Not everyone has a green thumb, and not all houseplants require one. Many houseplants are easy to grow and tolerant of those of us with a thumb that is more black than green. Easy to Grow Houseplant #1 – Sansevieria (also known as Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue) The Snake Plant is at the top ...
Food prices continue to rise making a trip to the grocery store more and more painful. With warmer temperatures on the horizon, get the family together and plant a vegetable garden to offset the cost of food this summer. Planting these easy to grow vegetables will help you reap a great harvest with very little ...
There are so many benefits to having your own vegetable garden. Not only is the produce much more tasty than anything you can find in the grocery store, it’s packed with much more nutrition, and can help stretch a grocery budget by a significant degree. For parents whose children are fussy eaters, gardening is a ...
Herbs can make a wonderful addition to your garden. Even if you only have a patio with some containers, herbs can have a place there. While some herbs are used for cooking, others have wonderful flowers and fragrance to them. Your plants can be solely for decoration if you wish, or flavor your dishes all ...
Spring Flowers: Gladiolus If you live in cold climates of the U.S. it’s time to plant gladiolus’ corms (gladiolus bulb). If you live elsewhere in the United States, and don’t already have gladiolus in your garden, start digging. Some gardeners recommend planting gladiolus as annuals. Leaving them in the ground will produce larger, healthier blooms ...
Most people would like to have a garden, but many either don’t have the time to tend a flower garden or have no idea where to start. Never fear: there are easy perennials to your rescue! These plants work well for the busy gardener or the beginning gardener alike. The plants I’ll describe here are ...
Cosmos! Even the name of this flower is exciting, bringing to mind the image of a star’s light flowing out into the universe. That image is appropriate because cosmos have petals that form a ray around a central disk. Cosmos come in a variety of colors and are an easy-to-grow annual that brightens the yard. ...
You don’t have to be an expert to create an impressive flower garden — you just need to choose the right flowers. Armed with a little knowledge about what to look for when planning your flower garden, you will be surprised at how much you can accomplish in a short time, with as little or ...
