The plant that needs no soil to grow...read on to see what Air Plants are all about! Tillandsia, also known as air plants are the perfect plant for those of us with “black thumbs”. No dirt required! Air plants normally grow without soil while attached to other plants in their...
Year: 2020
Patchy Lawn, Seed it now!
We often have a lot of questions this time of year on whether it is okay to spread grass seed in the fall. The best time to seed a lawn is spring or fall when the temperatures are cooler, causing less stress for the new seedlings If you would like to...
Hops…Beer’s Favorite Flowers
If you love the idea of brewing your own beer, why not grow your own ingredients? With a few tips on growing hops, you will be well on your way to making your own delicious and probably equally as satisfying beer. What is a hop? So, you may have seen...
Monarchs and Milkweed
With the drastic decrease in the monarch population, many people are looking to milkweed to help save the monarchs. So Why Milkweed? Monarch larvae feed almost exclusively on milkweed because the milky sap inside of the milkweed makes them toxic to their predators. When the caterpillar ingests the milky sap, it will carry...
How to Turn Your Garden into A Hummingbird Paradise
Hummingbirds are delightful little creatures, not to mention fantastic pollinators. If you’re looking to attract these sweet birds to your garden this year, the following tactics will produce great results. Flowers Planting a garden specifically geared toward hummingbirds will not only attract them to your yard, it will also provide...
Using Succulents in a Mini Garden
Making a Miniature Garden using succulents is easy if you know the following things: 1) Location of your garden: Succulents need sun to survive and look their best. We recommend growing succulents near east and west windows, or in a south facing room. Succulents can also handle full sun outdoors. If you...