Same Plant, Different Colors

Gardening gives you the ability to (pretty much) use your imagination any way you want to, with any combos and any plants that strike your fancy, all to create a look that you love.  But how do you decide what scheme to use? And what plants play well together and look...

Black Eyed Susans

Looking for a burst of sunshine even in the hottest days of summer? Black-eyed Susan will deliver long-lasting color from June til the end of summer, growing well with other perennials and shrubs. Susans are hardy and will thrive in almost any type of soil, without...

Grow Your Own Watermelons!

Watermelons are a summertime staple! There’s nothing quite like cracking open a juicy, red melon and eating it right out of the rind. If you are interested in attempting your own watermelons at home, please check out this link for lots and lots of helpful tips...

Growing Sugar Peas is a Snap!

Sugar snap peas are trending now because of their delicious edible pods that do not need to be removed before eating! Lots of green pea varieties must either be shelled, or the actual peas inside are very small, such as chinese snow peas. If you are wanting to grow...

Zinnia Mini-Garden!

As we speak, zinnias are blooming at my house, and they are stunning!  You wouldn’t think that such a delicate flower would make it through the long, hot summer here in Georgia, but seriously, zinnias thrive in this kind of weather!  And with all varieties and colors...