Okay, I probably shouldn’t be talking about Holly right now when Christmas is so far away but I figured now would be a great time to think about adding some color to your yard during those winter months.  The bright red berries, distinct deep green leaves, small white flowers and the diversity of the plant [...]

With all the talk of fall that I have had over the last week, I have almost given up hope and started packing in my outdoor furniture. Of course, it’s not really time to start resorting to such drastic measures and I will have a few weeks left to enjoy my outdoors.
Still, even with that [...]

If you remember a few days ago, I went on and on about how great living wreaths are. Today, I am going to look at making one. 
What you need:

Wire Wreath Form
Sphagnum Moss
Small Well Rooted Plants
Floral U-pins
Fishing Line
Rubber Gloves
Scissors
Bucket

Before starting, a nice leisurely stroll through your local garden center is a wonderful way to find the [...]

With summer coming to an end, you may be interested in bringing your garden inside.  Over the next couple of days, I will look at creating a living wreath and ways to make it work for all spaces.  So sit back and enjoy.
For anyone that grows a well-tended garden, there is no limit to the [...]

One of the hardest problems that I ever faced was when I had to contend with a completely shady garden. There was no sun anywhere to be had and I almost succumbed to having only hostas in my garden. That is however, until I started looking into other alternatives for that shade infested [...]

I would like to take some time each week or every other week to look at a plant that may be a great addition to any garden.  I have my personal favorites, as do many other gardeners, but I always look for new plants that may find itself worked into a new or old part [...]

Many people love landscaping and gardening, but all to often, the vision they have for their property doesn’t match their budget. Gardening can be an expensive proposition, depending on what you’re trying to do. Fortunately, with a little creativity and a willingness to do it yourself, you can create a scene that rivals professional jobs. [...]

Bonsai gardening is an ancient past time that started in Asia. Literally, the words bonsai means tray and growing. It is not specific to trees but you can also make other plants bonsai as well. Bonsai gardening is actually an art where the gardener has to continually take care of the tree or plant that [...]