If you’ve ever turned on a baseball game and been amazed by the beautiful checkerboard field of lawn, you are not alone. Many people each summer spend week after week criss-cross cutting their lawn in hopes of duplicating that “Yankee Stadium” look. Well, don’t let another summer lawn cutting season pass in vain. This year, ...
Overview The mustard plant is an excellent choice for a home garden. It is easy to grow, quick to mature, and it can be grown in a wide variety of climates. Most gardeners will be interested in its green leaves for salads, but its seeds can also be used to make the popular condiment so ...
Imagine stepping outside your door into the summer sun and picking fresh peaches to bake a fresh peach cobbler or make home-made peach ice cream. Sounds good doesn’t it? Well, if you live in zones five through eight, you can grow your own peach trees and make some of these sweet, delicious summer time peach ...
An easy way for first time container gardeners to get started with growing and caring for bell pepper plants in pots is to start with a very young plant referred to as a seedling. Go to your local home and garden store to pick up a couple of pepper plants that have not gotten very ...
Chrysanthemums are an old-fashioned flower that comes in a multitude of colors. Some have a single row of petals while others have so many that they look like a powder-puff. There are approximately 30 species of chrysanthemums and they grow in a wide range in heights, from small dwarf plants to giant shrub-like plants. You ...
Making hummingbird feeders from recycled bottles is quick, easy, and inexpensive. Not only will you save money, with a little effort you will soon turn your yard into a virtual hummingbird oasis that will be the envy of your neighbors. Before you begin, you will need to gather a few materials. Round up all your ...
Who would have thought that cabbage could ever be considered as an attractive addition to a yard or flower garden? Not just any cabbage is considered an attractive addition to the landscape, but ornamental cabbage, otherwise known as flowering kale, is a well-sought-after addition to yards and annual gardens in many cool weather locations. It’s ...
When I first think of a garden party, my mind travels to a huge yard full of beautiful plantings and people walking around in airy, flowered dresses and big hats. Then I look at my small backyard that still holds the oak leaves that were blown into the corners last fall, and reality sets in. ...
When I was growing up, we always had a lush garden in the backyard. My mother has the greenest thumb I’ve ever seen, and now that I have my own family and home, I want to carry on the backyard tradition with my own children. However, with a yard the size of a postage stamp, ...
Sugar snap peas fresh from the garden are crisp and tender ready for eating straight from the vine or in your favorite recipe. Although I wouldn’t trade them for regular peas, these tender morsels are bursting with flavor and add distinctive color and texture to stir-fried vegetables. Location: Choose a sunny location with humus-rich, well-drained ...