September is here, and that means itβs time to get back into the garden! While summer may be winding down, your gardening season certainly doesnβt have to. In fact, September can be one of the best months to plant. The cooler temperatures make gardening more enjoyable, while the still-warm soil helps new plants establish theirContinue reading “What to Plant in September: Flowers, Veggies & Herbs for Your Fall Garden”
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Native vs. Exotic Plants: Which Belongs in Your Flower Garden?
When planning a flower garden, we often choose plants based on color, bloom time, fragrance, or simply because we fell in love with them at the garden center. But there is another question worth asking: Should you plant native flowers, exotic plantsβor a little of both? Native and exotic plants can both create beautiful gardenContinue reading “Native vs. Exotic Plants: Which Belongs in Your Flower Garden?”
πΏ 5 Plants You Need to Create Your Own Herbal Tea Garden
Thereβs something extra special about walking into your garden, snipping a few fresh herbs, and turning them into a warm cup of tea. π±π« An herbal tea garden doesnβt have to be large or complicated. In fact, you can grow many tea herbs right in containers on your porch, patio, or even in a sunnyContinue reading “πΏ 5 Plants You Need to Create Your Own Herbal Tea Garden”
Medusa Air Plant: A Wild Little Beauty Without the Soil
If you love unusual plants, the Medusa Air Plant is one youβll definitely want to add to your collection! Known scientifically as Tillandsia caput-medusae, this unique air plant gets its name from its long, twisting leaves that resemble the snake-like hair of Medusa from Greek mythology. Its silvery-green leaves grow from a rounded, bulb-like base,Continue reading “Medusa Air Plant: A Wild Little Beauty Without the Soil”
π September in the Garden
Welcoming Cooler Days, Cozy Porches & the First Hints of Fall September is here, and the garden is beginning its beautiful transition from summer to fall. The days may still be warm, but cooler evenings are on the wayβand this is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the changing season. For gardenersContinue reading “π September in the Garden”
