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Citronella Plants
October 11, 2022

Citronella Plants: A Natural Mosquito Repellent

Citronella plant is a natural mosquito repellent. These mosquito repelling plants can make your outdoor living experience much better without exposing yourself to harsh chemicals like deet! This pretty plant keeps mosquitoes away and looks nice on your patio or deck in a pot. It has a lovely citrusy aroma and is even deer resistant. […]
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Carved Pumpkins
October 5, 2022

How to Pick the Best Carving Pumpkin

There’s nothing worse than carving a great design in your pumpkin just to have it rot two days later. Follow these tips for picking the perfect carving pumpkin. Pie Pumpkins vs Carving Pumpkins Have you ever seen signs for “Pie Pumpkins” and “Carving Pumpkins?” Farm stands will often label the pumpkins for you to help […]
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Wind Chime
September 19, 2022

All About Wind Chimes

Modern day wind chimes make beautiful sounds when there is a breeze, but where do wind chimes come from? Who invented wind chimes? What are wind chimes used for? How should you hang them in your home? Who Invented Wind Chimes? The journey of the history of wind chimes goes from Ancient Rome to China. […]
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Money Tree
September 15, 2022

Money Tree Info & Care

The money tree, also commonly known as Guiana chestnut, is a species of tree native to Central and South America that has become an attractive houseplant thanks to its hardy nature. First popularized as a houseplant in Taiwan during the 1980s, the money tree is prominent among those who practice feng shui and is believed […]
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Carrots in Ground
September 15, 2022

3 Ways to Overwinter Root Vegetables

There’s nothing quite like pulling a homegrown carrot from the soil for a Valentine’s Day celebration with your sweetheart. If you’ve never managed this feat, perhaps this will be your year. Overwintering root vegetables is easier than you think, if you employ a successful overwintering strategy. While many gardeners store harvested root crops in their […]
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Shade Tree
September 3, 2022

Adding Shade Trees to Your Yard

Trees add a lot to your landscape. Planting in the right location and performing tree maintenance, like pruning and watering, are critical to a tree’s health. We’ve got advice on choosing, planting and caring for trees, from fast-growing shade trees to trees that will last hundreds of years. Benefits of Shade Trees Reduce heating and […]
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Autumn Joy Sedum
August 30, 2022

Autumn Joy Sedum

This sturdy perennial is as tough as they come. Clumping foliage displays large, plate-like flower clusters that start pink, then gracefully age to rosy russet-red in the fall. A fine addition to the rock garden or mixed border. Succulent foliage will die back to the ground in cold winter regions, but will re-emerge in early […]
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Blazing Star Liatris Spicata
August 23, 2022

Blazing Star Liatris Spicata

Liatris spicata, commonly called Blazing Star, is a tall, upright, clump-forming perennial. It features spikes of rounded, fluffy, deep purple flower heads atop rigid, leafy flower stalks. One or more stalks arise from a tuft of narrow, grass-like, medium green leaves. Stem leaves gradually decrease in size toward the top. Summer bloomer. The feathery flower […]
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Endless Summer Hydrangea
August 20, 2022

Reblooming Endless Summer® Hydrangeas

Endless Summer® hydrangeas are cold-hardy, reblooming hydrangeas with stunning blooms in colors such as pink, blue, purple, red, and white. This mophead hydrangea cultivator is the first hydrangea variety that blooms on the previous year’s branches as well as the new season’s growth, offering gardeners across North America the possibility to enjoy gorgeous flowers from early […]
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