Peonies always seem to stand out in gardens because of how amazing they look. These flowers can steal the show in your garden area and this is certainly a good thing. They’re fragrant and they really provide a great atmosphere in your yard. That doesn’t mean that you want your yard to consist of only …
It’s not unusual to feel disheartened when you had high hopes for a gorgeous colorful plant in bloom that quickly fades and withers away to nothing. If that’s happened to you with a fall chrysanthemum (aka mums plant), you won’t be the first to wonder how to keep mums alive. There is a knack to …
Many people like growing potatoes in their garden areas. Potatoes are an excellent staple food that you will enjoy being able to harvest from your own garden. Generally, growing potatoes won’t be too tough, but you can still encounter roadblocks to success sometimes. Some people wind up experiencing issues where their potato plants are dying …
Dahlias are some of the most recognizable and impressive flowers on the planet. In most parts of North America, dahlias are grown as perennials. They’re going to be hardy flowers when you’re living in USDA zones 8 through 10, though. It’s even possible to get dahlias to survive the winter when you’re living in USDA …
Many people like the way that Christmas cactus plants look. They have become very popular houseplants and plenty of people choose to keep them indoors in climates where they wouldn’t be able to survive naturally. The look of the Christmas cactus is quite impressive and it makes sense that it would be appealing to so …
Bromeliad plants are interesting because they look kind of like pineapples when you view them from the right angle. This is a quirky type of plant that many people like to keep around because of how different it is. In this case, being different certainly isn’t a bad thing. Bromeliad plants are charming and they’re …
Gardenias are definitely beautiful and you likely love having them in your garden. They’re a joy to look at and they can also be fun to care for overall. However, gardenias are also known for being a bit finicky in certain ways. If you don’t get certain things correct such as the pH balance of …
Taking care of a vegetable garden is such a satisfying way to spend your time. Not only is it relaxing to take care of the vegetables and see them grow, but it’s really nice to be able to enjoy the fruits (or rather vegetables) of your labor. When the weather is starting to get a …
Hanging planters are very common and you might love using them because of how neat they look. It’s fun to have hanging basket planters on your porch or your deck. These can add a lot of aesthetic appeal to the area and they are also fairly easy to use. It isn’t hard to water plants …