Gardening

Preserving cattails requires attention and care. Cattails are a type of wetland plant that play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. They are not only a source of food and shelter for many species of wildlife, but they also help to purify the water by filtering out pollutants and excess nutrients.…

If you are looking to save money in the garden, then one easy way to cut costs is to make your own bug and insect sprays. Not only it is it less expensive, but it is healthier too. Most store bought bug sprays are full of toxic chemicals that it is best to avoid.  …

There are so many varieties of Hosta that they can fill just about any need you have in your garden. Hostas range in size from 6 inches to 3 feet tall with foliage that ranges from green to gold to blue-green. This planting guide for hostas will help you get started.   There is also…

Having trouble getting your hydrangea to bloom? You’re not alone! There are three possibilities for lack of flowering among the hydrangea species.   Shade vs. Sun   Although some hydrangea like shade, too much shade can reduce flowering. This is particularly true of panicle hydrangea, which is the one hydrangea species that grows well in…

Roses can do more than grace our landscapes and floral designs. Like its cousins the apple, pear, peach and cherry, roses produce a fruit. Rose Hips are a valuable source of vitamin C, containing as much as 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. They are also an excellent antioxidant.   Growing Roses for Hips…