The Importance of Proper Garden Work Attire: Protecting Yourself and Your Plants

Like dear friends, sometimes the dahlias that stretch towards the sky to lofty heights in our gardens could use a little support.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from

Dusty indoor plants not only look unattractive and hide the show of colorful foliage, but they also hinder the plant’s ability to photosynthesize. Here are some of the importantBasic Tips to Clean Your Houseplants to ensure they look at their best and remain healthy all the time!

The gardens at Great Dixter.

Soil is far more than just dirt. Treating soil like dirt is one of the worst things we can do. If you underestimate the importance of soil in a garden, there is little chance of creating a successful and productive garden which can stand the test of time.

Rouse, wiggle, yawn, stretch. I can practically hear my houseplants going through the motions as the days get longer and are filled with increasing sunlight. After an entire winter of being hunkered down, most of them are showing signs of activity, and it’s an exciting indication of what’s to come. Before long, they will be all raucous with new vim and vigor.

Hens and chicks plants make great low-maintenance options for dry, sunny gardens. And there are so many interesting cultivars available in a range of hues, from chocolate brown to green to bright orange and yellow. The common name may be confusing until you grow them yourself and realize it makes sense. One main rosette (mama hen) will eventually produce several offsets or babies (the chicks!). Though I’ve never heard them referred to by houseleeks, their other common name, the Latin name you’ll see on plant tags for these popular succulents is Sempervivum. They are members of the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae).

According to the National Gardening Association, tomatoes are the most commonly grown backyard vegetable, and for good reason.Not only is a fresh-picked, homegrown tomato extraordinarily tasty

When Joyce and Jon Householder moved into their Kansas home in 1988, they didn’t inherit a garden — just an overgrown lawn and a few shrubs. But with a lot of hard work Joyce has transformed this blank slate into the ultimate reprieve from everyday life.She prefers a laid-back approach to gardening and allows plants to grow where they please, creating beds and borders full of life and color. Learn about the challenges she has faced and take a walk through this unique and resilient garden

Gardens can do wonders to our well-being and it’s scientifically proven that people who have them live better lives. If you are one of those lucky people, and have the privilege to live in a house with a wonderful garden then you should definitely spend some quality time on its decoration and do create some fabulous landscapes that you will enjoy even more. In this article you are going to see 19 Stunning Garden Pathways That You Can Make On Your Own with ease and without having to ask a professional for help.

Summer time means outdoor dining, which is great...except for the FLIES

Some gardeners like to joke that the only strict gardening rule is to plant green side up. But we know that a healthy garden begins with the opposite end of that green growth, starting with the importance of soil. Many new gardeners and even those with years of experience under their belts may not spend much time thinking about their soil unless they notice a problem. For example, if the ground turns mucky from too much rain or starts cracking because of a dry spell. However, soil is critical to a garden's success, so you should pay close attention to it — especially before planting, when it's easiest to make changes.

While you might not have quite as much sourdough starter sitting around the kitchen as you did in 2020 (when making a loaf from scratch was the ultimate quarantine hobby), maybe it’s time to reignite your long-lost bread baking passion. And no, this isn’t just nostalgia talking.