Month: April 2020

Chrysanthemums or “mums” are associated with autumn, appearing in jewel colors in garden centers in September and October. However, if you are growing mums, they are hardy perennial plants best planted in the early spring. Discover how to plant, grow, and care for these colorful members of the daisy family! What...

Sweet potatoes are grown more often in southern regions because they require at least four months of warm temperatures, though there are varieties that will grow in northern gardens, too. They are surprisingly easy to grow and just a few plants can produce a generous harvest. Here’s how to plant,...

Sweet cherries are the variety most often found in markets. They have a thick, rich, and almost plumb-like texture. Sweet cherries grow in hardiness zones 5 to 7; they are self-sterile and best for an orchard or a large garden. You’ll need at least two or three trees, as they’ll need to pollinate each...

Plant some colorful flowers and make your garden more beautiful with flower decoration....

Pears are easy to fit into small yard spaces, and attractive, and require very little care once established. Growing pears is generally easier than growing apples, as they have less pest and disease issues. Two cultivars are generally needed for successful pollination and fruit set. Most pear trees are...

Get creative and make these beautiful wreath garden decorations for your front porch....

Homegrown strawberries are far more flavorful than what you’ll ever find in a grocery store. Why? The sugar in berries converts to starch soon after it’s picked. Plus, strawberries are probably the easiest of the fruits to grow! The good news is that strawberries are relatively easy to grow...

There are many creative ways to reuse old tires as a garden decoration. 1. Hanging Flower Container   2. Flower Teacups 3. Tire Vegetable Garden 4. Pastel Tire Planters 5. Color Pop Tire Wheels 6. Colorful Tire Swing 7. Tire Garden Retaining Wall 8. White Tire Planter 9. Grass...

Enjoy a tour of modern garden designs that will inspire you to make you backyard different. Modern landscape design is an expansion and refinement of mid-century modern or Modernist garden design, hearkening back to the 1950s or earlier when residential architecture reflected optimism and rooflines exuberantly jutted toward space. Later, things...

Figs are a delicious treat that thrive in warm climates, but can also be grown in more temperate regions with a bit of extra care. Figs thrive in areas with long and hot summers (Zones 8 and warmer), though they can also be grown in colder zones if grown...