Proper lawn maintenance is often the key to thick, lush grass. Improving your lawn watering and fertilizing schedules can thicken your property’s thin grass, and dethatching or aerating it may help, too. If the bud is very thin, then overseed it to provide fresh grass and fill bare patches. The best time for overseeding is […]

Fences are beneficial in making boundaries along the sides of land, but long stretches of fencing are uninteresting. Shrubs, trees and vines planted along the fence break up the visual line. Flowers growing on fences provide a variety of colors and textures throughout their blooming period. To increase success rate of the blooms, meet their […]

Cedar trees (Cedrus spp.) Are conifers that thrive in acidic soils with thick canopies that prevent sunlight and water from reaching the ground below. This dry, dark and acidic soil can be difficult for plants to live in, leaving the region under the cedar tree dull and unattractive. But a few ground covers, perennials, shrubs […]

Though winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is considered attractive throughout the year, the plant is particularly appreciated for its ability to light up the winter scene with its glossy, green foliage and bright-red berries. Winterberry develops in upright, rounded and spreading forms and reaches heights of two to 12 feet at maturity, depending on the variety. It […]

Hydroponic systems supply a cost effective, space saving way to increase crops year round. The roots float within a solution of water and nutrients that needs to be routinely replenished or flushed. To keep the plants healthy, a hydroponic garden requires constant, weekly care. A Simple Answer Hydroponic solution can be altered and the tanks […]

Long-lasting colour and low maintenance are welcome features in any backyard, and angelonia plants (Angelonia x hybrida) deliver both in abundance. Grown throughout the U.S. as annuals, these tender perennials are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. The very same qualities which maintain angelonias in need for vibrant and […]

Common lespedeza (Lespedeza striata) is a warm-weather grass with permeable roots having the potential to deplete soil of nutrients necessary to develop grass and other landscape plants. Lespedeza can be managed with herbicides, but any chemical control ought to be undertaken with strict adherence to manufacturer instructions to prevent unnecessary exposure. Which herbicide is most […]

Sometimes called silk tree, the mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is a small, deciduous tree which grows outside in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9. You can also grow a mimosa as a container plant indoors if you’re willing to give it additional care. Sometimes, maintaining a mimosa healthy indoors is easier than […]

Tigridia pavonia referred to as the shell flower or tiger blossom, is a tender annual in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 6 and also a hardy perennial in zones 7 to 10. Its tropical flowers are available in red, pink, white, yellow, cream, orange and scarlet. The Tigridia pavonia blooms. Each flower lasts but […]

The morning glory along with the moonflower are both members of the household Ipomoea and are close relatives of this potato. Because of their similar cultural demands, these two blossoms are regularly grown together. The morning glory along with the moonflower unite to put on quite a show when paired. Due to their fast growing […]