Though often overshadowed by the glory of their fruits, blueberry bushes are lovely shrubs in their own right. Their glossy green leaves, pretty white flowers, and autumnal red and purple foliage offer year-round interest in the landscape. Blueberry bushes are native to North America and encompass various species and hybrids that vary in size, shape, and color. The … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bushes: FAQ and the Ultimate Planting and Care Guide
How to Grow Pumpkins: A Delightful Fall Harvest
Want to learn how to grow pumpkins? The secret is to begin planting sooner than you might think! These fall staples are easy, inexpensive, and generally low on maintenance, thriving in almost all climates. Native to North America, pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) comes in various shades and sizes, including red, pink, white, blue, and the popular sizeable spherical orange, ribbed … [Read more...] about How to Grow Pumpkins: A Delightful Fall Harvest
Pollinator Garden: A Complete Guide to Attracting Butterflies and Bees
Pollinator garden--what is it? How does it benefit your gardening or landscaping project, and how do you even build one? A pollinator garden is designed to attract and sustain pollinators—by providing food in nectar and pollen—to ensure that these beneficial insects hang around to keep pollinating crops for continued vegetable and fruit production. What Is … [Read more...] about Pollinator Garden: A Complete Guide to Attracting Butterflies and Bees
Grow Strawberries in Your Garden: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Grow strawberries today in your yard and reap the sweet rewards of these tasty little fruits all season long! Strawberries are famous for home gardens with their sweet flavor and versatile nature. They're easy to grow and will thrive in almost all soils and climates as long as the location provides for exposure to full sun. The three most common types of strawberries … [Read more...] about Grow Strawberries in Your Garden: A Comprehensive Guide to Success
Swiss Chard: A Healthy Green to Enjoy in the Cool Season Garden
Whether planted early in the spring or late summer, Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) will still stack on its nutritional wealth! This cool-season veggie is a fast grower, with most of the varieties taking only about fifty-five to sixty days from sowing to harvest. It’s cold hardy, surviving occasional cold snaps in areas with not-so chilly winters like USDA … [Read more...] about Swiss Chard: A Healthy Green to Enjoy in the Cool Season Garden
