Protect summer houseplants outdoors from direct sun, wind and harsh rain by displaying on porches or under trees. When bringing plants in for the season, try giving them a soothing bath. Using a spray bottle, fill with water, add a few drops of Dawn blue dish soap and shake gently. In a bath, sink or [...]
Watch for early spring frost, freeze or just plan cold nightly weather. If you have an early itch to plant flowers start with container gardens that can be protected under a covered porch and can easily be brought in. Use cold hardy annuals such as violas, pansies or alyssum. Outside grown perennials make great container [...]
Grow Some Fun this Spring Spring is here and now is a great time to start introducing your kids to gardening! This can be done with things you probably have laying around the house and is as much fun for adults as it is for children. A large part of gardening is the magic that [...]