QUESTION: How hard is it to grow lavender? It's so pretty and I'd like to grow it in my back yard, where I have an area with full sun. - Jessica F ANSWER: It isn’t difficult to grow lavender. This plant has a few basic growing conditions that should be met and minimal care … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lavender Indoors
by Jennifer Poindexter Would you like to grow lavender indoors? It’s a beautiful plant that could add a subtle dose of color around your home. Plants also have a way of making your home feel cleaner and more welcoming. Lavender is a simple house plant as long as you … [Read more...]
76 Plants That Thrive in Rocky Soil
By Erin Marissa Russell If your gardening area has rocky soil, you can choose to use what you’ve got and plant what flourishes in rocky areas or you can put in some elbow grease. If you want to grow any type of plant, you may choose to amend your rocky soil, construct raised … [Read more...]
Herbs and Flowers in Shakespeare
by Matt Gibson William Shakespeare was a poet, playwright and actor who is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most prolific writers in the history of the English language. The master penned a total of 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and perhaps a … [Read more...]
How to Plant A Lavender Hedge
by Matt Gibson Lavender (Lavandula) is a fragrant and beautiful evergreen shrub known for its spires of dark-green to silvery gray foliage, each crowned with light purple flowers. Versatile lavender hedges love containers, sunny border locations, and gravel and herb … [Read more...]