Tips for Planting SunflowersThe easiest way to add some brightness to your garden is to plant that hearty, yellow favorite – the sunflower. With ancestry traceable to dry prairie lands, these sturdy p

Greener Home CleaningMore people than ever are looking for ways to get cleaner, greener homes and it\’s easier than you think. Here are some easy and affordable solutions to help you live more environm

Daffodil and Tulip Bulbs Are Hungry Now- The signal is little green leaf tips that have struggled to sprout and grow up from spring-flowering bulbs, through topsoil or surface mulch, and out into the

Best Height for Hanging Basket Plants- When we buy a hanging basket plant, it’s growing in a pot with a hanger on it. Most hangers are fourteen inches from the top of the hanger to the top of the pot.

Pretty Pokeweed Poisonous From Berries to Tap Root- Common pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) doesn’t look poisonous, but every part of it is. That can be a problem in fall, particularly for youngsters.

Gardening With Charlie – Contain Yourself- I remember when container gardening meant throwing a few geraniums in a clay pot out on the front steps. The pot invariably would be filled with weeds by mid

Mix Up Something EclecticOn-trend design ideas for your kitchen renovationFor most homes, there’s one room that serves as the hub of all activity. From preparing mouthwatering meals to entertaining a

Gardening Remedies From Your Kitchen- It\’s summer and time to start enjoying the fruits of your gardening labors by harvesting a bounty of vegetables, fruits and flowers. However, you aren\’t the only