I have working, or playing, in the garden all of my life. I’ve owned more pairs of gardening gloves than I care to remember. They always get holes in the fingers and are rendered useless. I end up tossing them in the trash. Currently, I have 3 pairs of gardening gloves, but only 1 pair […]
Some of the most beautiful bushes I have in my backyard, are my Firepower Nandina bushes. Their colors are variegated which means they complement just about any other plant, tree, or bush you have in your own yard. The reds and yellows of the Firepower Nandina are magnificent in the fall. Plus, these little bushes […]
I have been using Osmocote plant food for decades, therefore I can personally attest to how well it fertilizes and feeds plants. Many years ago, I was purchasing pansies for our backyard flower bed. The nursery specialist recommended that I add Osmocote to the soil before I planted the flowers. I tried it that very […]
The Black & Decker 17″ Blade Hedge Trimmer is Perfect for Women (and Men) I love my backyard and I enjoy the results of my labor in my backyard, but not all jobs are easy. I stand just barely over 5 ft and trimming our hedges and bushes can be challenging for me each spring. […]
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 […]
