Apr 08 2022
Lantanas are beautiful and versatile plants that can add a pop of color to any garden. But before you start planting, it’s important to consider the best location for your lantanas. This guide will help you choose the perfect spot based on factors like sunlight, soil type, and climate. Choose a Sunny Location Lantanas thrive …
Apr 07 2022
Spring is a little late arriving this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring a little bit of spring weather indoors. There are plenty of spring flowering plants that will do well in indoor planters. With a plentiful choice of bulbs and plants available this time of year, here are just a few of …
Sep 15 2021
Advantages of a Container Herb Garden A container herb garden may be your only choice if you haven’t got a garden or if it’s very small. But don’t be disappointed if you can’t create a traditional herb garden. Many herbs flourish really well in containers, and container herb gardens have the advantage that they can …
Jul 24 2021
Looking for instant color to dress up your deck or patio for that summer garden party or backyard barbeque? Or maybe you need a dash of color to brighten your landscape with long-lasting visual drama. Whatever your garden quandary, consider a low-maintenance shrub rose for nonstop color from spring until fall. Shrub roses are easy …
Jun 29 2021
Learning how to grow indoor houseplants is easy and your success depends on a few things. The light conditions are important and different plants will need more or less light to thrive. Heat conditions should also be considered to help you locate certain plants in certain rooms or areas. Lastly, humidity requirements should be taken …
Jun 16 2021
Did you know you can plant a pineapple from the cutting of a grocery store pineapple fruit? If you want to try it out, the earlier the better! Pineapples take time to grow. In fact, once you plant a pineapple stem in your garden, it can take about two years for the plant to reach …
May 18 2021
Raised bed gardening refers to gardens whose surfaces are higher than the surrounding ground, whether they’re in the yard or on a patio or deck. Most are constructed by building large boxes to hold the garden soil approximately 8 inches higher than the surrounding ground; but, it is also possible – and sometimes quite practical …
May 24 2020
Oklahoma summers are mingled with thunderstorms and scorching dry spells, which can make things daunting for the casual gardener like myself. This is why I decided to try low-maintenance succulents outside this year. At my local nursery I picked up a few of these adorable succulents to try out in the yard. They are hardy …
Jul 04 2019
This year we decided since Coraline is now 3 years old, it would be a good time to introduce her to the family friendly activity of gardening. Not only will she truly learn where her favorite produce comes from, it is also a great tactile activity she can take part in. Not to mention it …
Mar 31 2018
This marks the 25th year of Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest, where visitors can enjoy fantastical gardens with Disney character topiaries, a variety of flavorful food and drink offerings including an enticing violet lemonade, and of course lots of adorable goodies to shop for in Walt Disney World. If you haven’t had a chance to visit …
