What Flowers Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Nothing is more calming than to witness hummingbirds fluttering next to a beautiful flower or see butterflies floating through the gard...
Those Darn Rabbits – How to Keep Them At Bay
You've done it! You've finally created the garden of your dreams. All the flowers are in bloom, thriving beautifully and in all their g...
Planting Herbs in a Garden – Time For Good Eats!
Gardens conjure up images of sunny sunflowers, colorful coneflowers, striking snapdragon, and delightful dahlias. They add visual and t...
Plants For Year Round Appeal – Tips for Curb Appeal
It may not feel like it but according to the calender, the summer season is slowly winding down. Now is the time to give some thought t...
Plants in the Office /Good, Bad? – Boost the Bottom Line
I always thought that plants in an office make for a cheery setting. Not only does the workspace look more inviting, but potted plants ...
Life Redecorated/Crossing Over- Motherhood to Empty Nesting
The Journey Begins
“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” — Izaak Walton
Life is dynamic, always active and ever cha...
What is Spanish Moss? A Glimmering Ghostly Growth
Spanish Moss??
When I was a child my family and I would drive to Miami twice a year to see my mom's sister and her family. In those ...
What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them
I’m sure you know what a rose is, but how is it different from a spray rose? Are they sprayed with something? LOL! Actually, no. Read o...
What is a Spotted Lanternfly – What To Do About Them?
As I was leaving a restaurant the other day, I finally saw my first spotted lanternfly. Actually I couldn’t avoid it because it hopped ...
What Is An Epiphyte_ Facts About Epiphytes
I’m sure you have noticed plants growing without soil. Maybe you’ve been in tropical areas and have noticed beautiful orchids, ferns or...
What Is A Rhizome? Is It a Root, Stem, Leaf
You have this lovely area in your backyard and you want to plant a garden. You’ve been exploring various flowers and shrubs that pique ...
What is a Herbaceous Perennial – How to Care for Them
You’ve seen them everywhere; coneflowers, larkspur, peonies, columbine, hardy mums, oriental poppies and most wild flowers and some wee...