Hyacinths are often known for their tall, colorful blooms. They are one of the most recognizable flowers in gardens worldwide. With beautiful blooms and a pleasant fragrance, they are sure to be a favorite in your garden this year. As a perennial, the hyacinth flower is one that many gardeners love as a base in […]
Tips For Growing Irises
Irises are a widely popular flower to grow in flower gardens. These Tips for Growing Irises will show you how to plant, grow, and maintain this beautiful flower. Irises are by far some of the most iconic flowers to plant in your garden. With delicate blooms and various shades available, they are something everyone can enjoy. While […]
How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch
Looking for something practical to do with all of those leaves covering your lawn? These tips on How to Use Fall Leaves for Mulch will show you all of the ways fallen leaves can be used to protect plants and landscape your yard. Fall has arrived, and as it makes its way through it no […]
6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall
Here are 6 Crops That Will Grow Well into Fall. With these crops, you can enjoy fresh produce long after the summer ends and cooler temperatures set in. After cleaning out your summer garden, give these plants a try this fall! You may have enjoyed a spring garden and of course a flourishing summer garden. But […]
How to Clear Your Garden for Fall
Fall is the ideal time to clean out your gardening beds and prepare them for the cold months ahead. To do so, use these tips on How to Clear Your Garden for Fall. This is a great way to ensure that the soil is ready for planting in the spring. It seems like just yesterday we […]
Tips for Planting Tulip Bulbs
Tulip bulbs are always on my shopping list for my flower garden. Tulips are a classic symbol of spring and a favorite choice for almost every gardener. Since these are some of the most popular flowers to grow, everyone is looking for Tips for Planting Tulips Bulbs to make them grow beautifully. Tulip flowers come in a […]
Tips For Growing Crocus Plants
As you plan your flower garden, you are likely considering planting the popular crocus plant. Since these are some of the first to bloom each spring, we have some great tips for you to make these beautiful flowers grow better and more beautifully in your flower garden. The crocus is a hardy and beautiful flower that are […]
Best Flower Bulbs To Plant This Fall
Flower bulbs that are planted in the Fall to bloom in the spring are among the most popular plants you will find. There are countless options out there and picking your favorites to use in your yard is not always easy. There are so many colors and variations to choose from. We have some tips […]
How to Extend Gardening with Cold Frames and Cloches
Just because the weather is colder doesn’t mean we have to stop gardening. Find out how to extend gardening with cold frames, cloches, row covers, and portable greenhouses. In Northern Nevada, we have a very short growing season. Our last frost is usually in June and our first frost is often in September. What is […]
How to Make DIY Seed Bombs – Recipe and Tutorial
These fun DIY seed bombs are a fantastic favor for weddings, baby showers, farm or garden themed birthdays, or just a fun hands on project for you and the kids. You can make seed bombs with just about any scrap paper from newspaper to colored card stock, making them easy to customize to your desired colors. […]
How to Make an Oriole Bird Feeder
You can attract beautiful orioles to your yard with this easy DIY Oriole Feeder. All you need is an orange and a few other simple materials. Orioles are a bright and colorful bird known for their vibrant orange chest and love of sweet treats! If you want to attract orioles to your yard but aren’t […]
Tips for Growing Fabulous Ferns
One of the wonderful things about ferns is they can be grown both indoors and outdoors. If you live where the growing season is short, growing ferns in containers that can be brought indoors for the winter months is ideal. Ferns can be a tad finicky, but once you know some key tips and tricks […]
How to Prepare Your Flower Beds in the Fall for Next Spring
By now, chances are your flower beds are starting to dwindle down. You may have a few Black Eyed Susans here and there, or an herb or two still hanging on, but your beds are probably starting to look thin and sparse. It is now time to start preparing your flower beds for fall and […]
Tips for Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in the Fall
Having plants come to life in the spring and burst the season into view is one of those little treasures for gardeners. Bulbs are the lifeblood of that idea. Planting spring-blooming bulbs in the fall can make it so much fun when warm weather appears. You’ll be able to look out on your garden and […]
7 Annuals You Can Bring Indoors During the Winter
Annuals look so beautiful during the summer months, but they simply aren’t made for the cold winter weather. Because of this, most gardeners toss their annuals in the early fall when the temperatures start to change. If you wish you could enjoy those beautiful blooms a bit longer, why not consider annuals that can be […]
Tips for Growing and Using Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is an incredibly useful plant for your home garden. Here are some tips for growing and using aloe vera. Aloe vera is highly popular for its healing properties and because it is so easy to grow. Nearly anyone can learn to grow and use aloe in their home. Aloe vera is a succulent […]
Tips for Growing and Using Lemon Balm
Thinking of adding lemon balm to your herb garden? These tips for growing and using lemon balm will help you get started. Lemon balm is a popular herb used in herbal teas, wines, and as a fragrance for beauty products. The lemon scented leaves have even been used to polish furniture. Lemon balm is a […]
6 Fall Garden Plants for a Bountiful Harvest
When you think of gardening, do you only think of spring? If so, you’re not alone since that seems to be a pretty common thought process. Moving past spring and planting a fall garden is a great way to continue growing amazing fresh foods for your family once the temperatures turn colder. If you’re planning […]
7 Flowers for Your Cutting Garden
Are you curious about what a cutting garden is exactly? When gardeners talk about a cutting garden, they are talking about a garden of flowers that are ideal for cutting and using in vases and flower arrangements. As you can imagine, not all flowers are suitable for this, so planting specific flowers is ideal if […]
6 Great Tips for Growing Beets
While beets don’t look like much on the outside, on the inside they’re a vibrant color. Usually they’re red, but brilliant golden and bright white beets also exist! Whatever variety you plan to grow, homegrown beets can make a delicious addition to recipes or can be made into homemade dehydrated beet chips! You’ll be able […]