Perennials are wonderful garden plants. Plants that are hardy enough to continue growing each year in your garden are considered perennials (as opposed to annuals which you need to replant every year). They can be very low maintenance once established, providing gorgeous blooms and even edible parts ... Read More about Dividing Perennials 101: Tips for a Beautiful Garden
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Planting Perennials in Fall for a Budget-Friendly Garden Design
Fall is the best time of year for planning and planting your perennial garden. The plants are grown in or overgrown and you can easily see how they are working in your current design. It will be easy to see which perennials need to be divided and see the empty spaces where new plants are needed. ... Read More about Planting Perennials in Fall for a Budget-Friendly Garden Design
The 7 Best Perennials for Shade Gardens
Many of us have at least a section of garden that is shady most of the time. Shade gardens can be bor-ring unless you spice them up with plants that have interesting colors, shapes, and textures. These hardy beauties are made for the shade. That is to say, these plants all thrive in shady spaces ... Read More about The 7 Best Perennials for Shade Gardens
The Best Perennials for Sun
Every garden needs the personal touch that comes from unique and diverse plants. Yet those plants are not always able to handle the sunniest areas of the garden. That's where these plants come in. This list of tried-and-true hardy perennials for sun is essential to build the foundation of a ... Read More about The Best Perennials for Sun
These Hardy Perennials are the Toughest on the Block
Perennials are showy additions the the garden that work hard for you year after year to decorate the landscape. While some require special care and a tender touch to succeed in the garden, there are a bunch of hardy perennials that are tough as nails. These are great for low maintenance gardens as ... Read More about These Hardy Perennials are the Toughest on the Block
Save Money and Start These 14 Perennials from Seed
Have you tried starting perennials from seed? I often see the seeds for sale but I worry that it will take many years to grow an actual flower head or a decent sized plant. However, what I have learned is that there is a way to jump-start perennials from seed so that they are large and established ... Read More about Save Money and Start These 14 Perennials from Seed
Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Perennials
Replacing your garden plants with drought-tolerant perennials is the smart choice for a low-maintenance garden that conserves water. The climate is changing and what we used to be able to count on for garden micro-climates is now all over the map. By now you may know that I live in Vancouver, BC. ... Read More about Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Perennials
Soil Food: The Best Dirt Cheap Organic Soil Amendments
Want to build healthy soil without the huge expense of trucking in a boatload of organically amended soil? The good news is that amending your soil is not only less expensive but it's also easier to do and eco-friendly! For ages, gardeners, farmers, and permaculturists have been using organic soil ... Read More about Soil Food: The Best Dirt Cheap Organic Soil Amendments
Growing Strawberries: Everything You Need to Know
Growing strawberries is simple and absolutely delicious! Learn four different methods you can choose from when learning how to grow strawberries, plus what to do with them once you harvest. There's nothing quite like biting into a freshly grown strawberry. Plucked right off the vine, they are ... Read More about Growing Strawberries: Everything You Need to Know
Best Plants for Allergies: The Allergy-Fighting Plants You Need
Did you know you can stop allergies and asthma with smart landscaping? It's true! In this post, I will be discussing the best plants for allergies that you can use to create an allergy-free garden at home. Allergy sufferers rejoice! You don't have to be afraid of the garden. You read that ... Read More about Best Plants for Allergies: The Allergy-Fighting Plants You Need
How To Start A Garden from Scratch Without Breaking the Bank
From bare soil to a lush garden in just months, learn how to start a garden you LOVE without spending more than $25! This method can help you cultivate a lovely space you'll enjoy for years to come. Across the alleyway, from my last home, I had good friends—almost family—who had a beautiful ... Read More about How To Start A Garden from Scratch Without Breaking the Bank
All About Container Gardening: The Steps to Grow Successful Container Gardens
Container gardens are wonderful solutions to small spaces but they come with built-in challenges. Without the expanse of an in-ground garden, containers need to become their own sustainable ecosystem. But you can become a container gardening pro with this extensive guide. Learn about the soil, ... Read More about All About Container Gardening: The Steps to Grow Successful Container Gardens