Why Fertilize With the current explosion in popularity of home vegetable gardening, there is often a misconception that fertilizers are “bad.” True, when misused they can contribute to pollution, and even harm the plants they are supposed to help. When properly applied, however, fertilizer can be one key to a strong and healthy plant that is…
Adding A Splash Annuals are the capstone of summer landscape color. They provide the consistency of color in high traffic areas and focal points, around which the rest of the landscape pallet evolves from spring through fall. Choosing well is not difficult. These time tested annual flower species provide a wealth of color through adverse…
Find Your Next Flower Garden Project If you are looking for inspiration for your flower garden or any flower garden related project, this is the place to be! Link up your flower garden projects and gather ideas from others. 1. Easy Spring Dish Garden 2. 7 Out of the Ordinary Shade Perennials 3. Peonies 4….
If I Were Planting A Flower Garden… Back when I worked in garden centers, I loved working with customers as they planned their gardening projects. I really fed off their enthusiasm as we discussed their plans for the space and how they intended to use it: entertaining friends and family, attracting wildlife, enjoying a…
Fire Ants Have Awakened In Force A few weeks ago a close friend was taking her pet turtle for a walk to enjoy the first dandelions of spring when she (the friend) was bit by a fire ant. She was no stranger to the sting, but this time “it felt different.” Turns out, that was…