Mike Quinn

Of all of the things that a gardener can choose to grow, vine crops are a popular choice.Growing vine crops doesn’t h

Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum) are often admired for their large blooms that attract a variety of pollinators to the garden, and provide a seemingly endless supply of cut flowers throughout the season.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If yo

There’s nothing more appealing than the building and landscape designs of yesteryear, especially when this applies to an old-fashioned cottage garden.Once implemented solely for its usefulness,

Shasta Daisies, or Leucanthemumx superbum, are known for their plentiful, eye-catching blooms.So, how do you make sure

What do you do when you want a greenhouse but don’t want to spend a fortune to make it happen?Hit up Craigslist. And that’s just what Jas

Growing your own plants can be one of the most rewarding experiences if you have a green thumb… or even a black thumb.This guide will get you started with giving your plants

Growing plants in a greenhouse, whether edible or ornamental, requires a little work beforehand. Learn from these common mistakes and have a successful growing season.HumidityToo much humidity can allow mold spores and dis

You may already know about those fabulously puffy, fluffy hydrangeas, bursting with blue and purple blooms. But do you know their less showy, yet still just as charming sister, H. quercifolia?Commonly known as oakleaf hydrangea, this plant is native to

A beautiful lawn is something many homeowners all over America try to achieve each summer. A dense, green layer of grass makes everything else look so much better.While few of us have that perfectly green turf, there are some simple things

Garden tools that have been properly maintained will allow you to work more efficiently and you will also save more money in the long run.Letting your equipment fall into

Southern blight is dreaded by home gardeners and commercial growers alike. The fungus that causes the blight is believed to be able to lie dormant in the soil for up to four years.Once temperature and humidity conditions are right and and it finds

When to prune, how to prune, where to prune? There’s no other task that strikes fear into the heart of most amateur gardeners as does the subject of pruning plants.Yet successful pruning can be among the mos

Chances are that after the long winter, there are at least a few patches in your turf that are sparse, or completely bare.Those spots can lend themselves to e

Annuals are plants whose natural life cycle is one season long: they sprout, they bloom, they set seed, they die. Most annuals are propagated by seed.Perennials, on the other hand, live for seve

We think about our bedrooms, our living rooms; spend days choosing wall colors, curtains, and accent pieces. But, let’s face it, most of us give very little thought to what awaits people once they step into our backyards.Today, we’ll take a look at a few simple and easy tweaks to the design

Flowering vines make intriguing specimens in the garden, adding both color and character. Vines are not complicated to grow or maintain; yet, if not properly cared for, they can grow beyond their boundaries.Some varieties are aggressive to th

Gardeners know compost will enrich their garden soil and aid their flowers and vegetables to thrive. You can also make a tea from the material that is easy to brew and has many benefits for the garden and indoor plants.We link to vendors to help you find relevant

My parents are still using the same four garden hoses they bought back in ’60s. Unlike their daughter, my parents really know how to extend the life of their garden tools.I’m quite a bit more careless then th

Gardeners, if you have not learned to compost for fertilization, fall is a perfect time to start. Why? To take advantage of all those fallen leaves, of course!Why Compost?Composting

One of my favorite plants for filling a gap in the garden is calibrachoa.These are small and colorful and feisty enough to muscle in amo