Simple garden maintenance like pruning doesn’t have to be complicated and helps to create a beautiful garden. Learn some basic pruning tips on what to prune, when, and how to do it. Many people new to gardening fear basic pruning of their plants. Though it may seem complicated you can maintain your garden pretty easily […]
Plants
Maintaining Mopheads – Tips on Growing Hydrangeas
Learn tips about growing hydrangeas – Specifically Hydrangea Macrophylla, how you can get them to grow and bloom in your garden and alternative choices. Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden flowers and are coveted by many, including me. Many people have asked me about growing hydrangeas, and though there is tons of information […]
Drought Tolerant Plants – 21 Perennials You’ll Love
Drought tolerant plants can save you time, money, and heartache. Here are 21 drought resistant perennials and their special properties. Where I live, the weather can really vary. Some seasons we get a lot of rain and sometimes we have a heat wave. Then there are issues like summer vacations and life getting in the […]
DIY Terrarium – Create a Beautiful Living Indoor Garden
This DIY terrarium is a great easy indoor project. Perfect for plant lovers and beginner gardeners as they will last for a long time. Indoor gardening can be just as fun as digging in the dirt. So when the weather outside is too hot or too cold creating a closed terrarium may just be what […]
Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree – Repotting and Care
I dropped my dwarf Meyer lemon tree and the pot broke. See how I transplanted it into a new pot and some basic plant care. After owning a Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree for two years now, I was pretty sure I should repot it. However, I was hesitant because it was doing well, and I […]
7 Hardy Perennials You’ll Want to Grow in This Year’s Garden
This list of 7 hardy perennials is a beautiful selection of gorgeous flowers that should perform well in a wide range of climates. Once I became a homeowner I couldn’t wait to start gardening on my property. Though I still love my houseplants and enjoy creating new container gardens with annuals, perennial flowers are probably my […]
What to do When a Succulent Grows Tall and Leggy
If your succulent grows tall and leggy you can use this simple trick that will help bring it back to its original beauty. This pretty Echeveria ‘Perle Von Nürnberg‘ was looking so leggy, losing its pretty purple color, and some of the leaves were falling off. Why a succulent grows tall and leggy? The most likely reason […]
