Here is a collection of plant ideas, the descriptions and tips on how to grow them in flower gardens with damp summer heat. Some plants have cultivars that were developed able to tolerate hot humid growing conditions. Best Yarrow For Hot Humid Summers There are many types of yarrow. However, the fern leaf yarrow, Achillea […]
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The summer months are the ones where we typically all spend more time outdoors, entertaining, relaxing, and playing in our backyards. No matter the size of your lawn, though, your outdoor time won’t be as satisfying as you’d like if your grass doesn’t look green, lush, healthy, and happy. If you’ve noticed your yard is […]
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Crabgrass will ruin the look of any well-tended lawn and proliferates both underground and by seed very quickly. It is important to disrupt the spread as early as possible using means that will keep it from popping up again unexpectedly. Identifying The Problem Crabgrass is easily recognizable, especially when it mingles with the established grass […]
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Many people who are getting ready to mow the lawn might head straight for the mower, but often surprises await, such as a lawn mower that will not start, running out of gas, or multiple items in the yard that need to be removed while mowing. The person mowing the lawn can decrease the time […]
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Broccoli is a good source of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folic acid and fiber. Learn how to plant and harvest this super veggie for healthy eating! Planting Broccoli: When, Where and How Broccoli is a cool-weather crop that prefers nitrogen-rich soil. For a first crop, sow the seeds directly outdoors 4-6 weeks […]
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Peppers (also called ‘capsicums’), and including the popular hot chilli varieties, have the same growing requirements as tomatoes. Both are warm climate vegetables that need to be in place in your garden by late spring or early summer if they are to produce good crops. Propagation It is best to raise young plants from seed […]
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Runner beans are climbing plants, whereas French beans come in both climbing and dwarf forms. They both belong to the genus Phaseolus – the name means a small, swift, sailing boat, on account of the pod. French beans don’t just come with green pods for there are cultivars with purple, yellow, green with red flecks […]
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