Gardening Tips and Plant Care Blog
The Difference Between Annuals, Perennials, and Biennials
There are three main types of flower-bearing plants: annuals, perennials, and biennials. Each type has its own commitment level, and a certain amount of planning is required for each.
Different Types of Fertilizers and Their Environmental Impact
Fertilizers for Your Garden Gardeners often complain that they can’t keep their plants alive or that they are cursed with the “touch of death.” While it is true that some plants do die
How to Safely Repot your Plants
Repotting your Overgrown Houseplant As any houseplant enthusiast will tell you, it can be all too easy to kill your house plant. You can kill it with neglect or otherwise kill it with kindness (overwatering, too
Coneflowers
Let's talk about one of the most popular perennials around.... Echinacea (more commonly know as Coneflower) are a particularly nice native plant. The native purple coneflower now has many fancy hybrid cousins in all
Why Are My Shoes Orange!
Last evening when I was watering a few things in the landscape, I suddenly noticed my shoes and my hose were coated in an orangish powder. What this means is that my lawn has a fungus called Rust. The up and down
Cilantro Pesto
A twist on pesto, this version incorporates sour cream at the end to become a delcious sauce for fish tacos or marinated grilled steak. Try it as a dip for shrimp cocktail, too. For a classic pesto, eliminate the sour