Lantana is a pretty perennial shrub with beautiful clusters of fragrant flowers and handsome berries, prized by gardeners for being attractive and requiring very little maintenance. Unfortunately, the fact that it thrives in a wide variety of climates and soil conditions, and propagates readily by spreading and by seed, has led to it becoming an … Read more
Would a climbing lily vine bring some excitement to your patio? Add bright color for a garden wall or something glamorous, exotic, and a conversation starter for the front doorstep? If so, why not plant a climbing Gloriosa lily vine (aka Gloriosa lilies) in pots for a portable bloom that provides color in your garden … Read more
There are times in the garden we want to show off our hard work and creations! Then there are times we want a garden where we can have a backyard privacy. Below are links to give some backyard privacy ideas for adding the element of privacy to your garden. Make A Lattice Privacy Screen On … Read more
Good Coleus plant care answers the question of: “What annuals can I grow in shady places for color during the summer months?“ This question confronts many home gardeners, and colourful varieties of coleus plants are one of the best solutions to this problem, not a flowering annual. The plant has many cultivars complete with brightly-hued, … Read more
Ready to explore the differences between sumac and poison sumac plants? Sumac (also known as sumach) is an interesting group of plants. There are wide, harmless varieties you can use for many useful purposes, and there are a few poisonous varieties that give all the rest a bad name. In this article, we will discuss … Read more
The elephant ear plant (aka Colocasia) is a spectacular, jumbo-sized tropical plant popular in landscapes across the United States and a valuable food crop in many tropical regions worldwide. In this article, we will describe the plant and provide practical advice on choosing, planting, and caring for it in your home or garden, even if … Read more
Fire glass is composed of very small bits of basic tempered glass. As the name suggests, it is commonly used in fire pits and fireplaces. The ice and fire combination gathered lots of attention and quickly became one of the fastest growing trends for designers and homeowners. Fire glass was first introduced in the Mid 2000’s. … Read more
If you are passionate about gardening, planting trees is bound to come up. Certainly, know that some trees and shrubs are better than others. There are several important factors to consider before planting them in your yard. Curb appeal is certainly very important for every home. Choosing the right trees to plant in your yard … Read more
If you have ever been bitten by fleas or seen how frustrated your pets are by these bloodsucking bugs, you will definitely want to find out about ways to eradicate them. The thing is that fleas are not only found on animals’ bodies, but can be found almost anywhere indoors or outdoors where it is … Read more
Through the years, Firewood is a renewable resource since trees can easily be grown. Firewood has benefits to offer. It will keep you warm and provide light in times of power outages. Most importantly, firewood is the most budget-friendly fuel for heating your home. A roaring fire creates a warm, homely atmosphere that nothing else can … Read more