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Sweet Pea Flower: Varieties, Growing Conditions, and Care

Sweet Pea Flower: Varieties, Growing Conditions, and Care
The sweet pea flower is an annual flower that looks great in a garden, woods, or on a trellis or arch. The flowers are now available in a wide variety of colors, ranging from pearly white to ice cream pastels to ritzy magentas and deep purples. The lovely aroma, combined with the ability to produce so many blossoms for the house over a long period of trimming, has ensured their appeal. Read more

Plum Tree: Planting, Growing, Harvesting

Plum Tree: Planting, Growing, Harvesting
Ever thought about growing plums? Plum trees are an excellent fruit tree for both novice and experienced gardeners. They are cold hardy, require little maintenance once established, and produce large quantities of delicious fruit. Read more

How To Grow & Cultivate Ginger: A Complete Guide

How To Grow & Cultivate Ginger: A Complete Guide
Ginger is grown for its aromatic, pungent, and spicy rhizomes, often known as ginger roots. Ginger is a tropical perennial herb farmed for its bamboo-like leaves and tasty rhizomes in hot climates. In all save the warmest climates, it is grown as a long-season annual. Read more

Cardinal Flower Care & Growing Tips

Cardinal Flower Care & Growing Tips
The Cardinal Flower is common in North, South, and Central America. It is a natural plant that grows in damp environments such as streams, rivers, and marshes. This natural species bears crimson red blooms, but cultivars with white and pink flowers are also common. All cultivars are good landscaping plants for gardens with damp soil. Read more

How To Grow Blueberries: Types, Care, Maintenance

How To Grow Blueberries: Types, Care, Maintenance
Blueberries are more than a simple and delicious snack. They include a lot of minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins. Blueberries, fortunately, are simple to grow with minimal effort — if you have the correct soil conditions. Learn how to grow blueberries, care for, prune, and harvest your blueberry plants in our Blueberry Growing Guide. Read more

Balloon Flower: Facts, Growing Conditions & Care

Balloon Flower: Facts, Growing Conditions & Care
Balloon flowers are easy enough for beginner gardeners to nurture and delightful surprises that certified green thumbs will be able to admire often throughout the season. Get ready to be transfixed by all that balloon flowers have offer as we explore some of the basics about this plant; including its unique origin story, how it spreads and grows, and of course tips for growing them yourself! Read more

How To Grow & Care For Allium Flowers

How To Grow & Care For Allium Flowers
The ultimate early summer flower is provided by allium flowers. These deer and rat resistant flowers are simple to grow and will last for years in the garden with little care. Their distinctive shape and long-lasting blossoms set them apart in the garden. Allium are resistant to deer and rodents and may be cultivated in a variety of soil conditions. Learn how to cultivate allium flowers, which are related to chives and garlic and are used as a repellent for a variety of insects and wildlife that you may want to keep out of your garden. Read more

Transplanting Seedlings - Complete Guide & Instruction

Transplanting Seedlings - Complete Guide & Instruction
Transplanting seedlings might seem like the first big hurdle of the growing season, and making sure you give them a fighting chance is the key to a healthy yield. Fostering baby plants can be incredibly rewarding, especially because you are taking them from seed all the way to a mature plant. But that journey can have its difficulties. And learning how to transplant seedlings isn't always as straightforward as you may think. Read more

Dragon Tree: Plant Care & Growing Guide

Dragon Tree: Plant Care & Growing Guide
Being one of the most resilient and ancient species on the planet, not only can dragon trees survive everything from fire to strong winds, they can also adapt to extreme climates. Believed by some to possess mystical as well as medicinal properties, we are only beginning to uncover the many mysteries surrounding this interesting flora. Let's dive into what makes dragon trees so special! Read more

How To Keep Your Greenhouse Cool

How To Keep Your Greenhouse Cool
Greenhouses are designed to protect your plants and veggies from the elements, and that includes excessive heat. Gardening is a popular pastime, with one study showing that approximately 49% or nearly half of all Americans maintain some kind of garden. Whether you're a professional farmer or a casual gardener, read on for some greenhouse cooling tips. These tips will help keep your greenhouse at a comfortable temperature all summer long. Read more
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