by Matt Gibson If you're looking to add a touch of sophisticated mystique to your garden this season, growing some black flowers in your beds is just what the doctor ordered. Black is a classy and mysterious color. It’s connected with power, death, fear, evil, authority, … [Read more...]
Be Careful! These Plants Are Toxic to Children and Pets
by Matt Gibson Having plants in your home can bring a lot of benefits to your space. Houseplants are aesthetically pleasing, they help to purify the air, and some can even be grown to use in the kitchen to enhance your favorite recipes. There are plants that are cultivated for … [Read more...]
How To Test pH In Your Soil
by Matt Gibson As a gardener, why should you care about the pH balance of your soil? Well, the pH balance of your soil will let you know which plants you can grow with ease and which plants will be a struggle without amendments. Knowing your soil’s pH is the secret to knowing … [Read more...]
How To Grow Garden Catchfly Flowers (Silene Armeria)
by Matt Gibson Garden catchfly flowers are grown as a perennial in USDA zones 5-8. But they cannot survive severe heat or a frigid winter, so they are more commonly grown as an annual in colder climate areas. The garden catchfly is a flower native to Europe, and it is also … [Read more...]
Container Gardening Basics for Beginners
by Matt Gibson Ready to start your first container garden this season? Before you dive headfirst into container gardening, there are a few tips for beginners to consider. As with anything worthwhile, container gardening can be a lot of work, but can be very rewarding as well. … [Read more...]
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