(ARA) – Yearning to escape to a tropical paradise? This spring, look no further than your own backyard to capture the romance of the tropics and create a sense of optimism to lift your spirits. “People are craving vibrant colors to add energy and excitement to their outdoor spaces,” says James Farmer III, a hip, [...]

(NC)—The start of the gardening season is just around the corner and if you’re looking to have a blooming good summer, getting started early is your best bet! According to the lawn and garden experts at The Home Depot Canada, the following tips are sure-fir ways to make the most of your green space. Lawn [...]

The National Gardening Association has been around for a long time and they are here to stay!  This is a great organization that focuses on: plant-based education, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, community development, and home gardening. This is what they have to say about their fine organziation: For more than 35 years, the National [...]

(ARA) – Winter is over and warmer weather is finally here. Homeowners can finally put away their snow shovels and venture out into their yards with digging shovels for those long-awaited home improvement projects. All across the country, homeowners and professional excavators alike will start to plan spring home-improvement projects that require digging. During the [...]

(ARA) – Gardeners who like things easy, have mobility issues or get muscle fatigue are always on the lookout for smart gardening gadgets designed to keep them playing in the dirt. This season some of the best gardening gadgets are ingenious and, often low-tech, doing the job they’re designed to do brilliantly without added fuss [...]

Gardening forums are a great place online for avid, or even just beginning gardeners, to get together and chat and talk about gardening!  This is a place where you can ask questions and get great answers to your burning gardening questions.  I often time consult forums before planting new plants, asking questions on my current [...]

I love garlic. I use it pretty much on a daily basis. If I’m not roasting it in olive oil and eating it with bread, I’m using it in a variety of delicious recipes. I have always thought about growing it and after watching this video, it seems quite simple! The following information if from [...]

I love Crape Myrtle trees. I have three in my backyard and one in my front yard that I absolutely adore. As it is early March, I need to prune them asap. Now, there is a difference between pruning and murdering the tree! In this video she goes into great depth on how to prune [...]

Whenever I go to the local nursery for flowers and plants, I always seem to bug the staff asking questions about different zones and planting.  I’m never sure if what I’m picking out is right for where I want to plant it.  This is was before I heard about Plantswatch! In this PlantSwatch™ video it [...]

  (ARA) – It’s that time of year again when you can dig your hands into the dirt, spread seeds over the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically and mentally. In addition to providing exercise, gardening delivers health benefits in the fresh foods [...]