Evergreen Hedges
Plant evergreen trees as hedges or use as border plants They are thick and dense and serve as a barrier wall that can’t easily be… Read More »Evergreen Hedges
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Indoor Herb Garden
Care for your Indoor Herbs For gardeners who like to cook, few plants are as rewarding as herbs. When the outdoor growing season ends, you… Read More »Indoor Herb Garden
Deer Resistant Perennials
Do Deer Eat my Favorite Perennials? Are you concerned if your geraniums, petunias, zinnias, impatiens, sunflowers, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, lilies, watermelons, mums, vincas, calla lilies, chrysanthemums,… Read More »Deer Resistant Perennials
Hosta Plant Care
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hosta – Plantain Lily Hosta plants are a gardener’s perennial delight. Because of their rich foliage and ease… Read More »Hosta Plant Care
Preparing Hostas for Winter – “Winterizing” Hosta
How to Prepare Hostas for Winter Hosta are quite hardy plants and over-wintering is easy. Although this is not the general recommendation, some prefer to… Read More »Preparing Hostas for Winter – “Winterizing” Hosta
Dividing and Transplanting Hostas
When is the best time to divide Hostas? The best time to divide Hostas is in the the early spring as soon as they start… Read More »Dividing and Transplanting Hostas
Natural Products for Organic Gardening
Growing a Natural Organic Garden Natural, organic gardening refers to the process of growing fruits, vegetables, and other plants using only natural fertilizers, soil enhancements,… Read More »Natural Products for Organic Gardening
Perennial Garden Planting Tips
Perennial Garden: Tips For Planting The sooner plants are planted, the more time they have to become established in the garden. Plants purchased in containers… Read More »Perennial Garden Planting Tips
Troubleshooting Houseplants
Houseplants pests, diseases and other problems Unfortunately, houseplants can suffer from pests, diseases, and cultural problems. Even the most experienced gardener can have problems with… Read More »Troubleshooting Houseplants
Propagating Houseplants
How to Propagate Houseplants Instead of purchasing new plants from the nursery, many gardeners enjoy growing houseplants from cuttings collected from friends and neighbors. Growing… Read More »Propagating Houseplants