We all scratch our heads when we have a shady garden where the Sun does not shine all day, or not even all morning: “What shrubs could I grow there?” Shady places can be a problem for gardens, especially when it comes to growing shrubs underneath a shade tree. However, …
Do you need to block prying eyes or windbreak from your backyard, but don’t want to wait? ? Fast growing shrubs are part of the solution! Grow privacy bushes with dense foliage that reach eye level quickly then you’ll have a lush green fence in a matter of months… Some …
Many gardening articles expound the advantages of a gentle southern sloping garden, but sometimes the slope is a little too steep for effective gardening. Or maybe the only space you have for your garden is a steep hill but terracing is too expensive and labour intensive. The solution: building raised …
Do you ever wonder why sometimes your tomatoes thrive, and other times they don’t do so hot? One reason could be your soil’s pH. Tomatoes are an acid-loving plant, and having the right soil acidity will have a huge impact on the performance of your tomato plants. Tomatoes grow best …
Spring is the season of flowers, fall is the season of leaf colors, and summer? You can brighten up the hot season with summer-flowering shrubs with generous blooms like hibiscus, oleander and even roses, all plants that like to blossom in sunny days. These low-maintenance bushes will also cut down …
Deer are voracious plant eaters, and if you have a herd roaming near your property, you want to know which plants are deer attracted to. In fact, these herbivores have preferences, and if you grow flowers or vegetables that are on top of their menu, they can utterly destroy them …
Much like their name implies, the meaty and juicy texture of beefsteak tomatoes has given them quite the reputation amongst gardeners. These extra large delicious tomatoes are highly coveted in any kitchen. There is nothing quite like a perfectly sliced beefsteak tomato on a sandwich or burger. Beefsteak tomatoes are …
So, you have just built your raised garden bed and now you are ready to fill it and start growing. But what should you put on the bottom? Your raised bed can be part of your garden for years to come, so it is important to start off on the …
Shrubs with white flowers, deciduous or evergreen, can bring light, peace and even candor to your garden, borders, containers or as specimen planting. You will find white flowering bushes in many gardens, especially white gardens and moon gardens, but also in combination with other bloom and foliage colors. In fact, …
Deer find marigolds unappetizing, and 90% of the times they will walk on without giving them a single bite. Maybe even more than 90% of the time; and in fact marigold are not just deer-resistant, but even dee repellent to a certain point. Deer tend to find strong smell and …
