Aloe Vera plants are not only attractive houseplants but also have a long history of possessing wonderful healing properties. People use Aloe Vera to help soothe minor burns, cuts, scrapes and abrasions. Aloe Vera's healing sap is added to creams, lotions and first-aid salves. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lilacs
Lilacs: Colorful, Fragrant, and Easy to Grow Lilacs are among the most popular garden plants—and for good reasons. Besides being easy to grow, the variety of plant sizes, flower colors, and bloom times creates a colorful and fragrant display over many weeks in the … [Read more...]
How to Use Companion Planting In Organic Gardens
Gardeners have know for hundreds of years that certain plants grow better when planted along side other specific plants. Back then there wasn't a name for this practice; they just knew it worked. Today, we call putting plants together that help each other out companion … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Weed Free Garden
Keep Weeds Out with Mulch Start a weed-free garden with the basics: weed-free pots, plants, soil and mulch. You should be sure when purchasing any of these that they are certified weed-free, and if you are re-using soil, pots or mulch or starting your own seeds, take … [Read more...]
How to Help Fresh Cut Flowers Keep Longer
First Steps to Take with Fresh Cut Flowers There are a few things you should do right away when you bring freshly cut flowers home or receive them as a gift that will help them keep longer. Select an appropriate, clean vase that is the right size and height for the bouquet. … [Read more...]