Blueberries are recommended for a healthier diet. They do have lots of natural antioxidants, but perhaps their most popular use is baked into goodies, such as pies and muffins.
They are known as a northern fruit because of their tolerance to cold weather; however, new varieties are making them available for southern states, which means that blueberries are rapidly becoming available to all home gardeners. They can easily be planted in pots to make certain that the conditions are ideal for their growth.
There are three basic types of blueberries to choose from. The low-bush blueberry plant is best for the
Plant Tags with Style
by Jessica B. April 26th, 2012 Garden Gotta Haves
I am hoping to get some of my seedlings planted outside next week if the weather obeys, so I have been scouting the web for some fun plant tags. There are a bunch of different styles, from tags of carved rocks to tags of bamboo. As I have such a variety of plants, I always opt for a tag I can write on. I think I will try some bamboo tags this year. I know you don’t need to go for fancy tags, but they do really make a garden feel more homey than the classic white plastic tags,
Gardening with Kids: Peas
by Jessica B. April 25th, 2012 Vegetables
If you are trying to get your little ones interested in gardening, one of the most rewarding vegetables is peas. They thrive in a variety of climates, they are easy to care for, and they do not need a lot of space. Here are a few tips to help you (and your kids) get started growing your own peas.
1) Pick a type of pea - Many peas will give you good results. We like to do sugar snaps because everyone enjoys eating the results. Check around to find some peas that suit your climate best. Peas also freeze well,
1) Pick a type of pea - Many peas will give you good results. We like to do sugar snaps because everyone enjoys eating the results. Check around to find some peas that suit your climate best. Peas also freeze well,
Growing Hyacinths
by Anna P. April 24th, 2012 Flowers
Hyacinths are beautiful, fragrant flowers that brighten any garden. They're easy to grow and fair best when planted in the winter. This ensures early spring growth. Ready to start planting? Here's your guide.
1- Choose your bulbs
All hyacinth plants grow from bulbs, and it's important to choose the right ones. If you want large blooms, select large bulbs; if you want smaller flowers, select smaller bulbs. Since hyacinths come in a wide variety of colors like blue, pink, white, coral, and red, you can choose the color(s) that you like best.
2- Decide where to plant
Start your planting success by choosing
1- Choose your bulbs
All hyacinth plants grow from bulbs, and it's important to choose the right ones. If you want large blooms, select large bulbs; if you want smaller flowers, select smaller bulbs. Since hyacinths come in a wide variety of colors like blue, pink, white, coral, and red, you can choose the color(s) that you like best.
2- Decide where to plant
Start your planting success by choosing
Hedges: A Natural Fence
by Jessica B. April 20th, 2012 Landscaping
If you are looking for a bit more privacy, but don’t want a fence to intrude into your landscaping, hedges can be an easy solution. They fit into the natural landscape, are easy to care for, and can be rather inexpensive. There are many different types of hedges to choose from. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the more popular choices.
Japanese Holly – This is a hardy and stylish choice for a hedge. It is easy to care for, and you can prune them until your heart's content. The Japanese Holly is a hearty plant which
Japanese Holly – This is a hardy and stylish choice for a hedge. It is easy to care for, and you can prune them until your heart's content. The Japanese Holly is a hearty plant which