The elderberry is a fast-growing, nitrogen-loving shrub, indigenous to North America and Europe, that prefers forested areas, farms, or rural areas with lots of organic waste. They’re often used as hedges in Europe … Read more
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When most people think of ‘Stevia’, they think of the powdered green (or white… if it’s been bleached) stuff used as an alternative sweetener you can buy from most supermarkets. But it doesn’t … Read more
Summer has gone and the autumn sun isn’t warming up the soil enough for my outdoor gardens and container plants to thrive much longer. The annuals are pretty much finished, and the perennials … Read more
While they are both creepy crawly insects, centipedes and millipedes are not the same creatures, although many get these two types of long, many-legged bugs mixed up and it can be hard to … Read more
We each create gardens for different reasons. For some, it’s a pure love of growing plants and flowers. For others, it’s about creating beautiful outdoor spaces live in. If all you are about … Read more
Flowers always make a great gift… But how do you keep them fresh and alive for longer No matter how big or small the arrangement, anyone who gets them is always grateful for a chance … Read more
Are you tired of looking at the worn-out and baron area of landscaping around the trees in your yard? I know that I get a tinge of sadness every time that I look … Read more
Every gardener needs to know the difference between Annuals and Perennials. So what is an annual? What is a perennial? The short answer is: It’s the lifespan of the plant that determines if … Read more
