It’s very possible that by now those pots and hanging baskets that were so beautiful in June and July may be looking a little “tired” and not so energetic. Well, all is not lost!...
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Gardeners throw around terms like perennial, annual and biennial but do you know what these terms really mean? Annuals and perennials are the most familiar terms and are pretty easy to define. An...
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Natural landscaping involves using plants that have adapted to and flourished in the growing conditions found in your local area. Wildflower gardening is just one example of this type of...
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Remember these song lyrics from Grease?  Summer is here and that means more time to spend in our gardens.  If you still want to add some flowers and plants to your garden, here are some...
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When I hear the term exotic applied to a flower I immediately think of the tropical Hibiscus. Hibiscus plants are native to many countries along the equator from Asia to South America and there are...
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Unlike hardy bulbs such as Tulips and Daffodils tender bulbs are able to survive in only the mildest parts of United States. While this need for warmth will vary depending upon the type of bulb...
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One of my family members once described Portulaca, also known as Moss Rose her “happy flower” and when you decide to grow this flower in your own garden you’ll know why. Portulaca...
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Cottage gardening dates back centuries to Elizabethan times in England and its principles were brought to the United States when we were still an English colony. At first it had more utilitarian...
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