If there’s one task that quietly separates the gardeners who eat home-grown garlic next summer from the ones buying the…
Every October, garden centers roll out their bulb displays and everyone rushes home to jam tulips in the ground the…
Dahlias have been showing off all summer, and if yours are anything like mine, they’re still going strong right now.…
If you’ve walked past a flower bed this week and spotted a cluster of pink or lavender blooms shooting straight…
Gardening is no easy task. There are a number of things that need to be done and a number of tools that have to be used in order to maintain what we think of as a perfect garden. Some of the most important aspects of gardening include the use of saws and not just anyone…
So you want to be a potato planter? Awesome! Potatoes are delicious, addictive and can be used as a side for just about anything no matter what your tastes are. But enough about how delicious potatoes are. What do you really need in order to get started planting your own potatoes in your backyard or…
Few can deny the alluring effect that rock gardens bring into the home. Rock gardening is simply the mixture of garden rocks and any of the many special plant species in your backyard. Some rock gardens are built in naturally rocky parts to capitalize on the natural landscape. Others are designed around one existing rock…
Texas is a warm and humid state. Houston, Texas is located in the southern region of the state, and they are prone to temperatures that reach into the 90s, with humidity levels that get just as high. To grow fruit trees in Houston you will need to select trees that thrive in these conditions. Growing…
Living in an apartment, with no space for a yard or garden, should not prevent you from having your own patio vegetable garden. It doesn’t matter if you have just enough space for a few small pots, because that is all you need to start your very own veggie garden today. You will need a…
Sunflowers can improve your garden in many ways. Whether for their aesthetic look or for practical benefits, the sun flower is a popular choice among gardeners and one of the most widely recognized flowers. With their golden color, the full sun flowers give a sense of joy and warmth. However, this large flower blooms not…
