I use Black Kow composted cow manure to improve garden soil organically. Our shrubs and flowers are healthy and beautiful. Here is why it works for me. First off, this article is not sponsored in any way by Black Kow. I’m sharing my experience using their cow manure compost because our garden soil has greatly […]
Kramer’s Red Winter Heath
Kramer’s Red Winter Heath has stunning magenta flowers that bloom from January through April. This easy-care evergreen shrub is a must-have for your garden. Plant it and enjoy breathtaking Winter and Spring color! I first learned about heaths and heathers from reading books by the Brontë sisters — especially Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) and Jane […]
Pinky Winky Hydrangea Care — Your Ultimate Guide
This article — originally on how to prune your Pinky Winky hydrangeas the easy way — has been expanded to include complete Pinky Winky hydrangea care. Think of this as your ultimate guide to successfully grow and enjoy your Pinky Winky hydrangeas! My steps to pruning Pinky Winky hydrangeas the easy way are still included, […]
2019 Philadelphia Flower Show – Garden Ideas
The 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show was filled with colorful flowers and plants. Here are my best photos for garden ideas from the Flower Power themed show! I attended the Philadelphia Flower Show for the first time this year and found so many garden ideas! This year’s 2019 theme was Flower Power, and the amount of […]
Easter Chick Peat Pot Decorations
These Easter Chick Peat Pot Decorations are easy to put together. Paint the peat pots, then glue and add pretty touches for a sweet Spring display! Although peat pots are mainly used for gardening, they are also a popular crafting item. It’s easy to see why, as they can be painted and decorated in so […]
Geum Perennial Flowers For Your Garden
This Geum Perennial Flowers Gardening Guide will provide you with the information you need to enjoy growing Geum in your garden. Easy-care perennials that are so pretty! These pretty orange flowers bloom their hearts out in our garden every year! They are Geum perennial flowers and I planted them years ago in our backyard. Because […]
Marching into the Garden with Signs of Early Spring
What happened to Spring marching into the garden like a lion? Not yet this year, but the gardens continue to stir and stretch a bit. Spring is on the way! For today’s Six on Saturday photos from my garden, I’m sharing a sort of hodge-podge of what I’ve seen this week. This week’s series of […]
St. Patrick’s Day Painted Wood Sign
Make a St. Patrick’s Day painted wood sign with a lucky shamrock stencil, chalk paint and pickling wash paint for a distressed finish. An easy DIY! Last month, I made a rustic Valentine’s Day wood sign, and I totally gushed about the stencils that I used. I called the stencils a game-changer, and I wasn’t […]
Early Signs of Spring in the Garden
There are early signs of Spring in the garden, and I am so excited to share them with you! Bulbs are peeking out of the ground and Heather is in full bloom! We had snow again earlier this week, covering everything for a day. I love the snow, and love the Winter season, but I’m […]
Backyard Garden in Early February
This week’s Six on Saturday garden photos are a glimpse into my backyard garden in early February. There’s some nice evergreen shrub colors, but there’s also some work I need to do. Just keeping it real! Six on Saturday To follow along with all of today’s Six on Saturday gardener posts, visit The Propagator here. […]