Five Easy Plants for Difficult Areas

Easy PlantsBy Guest Blogger: Madoline Hatter 

We all have areas in our yards that are just hard to deal with. They may be wet or shady or in the burning sun but they have a tendency to kill off whatever we plant there. However there are some hardy plants that love these kinds of places. Here are some easy plants to grow in difficult areas:

1. Canna

This large flowering plant has leaves similar to a banana tree. The flowers come in a wide range of colors from yellow to orange and red. Standing straight and tall they can reach heights of over seven feet. These are very hardy flowers and can grow in all kinds of soil. From underwater to hot and dry they flourish. They also reproduce quickly by sending out shoots and will take over whatever area they are planted in. Full sun or shade they just keep blooming! Read More

Houseplants for the Home

Houseplants

Houseplant Care Houseplants are a great and a healthy way to add décor to your home. Houseplants give take in the carbon monoxide your expel and convert to oxygen which your home can benefit. Houseplants also give a natural element to your home. Taking care of houseplants depends on the type of plant or plants you place in your home. Read More

Planning an Edible Garden in One Day

Edible Garden

Over the last several years. vegetable gardens are gaining in popularity as a great additional to any garden. People are saving money by growing their own vegetables and also avoiding unhealthy pesticides by tending to their own edible garden.  You can plan a vegetable garden in one day and here’s how. Read More

Home Gardening for a Healthy Summer

Home gardening is a great way to spend time at your home and get healthy. By growing your own vegetables, you can save money, add exercise, get some vitamin D, and eat healthy. All of this with vegetables grown by your own hand. Not to mention how exciting it is to bring something to life. And then treat your family to a healthy meal based on your effort. Home gardening gives you an opportunity to take up a new hobby. Hobbies like canning vegetables, drying fruits, and creating compost piles for a greener environment. Getting healthy and using natural fertilizers and no pesticides will also contribute to your Read More