The iris plant is an excellent choice for people who are looking to add a few more plants to their property. There are several varieties of the iris plant that provide gorgeous blooms, especially when they are placed in the sunny areas of the landscape. Usually, the iris flowers are going to bloom sometime between…
There are a number of different ways by which you can maintain the soil in your garden or your backyard. One of the most common procedures used nowadays is tilling. Tillage is basically the agricultural preparation of soil through mechanical agitation, using a variety of different methods. Tillage can be done using stirring, digging, as…
Rabbits are adorable creatures, but you don’t necessarily want them in your garden. Believe it or not, a little bunny can cause significant damage to your plants! If you’ve ever went out to check on your garden and found that your plants have been cut away to nothing, there’s a good chance it was rabbits….
Rocks are commonly used for landscaping purposes. Generally speaking, rocks are a good way of preventing weeds and grass from growing, but this tends to be in larger areas. Even then, you may still experience trouble with grass and weeds growing through areas of the rocks. While that amount is usually minimal in nature, that…
Petunias are beautiful, vibrant flowers. When you have a dependable petunia, it can last from spring all the way through the fall and will provide you with a lush color in your garden beds and along any borders of your property. Petunias are grown typically as annuals, but they can grow as short-lived perennials. This…
If you are an avid gardener, you are well aware of the value of composting. The combination of usually discarded materials from inside and outside of your home creates a rich substance that can help your plants and garden grow without having to use harsh chemicals. In addition to improving your garden and any other…
Have you found yourself puzzled over the question: why are my cucumbers turning yellow? It’s not unusual for a few cucumbers to be lost each harvest, but if you’re consistently growing bitter tasting cucumbers, there’s a few things to know to prevent the discoloration that causes the bitter taste from yellow cucumbers. Yellow cucumbers are…
As a proud green thumb, I was very worried when I noticed my once vibrant and blooming azalea, well, dull and drooping. I thought my beloved plant was dying, and so I started aggressively researching how to bring it back to life. Luckily, I was able to revive my fading azalea plant, and I’m here…
Roses are one of the most iconic flowers in today’s time. They symbolize a number of different things, depending on the color, size, and situation. For example, a white rose can symbolize purity and innocence, while the traditional red rose symbolizes lust and love. Roses are pictured during the romantic holidays, they are planted all…
Whether you’re growing the verbena plant in a hanging basket, as ground cover, a landscape border or in a container, the verbena care and maintenance is generally the same. They have little need for special growing conditions and aren’t fussy about soil requirements. What they are fussy about is watering, feeding, pruning and keeping potential…