For gardeners with time and patience, growing fruit trees is a long-term investment that can yield extremely satisfying results. However, the whole growing experience can go awry within the first …
With all their benefits, it is easy to see why raised bed gardens are so popular. They can create fertile garden spaces for people with limited mobility, poor soil, small …
Whether you are a new gardener or a seasoned veteran, you’re likely already familiar with the concept of composting: allowing fruit and vegetable scraps and healthy plant debris to decompose …
Beginner gardeners have a wide array of choices for houseplants, flowers, and even fruits and vegetables. It’s always a good idea to assess your site before making any choices–is it …
Gaura plants, also known as bee blossoms, are stunning perennials that are easy to care for and maintain, even if you’re a beginner at gardening. Although they look delicate, they …
Gaura lindheimeri is a perennial shrub plant with wiry stems and dark-green foliage, often bearing reddish-purple shades. Its pink or white flowers have a butterfly appearance and attract plenty of …
Plant species and soil type are two primary factors gardeners must consider when deciding which plant to grow. If you are considering growing Gaura, you should know that this plant …
Gaura plants are popular landscaping plants due to their delicate flowers and hardy constituents. The taller varieties often begin to flop over when in flower, and this can be unsightly …
Asters bloom into massive, eye-catching bushes with colorful flowers. While these flowers are beautiful to look at, they cannot stay in the bush forever. You should cut asters back after …
Asters have been found to grow well in all seasons of the year. However, planting them is a process that must be well-calculated and performed promptly in order to ensure …
Asters are vibrant flowers that bring color to your garden from late summer to mid-fall. However, they can have some problems, such as browning and drooping. Why does this happen, …
It’s so frustrating when you’ve gone through all the trouble of planting aster seeds only to find that they aren’t germinating. If this has happened to you, you may be …
Blanket flowers, or Gaillardia, are beautiful perennials blooming in bold colors. It’s said that they’re called blanket flowers because their bright colors and eye-catching patterns resemble Native American blankets and …
Blanket flowers (Gaillardia) are usually colorful and perked up to give your garden a beautiful display. However, you may find that some of your gorgeous blanket flowers have suddenly started …