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growing your container garden

Container gardens can be grow just about anywhere. Since it can be difficult for individuals that rent their homes to plant gardens, container gardens could be the only option to grow the fresh produce, herbs and flowers that they enjoy. This blog will provide you with tips for creating a container garden that is large enough to grow the plants that you want without taking up too much space. You will learn what size pots you need for what plants and tips for getting those plants to grow into mature, healthy, beautiful plants that you can be proud of and enjoy.

Landscaping For Hummingbirds

Posted on November 11, 2015

Many people enjoy the presence of hummingbirds and often hang feeders or change their landscaping to accommodate them. If you like hummingbirds and are planning to renovate the landscape around your home or business, you may want to consider a hummingbird-friendly design. These designs don't only involve flowers, but a myriad of plants that have different functions. Landscaping for hummingbirds has the added benefit of attracting butterflies as well. Here are a few tips for a hummingbird-friendly garden. [Read More]

Three Benefits of Hiring a Lawn Fertilizer Company

Posted on October 7, 2015

 Even though it's autumn time, there is still a lot to think about with your lawn. There are many different methods that people use to keep their lawn looking its best, but the best-kept secret is not just how much water you put into your lawn, but using fertilizer. While there are many different varieties of fertilizer available on home improvement store shelves, there are companies that can come to your house and do fertilizer applications for you. [Read More]

Four Organic Weed Control Strategies For A Perennial Edible Garden

Posted on September 25, 2015

Combating weeds in the garden can be especially challenging if you are trying to avoid harmful chemicals. Nowhere is this more true than in a perennial edible garden. If you are growing asparagus, rhubarb, walking onions, or other perennial vegetable plants, you need an integrated weed control approach that won't disturb the roots of these long-lived plants. The following strategies can help. Strategy #1: Cover It Up Black plastic is a common weed blocking tool in an annual garden, but it doesn't last long enough to make it worthwhile in a perennial bed. [Read More]