Category: Garden

Daisies are one of the most recognizable and common flowers. Nearly everyone can recognize the classic shape of a daisy: white petals surrounding a bright yellow center. However, there are thousands of varieties of daisies, ranging in size, shape, and naturally occurring colors. Some daisies you may not even realize are daisies….

The pothos is a popular house plant that requires very little care and thrives under many growing challenges. If you’re interested in a pothos, you may decide to propagate them in water before transplanting them to the soil. This process gives the plant time to grow roots and settle in…

If you know that your soil is washing away, then there are several steps that you can take to stop erosion. You may wish to consider building retention walls to hold your soil in place. Any bald spots should be covered immediately. The grass will not grow on many slopes,…

are an excellent choice for landscaping because they are drought tolerant, require minimal maintenance, and provide beautiful flowers throughout the year. They also have a long history of use in traditional medicine. There are different types of lantana plants, each with its unique characteristics. This article discusses the differences between…

When constructing a garden, everything revolves around physical appearance. After all, if we didn’t care about how the space looked, we wouldn’t be planting flowers anyways! The manner in which we contain our gardens can make a huge difference. Edging can play a huge role in the overall appearance of your…

A cottage garden is an exceptionally popular style of garden that includes a variety of self-sowing flowers that come in a variety of shades and types that blend seamlessly. Cottage gardens are popular due to their almost whimsical nature. A cottage gardener will mix a variety of flowers with no concern for…

When you own a house, you want to have a beautiful landscape in front of your home that your neighbors will envy. Having a drab front yard that is lacking grass and character will create an uninviting walkway for your visitors as well as lower the curb appeal of your…

Do you absolutely love gardening? Are you passionate about your garden? Why not show it by adding in some gorgeous red annual flowers this year? Red is a gorgeous color, one that can’t help but draw the eye and turn some heads. One of the best things about adding red…

Picking the right type of plants is as important as where you are going to put your garden. Consider the type of plant, how much sun it needs and how much water it will need.  If your garden gets 6+ hours of direct sun per day then you are going…