Blue is such a unique and beautiful color to add to your perennial flower garden! I have listed my favorite blue flowers below to help you add a splash of color to your yard. There are a surprising number of blue perennials that are easy to grow, so give them a try in your garden. … Continue reading Blue Flowering Perennials
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Flowers for the Vegetable Garden
A vegetable garden can be beautiful all on its own, but adding flowers to your vegetable garden will take it to the next level. Not only will adding flowers to your vegetable garden make it look beautiful, it will also help attract pollinators and can help keep bad bugs away from your veggies. Like I … Continue reading Flowers for the Vegetable Garden
The Best Flowers for Native Bees
We have all heard about the decline in the bee population, and as gardeners we can learn the best flowers for native bees to help. We are specifically talking about the native bees to an area, not the honeybee, which you may also see in your garden which are great pollinators as well. Our life … Continue reading The Best Flowers for Native Bees
Six Plants to Avoid
There are so many wonderful plants to add to your garden, but here are six plants that you may want to avoid. Some of the nicest looking plants can be invasive or poisonous and definitely don't deserve a place in your garden. If a neighbor or friend offers you a plant, make sure that they … Continue reading Six Plants to Avoid
Finding Free Plants for your Garden
Buying plants from the garden center can get expensive, especially if you need new plants every year. There are many ways to find free plants for your garden, if you know where to look. Many of the plants that fill in my flower beds are free, and I'll show you below how I found them. … Continue reading Finding Free Plants for your Garden
Tips for the Beginner Gardener
Gardening is a wonderful hobby! It gets you outside, your hands in the dirt and can provide relaxation and food. Gardening as a beginner can feel very intimidating, where do you start? I've broken things down below to help you get off on the right foot. Below you will find my tips for the beginner … Continue reading Tips for the Beginner Gardener
Five Best Container Garden Plants
Planting in pots allows us to put flowers all around our property, in places that in ground gardens aren't feasible. You can put containers on a small balcony of an apartment, on your back deck or around your fir pit to add some color. These five container plants will help you brighten up your garden … Continue reading Five Best Container Garden Plants
Growing Marigolds
Marigolds are the perfect addition to any garden. Growing marigolds is easy and they are hardy, colorful, and great companion plants.
Choosing the Best Plants from the Garden Center
You’ve arrived at the garden center, the weather is getting better, and you are ready to shop for new plants to fill in your flower garden. You walk in the door and see an incredible display of annuals, perennials and vegetables and immediately feel overwhelmed and excited. Below I've listed some ways to help you … Continue reading Choosing the Best Plants from the Garden Center
Keep Hanging Baskets Beautiful
Is there anything better than beautiful hanging baskets on your front porch to greet everyone who visits? These baskets provide a welcome entry to your home and business and there are a few things you can do to keep them looking beautiful all season. Pick the right basket Come spring, there is no shortage … Continue reading Keep Hanging Baskets Beautiful
