There is perhaps nothing more cheerful than a bulb blooming in the early days of spring. That promise of the gardening season to come is like balm for the soul and a feast to the eye. Provide that pleasure for yourself (and your neighbors) by planting bulbs in your … [Read more...]
Balcony and Porch Gardens
Just because you live in a small space without a backyard does not mean that you should give up gardening. A balcony, no matter the size, can be turned into a lush, pleasant space of flowers and food and even trees! You’ll have to take a few things into consideration up … [Read more...]
Window Garden
Growing Window Gardens If you’re anything like me, you fall into a slight depression soon after the outside garden succumbs to the cold and by Thanksgiving you’re ready for spring. If you’re anything like me, growing foodstuffs and ornamentals in your precious little window … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Garden in the Shade
Different Types of Shade in the Garden Shade gardening doesn’t produce good results with a one-size-fits-all approach, because there is more than one kind of shade. When planning what to plant in a shady spot in your garden or yard, be confident about what kind of … [Read more...]
Rose Gardening Diseases
While roses often do succumb to diseases of various kinds, some varieties of rose are less susceptible than others. So, if you are planting a new rose garden try to stick to resistant species if you can. Rose gardening diseases are generally categorized as being either fungal … [Read more...]