One of the easiest ways to add beauty to your spring garden, is by planting bulbs in the fall. It does require a small amount of planning ahead though. You will need to select and prepare the garden area for your bulbs. Selection of your planting areas should be determined by the amount of water […]
When the Kousa Dogwood tree blooms, it is a magnificent display of beauty! It is filled with stunning blossoms from top to bottom. There are over a dozen varieties of dogwood trees. We opted for the Kousa Dogwood tree because it is more disease resistant than other varieties. It is also climate tolerate and can […]
Crepe Myrtles are one of the easiest care summer flowering bushes or trees available, which may explain why so many cities use them in public places. Crepe Myrtles can often sustain extreme pruning and come back strong with beautiful blooms. They also come in a variety of colors. One of my favorite bushes is the […]
Chrysanthemums are among the leading flowers for our backyard gardens in fall. It is no surprise that everyone loves mums and their large, beautiful blooms in autumn. They are great for container gardening or planted in the ground. Some hardy chrysanthemums will come back every year if you simply snap them back before the winter […]
One of the most spectacular visions in fall is the gorgeous Sugar Maple tree! Throughout most of the year, this hardy tree is green. However, in fall, the leaves turn such a brilliant color of yellow and orange that no one can ignore it beauty. This is one tree you simply cannot take for granted. […]
Flower Gardening in Containers and Pots Container gardening in pots is easy flower gardening. Container gardening is a logical solution when you live in an apartment, have a small yard or if you have pets who like to run, play or dig in your yard. Plus, container flower gardening is just simply beautiful and convenient. […]
Pansies are hardy flowers that bloom in the spring, last through the summer and are often still sharing their beauty right into fall. Of course, to keep them blooming during the summer months, you must water them often. In the hottest part of the summer, I do water my pansies daily, and they keep smiling […]
