you. Even better, it can actually be quite fun to use! Long before herbicides came into play, burning weeds with a flame was a popular method …