Gardening Gifts For Mom – Time Well Spent!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about that special gift for that special someone, your mom. I have ...
Flowers That Tolerate Heat and Drought – Easy Maintenance
Summer is a time to be carefree. A time to stay out late, take an impromptu weekend vacation, and/or travel abroad! So who wants to wor...
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...
How Bird Feeders Can Transform Your Outdoor Space
Gardening has always been one of my favorite ways to relax, unwind, and reconnect with nature. But beyond planting flowers and shrubs, ...
Songbirds Attracted to Summer Flowers-Benefits of Songbirds
We all hear it, that is, those of us who are up early! That crazy cacophony of discords in early morning right before sunrise. Birds ch...
Waking Up to Spring: Discovering the Beauty of the Lenten Rose
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I am looking out the window at a cold, dreary, rainy sight. If only it were snow!! But it's no...
Creating an Engaging Sensory Garden: Plants, Accessories, and Benefits for All
Sensory gardens......there has been a lot of hype about these kinds of gardens lately . But what exactly are they? Let's explore the el...
Spring Gardening Tips For Beginners Cleanup Time
So you created a garden last season and want to reap the benefits from it again this season. How do you prepare it for your spring, sum...
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 Camellia? Care for a Camellia
When I think of a Camellia, it makes me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, my family used to t...
What is a Landscape Berm? How to Make a Berm
You’ve seen them everywhere. Mounds of dirt jutting up from the ground level covered with multiple shrubs, trees and flowers. Why would...
Planting Primroses Outdoors – An Early Riser
Have you ever been lucky enough to have walked in a woodland area in late February or early March and noticed mounds of beautiful low g...