Whether a home is on the market, or you’ve lived in it for years and never plan on leaving, you only have a few seconds to make a good impression. To set a home apart from others on the street, it must have good curb appeal. A tidy landscape and well-finished home shows prospective buyers, […]

Hot weather and drought-like conditions don’t mean a beautiful yard and garden is out of reach. Learn everything you need to know about drought tolerant landscaping, including the best type of plants, grass, trees and shrubs to plant and how to care for them, even in extreme weather conditions in the heat of summer. Best […]

It seems anything and everything organic is all the rage these days. From produce to perfumes, just about everybody wants to jump on the au-naturel train. Luckily our beginner’s guide shows you how to start an organic garden with fool-proof tips, tricks and guidance that will ensure organic success. Keep reading, as we’ll cover: What […]

Hanging baskets of flowers can be a finishing, gorgeous touch to any porch or other outdoor space. But don’t limit their charm to just hanging outdoors. Adding hanging flower plants around the inside of a home can be a brilliant design feature that takes your indoor decor to a new level. How do you know […]

Fall is the time of the year you’ll break out the first of the seasonal bins and embark on the several-month stretch of festive, creative decor. Use a fun fall-themed doormat and stack the porch with pumpkins, bales of hay, corn stalks and any other decor that fits the fall themed bill. It is also […]

While most of us are familiar with the basic different kinds of squash like pumpkins and zucchini, many people don’t realize how many varieties of squash there actually are. All types of squash are generally bountiful plants that grow and yield plenty of fruit, if you know what to plant and when to plant it. […]

With long, silvery leaves and strikingly attractive blooms, the artichoke is a unique addition to your vegetable garden. Growing artichokes isn’t difficult, and with the proper planting, watering and pruning, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of edible chokes. What is an Artichoke? Many people think of thistles as prickly weeds, and no gardener wants a […]

It seems as soon as the air cools, signaling the coming of fall, garden centers begin showcasing full mounds of brilliant red, yellow, and violet flowers. Chrysanthemums, or mums, are a staple in fall gardens. Mums are a national symbol of fall abundance, and this herbaceous and hardy perennial is an easy addition to give […]

The geranium is an iconic, fragrant garden flower. American growers first fell in love with the geranium flower over 200 years ago, and it’s not hard to see why. Geraniums fill hanging baskets, containers and flower beds with fancy leaves that are as attractive as the clusters of dainty blooms they surround. Planting geraniums can […]

If you’re looking for a garden flower with show appeal, hydrangea flowers are truly stunning. Large globes of flowers cover this shrub in summer and spring. Although their appearance may seem high maintenance, with the right conditions and care, hydrangeas are actually fairly easy to grow. So grab your garden gloves, because our growing hydrangeas […]