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...]
Gardening Tips for Rose Care
Ready to grow some roses? These tips will get you started with a successful rose garden. Pruning Roses No matter what type of rose you grow, pruning is inevitable to keep these lovely flowers blooming and strong year after year. The type of pruning you do will depend on the … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Propagate Clematis Flowers
Clematis is a member of the buttercup family. There are over 250 species of Clematis, as well as a number of hybrids. Clematis includes a wide variety of flower forms, foliage, color and plant height. Leaves are usually compound with three to five leaflets opposite each other on … [Read more...]
How To Attract Butterflies To Your Yard Or Garden
There’s something very relaxing about watching butterflies flit around the yard. They casually flutter their wings, making stops to feed off of brightly colored blooms. If you enjoy watching them, why not turn your yard or garden into a safe haven for butterflies? It really … [Read more...]