With summer just around the corner, we can’t wait to enjoy warm days in the garden and bask in the scent of our favorite wildflowers. Unfortunately, the sweet smell of honeysuckle won’t be our top pick this year. Despite being a crowd favorite, these fragrant little blossoms are more dangerous than they look. Labeled by …
Impatiens are a gardener’s favorite each year, and thrive in shady spots where little else may grow. Here’s why gardeners love these showy, colorful blooms: They tend to not attract too many pests or parasites. They’re profuse bloomers, looking great from spring to fall each year. They’re easy to grow, as they absorb moisture and …
Petunias are very beautiful and vibrantly colored flowers, making them very popular ornamental plants. They come in different colors, shapes, and sizes and make a breathtaking sight when planted in gardens. Gardeners love petunias because of their long flowering period and how easy it is to groom them. Petunias give off a warm and cozy …
When you’re trying to figure out what you want your summer garden to look like, it’s important to get a head start. There are specific plants that work best in specific zones, and Zone 6 has some of the best plants you can choose from to make your dream garden starting this spring! Best Plants …
Every 17 years, cicadas come out in broods in Ohio. This year, there are expected to be many more than the last time they arrived in 2004. They emerge from the ground in May (when soil temperatures reach around 64 degrees). The cicadas we are going to see this May are different than the ones …
Why Wait to Plant until April? If you’re wanting to get a head start on your planting, you may want to reconsider. Though you may be really excited to get those plants in the ground and start your aesthetic and practical gardening together, waiting until April 15 is the proper choice. April is the unofficial …
Helping the bees is more important now than ever. There have been widespread declines in the population of North American bees, and it’s all due to problems with pesticides, disease, change in climate, and loss of habitat. Creating a pollinator garden can be a great way to help the bees. But, what’s a pollinator garden, …
You’ve heard of an herb garden, but have you considered planting a TEA garden? Growing herbal teas isn’t just great for enjoying them in a hot brewed beverage, but can also boost your immune system and your mood! Many people find that they are much prouder of themselves for growing herbs themselves. In this article, …
We’ve seen it time and again: someone gets all excited to start their seeds indoors, but each year, their baby plants fail, for one reason or another. In this article, we’ve identified the 5 most common problems people have when they start seeds indoors… and how you can avoid these mistakes. Not Keeping Seeds Warm …
In this article, we’ll discuss why you shouldn’t start seeds indoors too early, when is the best time to begin, and which plants are best for starting seeds.
