The Weeping Cherry Tree
The majestic weeping cherry tree, in full bloom, is truly a site to behold. This wonder of nature can be found in various parts of the world. Do to the “weeping” nature of the tree, it appears larger than it actually is. The branches are very thin and week which is the reason why it [...]
Shrubs for Shade So Your Flowers Will Grow
There is an art to planting shrubs for shade. I learned this the hard way. It’s not just about feeling in the empty spaces that are next to your house or the corner of your lot. Shrubs actually serve a purpose other than “Hey Shrub, fill up that empty spot. Good job.” Shrubs are natures [...]
Lavender Plants
Lavender plants are very plane in my opinion, by themselves, but have you ever seen an entire field of lavender? It’s breathtaking. It’s truly a site to behold and worth the trip if you have never witnessed this spectacular before. Why is it that most gardeners try at one time or another to grow lavender [...]
The Ease of Growing Hosta Plants
Although these yummy leafy hosta plants are edible by humans (commonly consumed in Japan), we don’t see a lot them grown in the West, especially in food gardens. They are more commonly found in plant gardens, where the gardener would never dream of eating his artwork. However the deer, snails and slugs in your neighborhood [...]
Lavender Plant
Did you know that a lavender plant could be grown indoors, inside a growing pot? Some people don’t grown these types of plants simple due to the fact that they don’t have any place in their yard to plant them, or they don’t have a huge field to plant them in. The trick with planting, [...]