Primula vulgaris, also called Primula acaulis, bears clusters of 3 to 25 fragrant, usually pale yellow flowers, 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide, early in the season. This is an evergreen or semi-evergreen, rosette-forming perennial with obovate, serrated to scalloped, […]
Growing Primroses the Guarantee Way
The few requirements for primroses are easily met and are found in practically every garden. They do require shade throughout Mid-America, but this is always available on the north side of the house or in the shade of shrubs, evergreens, […]
Simple Ways To Repair and Replenish Your Yard After a Hot Summer
Many parts of the country reached record heat levels this summer. Whether this year’s summer weather left you with brown patches of grass or dried-out flower beds, now is the time to begin repairing and replenishing. Waiting until next spring […]
Variegated leaves of plants win gardeners over
It seems, as the numbers of people getting into gardening still rises, the same applies to the numbers of new plant introductions. With so many plants being introduced every year, there are always the variegated varieties that peak my interest. […]
True Gifts
As one who was raised in the cold climate of western New York State, I still find it incredible that December can arrive complete with green grass and a few surviving perennial blossoms. Shorter days always make me a little […]
How to plant a carrot
Carrot Cultivation Carrots do best in deep, well-cultivated sandy loam, preferably well-manured for the previous crop. Fresh manure causes forking and excessive top growth. Apply a good compound fertilizer 7-10 days prior to sowing. This may be fish meal or […]
True Blue Anchusas
There is a rarity about blue flowers that appeal to most gardeners. Many flowers are called blue, but comparatively few are a pure blue. Catalogs in general make little distinction between blue and tones of purple. And in association with […]
Ways to Update your Garden Shed or Summer House
Many people have a garden shed or a summer house but they do very little with them. With attention only being paid to them in the warmer months, these structures can often become pretty dilapidated and unloved. Now is the […]
Things To Consider Before Buying Garden Sheds
Garden shed is the need of most of the gardens as it serves many purposes like storage, keeping the garden essentials and tools safe, even parking your small vehicles or bikes. Hence, if you are looking to update your old […]
How Can I Save Money When Buying a Garden Shed?
The garden shed is a structure that should be in any good garden that has an ounce of self-respect. Some people like to fill their garden sheds with tools, gardening equipment, and other such things that help them look after […]