Creating A Good Looking Garden Without All the Upkeep
With a new survey showing that 77% of Americans garden, it comes as no surprise that gardening is a trending hobby for younger and older generations alike. However, when you lead a busy lifestyle, keeping a low maintenance garden that pleases the eye is a must for...
Caring for Backyard Fruit Trees
Americans love planting trees - in fact, approximately 1.6 billion new trees are planted in the U.S. every year, with 5 million of them being grown by the general public. Growing your own little orchard of fruit trees is an excellent way to help improve your diet as...
2019 Year of the Snapdragon!
Classic... Colorful... Distinctive. These are just a few words that describe the amazing splendor of the snapdragon. Recognized by the National Garden Bureau as the 2019 plant of the year, it's not hard to see how this beautiful, fragrant flower has enraptured so...
Spring is just around the corner in the Tri-Cities!
It may not feel like it, but spring is on its way! Now is a great time to get your seeds planted for both your flower and vegetable gardens. Getting your seedlings started now will give you a head start on your garden planting. When the temperatures hover in the teens...
Three tips for growing annuals.
Check Out These Great Tips For Growing Annuals 1. Planting and spacing: Plant transplants closely so they fill in quickly. Usually, the tag will say to plant 8 to 12 inches apart, so pick 8 inches for a great show of flowers more quickly. I actually take a ruler into...
June Flower of the Month – Rose
What’s in a Name: some say the genus name of Rosa is derived from the Celtic rhos or rhod (meaning red) others from a Roman beauty named Rhodanthe History: The most popular story of the rose’s origin centers around a beautiful Roman woman named Rhodanthe, who traveled...
Pansies
Pansies are a traditional favorite, beloved for their pretty blooms that brighten cool-weather landscapes. They also work well in window boxes and containers, where you can appreciate the pretty blossoms up close. For best growth and flowers, plant in moist, fertile,...
Planting Garlic in Early Spring
Why plant garlic? It’s the world of flavors that await in every bulb, of course! Cooked garlic offers several dimensions that come alive depending on how you prepare it, (of course it belongs in so many Italian dishes!) and so many varieties are available in the...
May’s Flower of the Month is Lily of the Valley
What’s in a Name: Christians associated Lily of The Valley with the tears of Mary in the valley of the cross, as reflected in both its genus and most popular common name. The genus name of Convallaria comes from the Latin convallis, meaning valley. Other common names...
Veggie Planting Guides and Tips
Each person has to decide at what point their garden is ready for certain types of herb and vegetable plants. Creating a planting calendar will help you plan correctly from seed to harvest. Perennial herbs can be planted just about anytime it starts o get warm, but...
Forsooth, Forsythia!
This shrub offers a spectacular yellow spectacle so very early in spring you'll wish you had one (or two) to chase drab winter's hues away! The blooms of forsythia bush offer bright yellow flowers on long, arching branches for a cheery splash of early spring color in...
For the Birds!
Gardening with birds in mind is a great way to bring additional beauty and balance to your growing space. These winged wonders not only help with pollination and spreading of seeds, but offer chemical-free insect control as well. Adding a few plants, shrubs, and trees...