Garden

Are you looking for natural weed killers for your gravel driveway or stone path? Do you want an effective weed killer that is not cancer-causing? Maintaining a weed-free gravel driveway or weed-free stone pathway is not easy. It can be challenging and a lot of work! The good news is, that there are natural ways […]

Wondering what to plant with hydrangeas? Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering shrubs that grow well in partial shade. The best hydrangea companion plants are those that also thrive in similar partial shade conditions.  Below, I will be giving you suggestions on the best plants to grow with hydrangeas. These are plants that I have successfully, planted

Do you get deer in your garden? Are you worried about deer eating your hydrangeas? Well, it’s time to debunk the popular belief that deer eat hydrangeas.  Although many gardening blogs claim that deer eat hydrangeas, based on my personal experience growing hydrangeas for nearly two decades, I can confidently say that deer have never

Are you wondering if you need to water your rhododendrons in the Summer? Is rainwater sufficient for your rhododendrons? If supplemental watering is needed for Rhododendrons in the summer, how frequently should you be watering your rhododendrons? Similar to Azaleas, Rhododendrons have shallow root systems and will benefit from regular watering in the summer. The

Do you need to water azaleas in the summer? How frequently should you be watering azaleas in the summer? Is rainwater sufficient for azaleas? The frequency of watering Azaleas will depend on whether or not your Azaleas are established or if your Azaleas are newly planted. The location of where your azaleas are planted will also

You have established perennials in your garden. Do you need to water your perennials in the summer if they are established?  The rule of thumb is if you have established perennials you don’t need to water them in the summer. Natural rainwater is sufficient to keep your perennials hydrated. However, there are some instances when

Roses (Rosa) are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. There are so many varieties of roses that there is bound to be one that is perfect for your climate and garden. Roses are not as low maintenance as other flowering shrubs but I will share with you easy-to-grow roses that can

Rhododendrons (Rhododendron species) are beautiful flowering shrubs that will keep producing gorgeous flowers year after year. If you are looking for a flowering shrub that thrives in shady locations, then rhododendrons are your best bet. The best part is you don’t need to do much for your rhododendrons to produce beautiful blooms. Perfect for the

Azaleas (Rhododendron species) are beautiful flowering shrubs that add a lot of color to your garden in the Spring. Gardeners love growing Azaleas because they produce a spectacular show without much effort from the gardener. Perfect for the lazy gardener! Here are tips on how to grow Azaleas in your garden. 6 Tips on How

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea species) are classic flowering garden shrubs. Gardeners love growing Hydrangeas because they are so easy to grow. They will bloom brilliantly with no effort from the gardener. Perfect for the lazy gardener. Here are tips on how to grow Hydrangeas in your garden. Hydrangeas Infographic Tips on How to Grow Hydrangeas 1. Your

Tulips (Tulipa species) are beautiful flowering bulbs. World-renowned for their colorful blossoms, tulips are easy-to-grow perennial flowering bulbs. They will come back year after year without much effort from the gardener. Perfect for the lazy gardener. Here are tips on how to grow tulips in your garden. Tulips Infographic 6 Tips on How to Grow

It’s Spring! Are you seeing red peony shoots in your garden and wondering what you can do to prepare your peony for its upcoming bloom season? Here are 6 things you can do in the Spring to prepare your peony for bloom season. How to Prepare Your Peonies for Growth in the Spring Here are

Are you looking for easy-to-grow flowers for your garden? I’ve compiled a list of low-maintenance flowering plants that will grow effortlessly perfect for the lazy gardener. Here are 12 easy-to-grow flowering plants for your garden. 1. Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) Siberian iris are beautiful low-maintenance flowers to grow in your garden. You will be rewarded

Are you looking for easy-to-grow herbs for your vegetable garden? Ideally, you want to grow fast growing herbs that are low maintenance so you can harvest them all season long. These are the easiest herbs to grow in your vegetable garden. 10 Easy Herbs to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden 1. Basil Basil is a

Are you wondering if it’s better to buy bulk mulch or bag mulch? Bulk mulch is buying mulch wholesale. You usually get a discounted price because you are buying mulch in large quantities. While buying bag mulch is buying mulch by the bag from your local garden center. The price of bag mulch is usually

It’s that time of the year again. Time to mulch your yard! Are you trying to figure out how many bags of mulch to buy? It’s not easy to determine how many bags of mulch you need because bags of mulch often come in so many different sizes. Typical mulch comes in bag sizes ranging

You’ve seen the neatly wrapped boxwoods in burlap. I know I have! I always wondered if it’s a good idea to wrap boxwoods with burlap during winter. We asked the experts from Planting 101 to give us advice on how to care for boxwoods during winter and whether or not we should be wrapping our

Looking for low maintenance, easy to grow vegetables and fruits for your vegetable garden? Are you new to vegetable gardening? Don’t know what to plant? You should plant easy to grow vegetables and fruits so your first attempt at vegetable gardening is successful. You should plant vegetables that are so productive they grow like weeds.

Are you building a raised garden bed to plant your vegetable garden? Are you trying to figure out how many bags of soil to buy to fill your raised garden bed? Instead of manually doing the math yourself to calculate how many bags of soil you need for your raised garden bed, I’ve made it

Are you looking to build a hedge for privacy? Then you need deer, resistant evergreen shrubs or trees for your privacy hedge. I never understood why some privacy hedge are from deciduous shrubs. What happens when the foliage go bare during the winter months? It’s best to plant evergreen shrubs or trees as privacy hedge

Have you always wanted a vegetable garden in your backyard? Are you a lazy gardener like me and want an easy to manage vegetable garden in your backyard? On a budget and want a DIY vegetable garden that is not expensive and does not require professional help to set-up? In short, you want it all.

Peonies are my all-time favorite flowers. Peonies are among the most loved and admired garden flowers. I love making flower arrangements with the peonies from my garden. The best part about growing peonies is that it is effortless. Peonies are easy to grow dependable bloomers. As a self-confessed lazy gardener, I like peonies because they

Irises are a favorite of mine. The pop of color from the irises always brings a smile to my face! The best part about growing irises is that it is effortless. As a self-confessed lazy gardener, I like irises because they are one of the easiest and most beautiful flowers you can grow in your