Planting

Not everyone has a sunny backyard, and that’s an ideal location for low light outdoor plants. A shaded area can be transformed into a lush, green growing oasis if the right plants are selected. If you don’t have sunshine in your landscape all day, that’s not a problem. You can …

Heirloom seeds are the best way to preserve the flavor of history. Each one of us grew up with certain types of vegetables that we would like to enjoy as adults and pass down to our children. The simplest way to do that is to grow out own vegetable favorites …

A rain garden can be turned into a beautiful landscape by planting exquisite plants, both flowering and non-flowering in a planned manner. Here is a list of top 10 rain garden plants that can enhance the aesthetics of your garden. Follow this compact list of plants to grow in rain …

There are several plants that grow in shade and add color to an otherwise dull landscape. So before cutting down mature trees and shrubs to allow more sunlight to shine onto the landscape, consider growing some of these shade loving plants that are just as pretty as their sun loving cousins. …

Whether you have a short or a long growing season, the range of organic, heirloom tomato varieties means that you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing which seeds to plant in your garden, greenhouse or polytunnel. This list outlines some of the best varieties of tomato …

Garden tomato plants need a little support in order for them to grow and produce their best. Making diy tomato cage is an easy job and can often use materials that you already have on-hand. Tomato plants that are grown vertically with a support system will produce a bigger, better …

It is always fun and exciting to plant and grow food in your own vegetables garden year round. So, how about having a winter vegetable garden this time? Trust me you would cherish each moment spend during this activity because it is rewarding in the end. During the chilly season …

Low maintenance landscaping allows you to have a beautiful yard without putting in hours of hard work each week. By using low maintenance perennials you can design a low maintenance garden that will provide your landscape with beauty and function for years to come. Low Maintenance Plants Start by planting …

Most home owners and gardeners spend hours every summer killing weeds in their lawn and garden. They don over-the- shoulder canisters filled with chemicals, a mask and gloves every Saturday and head outdoors to do battle with their green enemies. But as those who fight this summertime battle already know, …

Squash, according to the viewpoint of botany negates the classification of being with vegetables and is considered as fruits having seeds. Originating from Central America 7500 years ago are now grown all around the world including beans and corns. The varieties of squash are categorized as either the summer or …