GROWING PLANTS

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about fruit to fill our orchards. And one popular choice is lemons. These trees …

Sweet or hot, peppers are a true garden treat. They’re perfect for salsa, and who doesn’t love that? You can crunch them raw, toss them …

A fruit patch has always been a dream of mine, and I thought long and hard about what to plant. Apple trees and strawberry patches …

Did you know that you can grow your own non-toxic cleaning products? No, I’m not talking about herbs, it’s loofah sponges! I know it sounds …

Pumpkins are vining plants, so it’s not surprising that you can grow them on a trellis. However, seeing jack-o-lanterns hanging in the air isn’t an …

If you are planning to grow your own pineapples, then you must get familiar with the pineapple growing stages first. In gardening, it’s always important …

Zucchini is a favorite summer veggie, so it’s only natural that we all want to increase its production in our gardens. And my favorite way …

Decorating a rock garden isn’t as easy as it seems, especially if you want to add some color to it. Why complicate things? Just add …

The very thought of transplanting crepe myrtle trees can be unpleasant, but with the right guidance, it’s easier than it sounds.  There are several reasons …

It would be great if we planted our trees and never had to move them. Sometimes we transplant because of aesthetics, but sometimes we don’t …