Vegetable gardens have been around for centuries, and are a great way of keeping you healthy by providing you with fresh vegetables. The only limit to the kinds of vegetables you can grow is dependent on the environment you live in.
For instance, you probably won’t be able to grow lettuce if the temperature is too [...]
Most people think gardening is all about putting some plants in the ground and harvesting them when they are ready. Well, there is a bit more involved than that; things like the fertilizer you use and what to do about those pesky insects and weeds as well.
A lot of people will naturally go to the [...]
Fertilizer application rates and timing depend on what you’re growing and how fertile your soil is. Test your soil to determine its fertility. In the fall, take several cups of soil from different parts of your garden, and mix them in a bucket.
Take your samples from 2 to 5 inches below the surface, as surface [...]
As swimming accidents have increased through the years, many communities across the country are requiring that all pool owners enclose their swimming pools with fences of some kind. This is done to try to keep children safer from drowning incidents. Even if you’re very protective of your children and they know how to swim well, [...]
Perennials are the base of almost any flower garden, as these plants live for more than two seasons even though they appear to die off when the stems they produce drop to the ground every fall. The perennial flowers are noted for their ability to bloom and reproduce year after year, and can stand up [...]
There are a few essential items you will need if you wish to start your seeds indoors. First, you will need containers for your seeds. You can purchase pots from a home improvement or gardening store. Or, you can save the flats and containers from plants that you have already purchased and use them to [...]
Everyone is so busy running around working, going to school, socializing and many other things, that it can be hard to remember something like a birthday or anniversary. It can also be hard to find time for gift shopping. In cases like these, there are numerous florists that will provide same day delivery on flower [...]
No matter where you live, you probably have the Star of Christmas plant as part of your holiday decorations. Also called the Poinsettia, it has been known as the traditional Christmas flower for many years. There are many interesting traditions surrounding the Poinsettia as well as lots of misconceptions.
One of those misconceptions is that the [...]
Catmint (Nepeta)
Zones: 3-9
Bloom Span: Two to three months
Growing Conditions: Very drought tolerant, an excellent substitute for lavender if you cannot get it to grow in your garden as most varieties of gray foliage and flowers that are blue-lavender in color.
Care: Nepata is not the same as catnip, which is somewhat weedy in appearance. Cats are, [...]
As you plan your flower garden, you will most likely want to plant plenty of perennials. Unlike annuals, which only bloom for one season, perennial flowers return year after year. When choosing perennials for your garden, you will need to know the USDA Zone for your area. You can check with your local Extension Office [...]