Murphy’s Law of Gardening
If it hasn’t already gone wrong, it will! Source: monumentenglish.wordpress.com & clipartxtras.com, montage: laidbackgardener I first learned of Murphy’s Law (Remember?Continue Reading
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Conifers Made for the Shade
Yew hedges (Taxus x cuspidata ‘Hicksii’) create an intimate corner in this semi-shady garden. Source: www.instanthedge.com Gardeners often wrongly believe that conifersContinue Reading
Getting the Hang of Watering Hanging Baskets
Hanging baskets come with insanely small saucers: you simply can’t water your plants adequately using them! Source: beldenplastics.com If there isContinue Reading
The ZZ Plant: The Aberrant Aroid
The ZZ plant may be a fairly new introduction, but it’s already seen as a “classic houseplant.” Source: fleurenville.com The ZZContinue Reading
Let Grape Hyacinths Tell You Where to Plant!
A circle of grape hyacinths will show where the other bulbs were planted. Source: www.dobies.co.uk You’re out in the fallContinue Reading
Turn Your Fence Into a Hedge
A pack of morning glory seeds are all it took to turn this chain link fence into a narrow, bloomingContinue Reading
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Preparing Houseplants for Winter
Winter is difficult for houseplants and they’ll need a bit of TLC to get through it. Source: www.mygardenlife.com There areContinue Reading
Winter Care of Garden Hose
You shouldn’t leave garden hose outdoors over the winter in cold climates. Source: saudiawebdesigncompany.com It’s time to think of bringing yourContinue Reading
Overwintering Fuchsias in a Cold Climate
A hybrid fuchsia (Fuchsia x hybrida) can often bloom from late spring to late fall, but will need some sort ofContinue Reading
Daffodil, Jonquil or Narcissus?
You can call these flowers daffodils or narcissus, but none of them is a jonquil. Source: www.jparkers.co.uk www.dutchbulbs.com Confusion reigns inContinue Reading