The Art of Bonsai

Bonsai is a beautiful and timeless art form that has been practiced in Japan for centuries. This ancient tradition involves growing miniature trees in pots, carefully pruning and training them to [...]

Caring and Growing Roses

There are three things you need to pay attention when caring and growing roses: water, fertlizer, and pruning. Here are some tips to keep your roses happy and blooming beautifully. Watering roses [...]

Spring Gardening Tips

Getting your garden ready for the upcoming season couldn’t be more exciting for experienced and new gardeners. Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Clean out your garden Get rid of [...]

How to keep cut flowers longer

Last time your loved one gave you a bouquet of flowers, the flowers didn’t last very long. Ever wonder if there are ways to make them last longer? Whether you have received a store-bought [...]

Pruning Shrubs & Hedges

Winter is a prime time prune your trees and shrubs because most woody plants are dormant, making it an ideal time to give them a trim. Well-pruned plants produce more flowers and fruit. Pruning [...]

Planting Blueberries

Choosing A Location A sunny locations are best for blueberries. Avoid planting around or under trees. Too much shade from trees take away the water and nutrients needed for blueberry to thrive. [...]

Coldframe

You might think that the growing season has a finite beginning and end: the last frost in spring and the first frost in fall. But, in fact, many gardeners try to start planting and harvesting [...]

Azalea Lace Bugs

Azalea lace bug, ‘Stephanitis pyrioides’, has been confirmed recently (summer 2009) in Oregon and was confirmed in 2008 in the state of Washington. Damage from this new introduction was noticed [...]