Christmas Decorations – Not How Much But How Well
Etched very clearly on my mind is the time I laid eyes on the Christmas rose, some years ago. It was a below-zero day in late December, and bitter winds blew in from Lake Erie, as I walked on the hard...
View ArticleMarch Garden Chores For The North
When March comes, spring isn’t too far off. So plan your weekend activities ahead. The more you can get done before the season changes, the farther along you will be with your gardening when the warm...
View ArticleThings To Do In March In The Northwest Garden
Spring gardening, in full swing along the coast, moves progressively inland with the last killing frosts running from March 1 at the extreme western edge of this region to late May in Idaho and...
View ArticleMarch Garden Things To Do In The South
This is a busy month in the garden with everyone full of ambition for spring planting chores. While there is still some chance of a late frost, many gardeners will be setting out tomatoes and bedding...
View ArticleMarch Gardening Task In The Southwest
Many areas of the Southwest enjoyed a warm winter, but as a result the growing season has been advanced. There is a lot to be done, and now is the time to start, if you want to finish in time. Complete...
View ArticleIn The Month of March Now Is The Time
All gardeners at this time have an urge to get their hands into the rich, warm earth. Though a hit of frost may still be in the ground, we can sow seeds of hardy plants, especially kinds that resent...
View ArticleBuddleia The Colorful Butterfly Bush
The buddleias or butterfly bush, are popular plants in the North, coming originally from Asia. Although generally classed as rather coarse shrubs, they are now widely planted because of their pleasing...
View ArticleNASA Study House Plants Clean Air
Common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. Those plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are...
View ArticleDecorative Ornamental Grasses Potted For Pleasing Displays
The real fun of container gardening comes from having an array of mobile plant material you can use to create interesting displays indoors and out. What could be more cooling for summer than a...
View ArticleRaised Garden Bed Ideas You Should Try in Time for Spring
Although gardening is an excellent hobby, sometimes you’ll run into challenges along the way. For instance, the soil in your yard may not be suited for the plants that you want to grow. Maybe you live...
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