Articles providing information and ideas on making thriving backyards and home gardens
Looking for a reliable tiller for your garden? There’s a lot to consider, but I’ve done the heavy research for you. Whether you have a small vegetable garden or an acre of raised garden beds to plow through, you’ll find the right tiller for you in this article. We’ve compiled … Read more
Rock gardens are low maintenance and take on a new look each season. You can add unique features to make your garden attractive. Adding plants in the rock garden is optional. The design of a rock garden is subjective, and it is up to the gardener to decide what components … Read more
These 20 perennials are easy to grow and will provide you with food for many years after you plant them: Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) Asparagus is a perennial vegetable adapted to USDA zones 3-10. It grows slowly and matures in 3-5 years. Harvesting is done in the spring. Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) … Read more
A perennial is a plant that survives the annual four season cycle and produces food year on year. In comparison, annual plants complete their growing cycle in a single season and biennials require two growing seasons to mature before dying out. Perennial foods are hardy plants that will remain in … Read more
Plants have different sunlight needs, depending on the climatic region. When choosing the best plants for your garden, you have to consider how many hours of direct sunlight are required. It can be difficult to plant anything in the shady areas of your garden. It is therefore essential to select … Read more
Drought-tolerant plants are resilient for long periods without rain. There are several plants adapted to thrive in hot and dry climates and will serve as a consistent source of food even during tough conditions. The time of planting these perennials is significant to their long-term survival. It is best to … Read more
Perennial vegetables are a good addition to food forests or your home vegetable garden. If you live in a cold climatic region like zones 1-7, there are a variety of vegetables you can grow to sustain your family through the harsh winters. It is best to plant vegetables adapted to … Read more
The USDA developed a map that defined different growing or gardening zones dividing the US into regions based on the average low winter temperatures. USDA Hardiness zones consist of 13 individual zones that define average minimum temperatures using data from different weather stations across the country. The USDA Hardiness Map … Read more
Hummingbirds are fascinating and remarkable birds. They are small and therefore have a high metabolism. They need to eat regularly during the day to maintain their body functions. Hummingbirds must feed every 15 minutes to keep up with the body’s metabolism. They have a high demand for nectar, making it … Read more
Here are 5 plants that will bring hummingbirds to your garden or patio: 1. California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) A low-growing evergreen shrub native to the southwestern US. It is adorned with gray-green leaves and trumpet-shaped red flowers blooming in late summer. They produce nectar which attracts hummingbirds. They will also … Read more