An edible landscape is a beautiful thing. For those of us who love fresh vegetables from our garden but don’t want to spend year after
Best Low Light Indoor Plants
Are you living in a house with low-lighting that needs a tropical feel and a refreshing look? Do you want to add life indoors by
Evergreen Bushes
One of the quickest and easiest ways to add some interest to your landscape is with evergreen bushes. With shrubs, there are several varieties to
Perennial Flowers
Are you looking to add color to your garden all summer long? Want flowers that bloom from spring until fall? Every well-designed garden takes the
Flowering Trees
Springtime is probably the most awaited season for many garden lovers and homeowners. It is the season that marks the end of winter with bare
Privacy Hedges
Every homeowner wants to have some privacy at home, both inside and out. The landscape can offer another form of privacy. Building a fence of
Flowering Shrubs
Everybody loves seeing the bright colors of local wildflowers or driving past that one neighbor’s yard that is always picture perfect. You may find yourself
Privacy Plants
Do you have nosy neighbors who are getting a little too intrusive, peeking over your fence? Are you seeking a solution to stay away from
Privacy Trees
Everybody wants to be able to separate their domain from those of their neighbors. While fences do the trick at a basic level, sometimes they
Drought Tolerant Perennials
If you plant drought-tolerant perennials in your garden, you’ll save money and effort. You won’t have to replace them for each growing season, and you
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Flower Pots
If you have been gardening for a while, you’ve probably run into a problem with squirrels and, in some areas, chipmunks. They seem to either
Plants that Repel Flies
Do you want to enjoy being outdoors but get annoyed with insect attackers? You can protect yourself with plants that repel flies and mosquitoes. Their
Combative Plants
Have you noticed that azaleas struggle to grow under a black walnut tree? Or that beans planted near sunflowers never flourish? Those are two examples
How to Keep Cats Out of Flower Beds
One of the questions that I get asked most often is about how to keep cats out of flower beds. Some gardens seem to attract
Ground Cover Flowers
Gardening doesn’t have to be hard. If you want to add color to your yard with minimal effort, plant ground cover flowers. They will hide
Homemade Deer Repellent
If you’re a serious gardener, then you know how challenging it can be to keep Bambi and other wildlife out of your garden. While deer
Which are the Best Plants for Hanging Baskets?
Which are the best plants for hanging baskets? I was hoping to find some vines as well as flowers. Some will go on the porch
What are the Best Houseplants for Low Light?
What are the best houseplants for low light? I moved into a basement apartment that needs sprucing up. Martina Johnson, Minnesota It’s a great idea
Can I Use Vinegar in the Garden on Rhododendrons and Gardenias?
My father was a gardener and I remember him scoffing at the high prices of commercial fertilizers. He always had a homemade solution for taking
Which are the Best Easy to Grow Perennials?
Which are the best easy to grow perennials? I just bought my first house and it has a cute little yard. I need help to
What Shrubs Could I Plant to Bloom All Year Long
What shrubs could I plant to bloom all year long? I live where winters are mild. Jaclyn, St. Augustine, Florida You’ve asked, “What shrubs could
What are the Best Fast Growing Ground Cover Plants for Our Garden?
We live in USDA plants hardiness zone 5 and it’s pretty dry. What are the best fast growing ground cover plants for our garden? I
What Plants Do You Recomend for Our Hot Summer?
I live in Phoenix where temperatures go over 100 F. I have a small yard that I want to beautify with blooms but I have
Hanging Plants
Are you looking for an easy way to decorate a dull and boring home? One of the best ways to turn your house into a
Vinegar in the Garden
More and more households are ditching the harsh cleaning supplies full of toxic chemicals and switching to more environmentally friendly alternatives that you probably already
Plants that Smell Good
Have you ever stopped to smell a rose? We’re often captivated by the luxurious fragrances of the yards we pass on our evening stroll. That’s
Evergreen Shrubs
From the heat of summer into the deep of winter, most evergreen shrubs will provide your yard with color year-round. With careful planning, you can
Easy to Grow Perennials
Whether you’re an experienced gardener, or just starting to test out your green thumb, you can save yourself some time and hassle by planting easy
Vegetables that Grow in Shade
If you want to raise vegetables, but don’t have a sunny spot to plant them, you’re still in luck. There are many varieties of vegetables
Low Light Houseplants
Indoor plants are a great addition to any room. They create a welcoming atmosphere, purify the air, and add some living color to space. But,
Plants that Clean the Air
Many people think that air pollution only consists of smog or car emissions. While these do constitute as outdoor air pollution, there is a much
Drought Tolerant Plants
When you hear the term drought-tolerant plants, you might imagine only cacti or succulents. But there are colorful shrubs, flowering vines, and grasses that are
Can You Share Some Tips for Using Coffee Grounds in the Garden?
Can you share some tips for using coffee grounds in the garden? I have three kinds of roses plus a vegetable plot I want to
What Can You Use Coffee Grounds for Around the House and Garden?
My daughter and I drink a lot of coffee. Our neighbor doesn’t but she asks us for our grounds. I don’t mind giving them to
Which Plants Like Coffee Grounds?
Which plants like coffee grounds? I’ve heard you can use them in the garden. Since we drink a lot of coffee at home, I’d like