Nothing gets me more excited than the first round of blooms you get in mid-spring from the annual flowers that you planted in April or May depending upon which growing zone you live in. Seeing your...
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The Internet has revolutionized how the world does almost everything and this globalization has helped make the world a whole lot smaller. It allows us to easily learn about other cultures and as a...
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June 6th has been designated as National Gardening Exercise Day and it’s a great opportunity to get outdoors and spread the word about how gardening can make you healthier. We’ve all...
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Over the past several years most gardeners have become aware of a significant decrease in the honeybee population. There are many theories as to what is impacting the bees ranging from concerns...
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If your yard is anything like mine then you probably have different soil conditions in different sections of your garden. My garden crosses almost the entire spectrum from areas that are bone dry...
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Did you know that over the past two years U.S. cities have experienced growth rates higher than the surrounding suburbs? The growth rate in the suburbs has slipped to the lowest levels in over a...
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It may be hard to believe because of the challenging weather conditions we’ve experienced this winter but as I write this article spring is only 50 days away!  It’s important to...
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An easy and inexpensive way to expand your houseplant collection is by dividing them. Whether you want to keep them for yourself or share them with others you want to be sure you perform this task...
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