tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18570368441269578082024-03-18T14:05:42.533-06:00Yard and Garden SecretsIf you enjoy working in your yard and garden then you have come to the right place.I share with you tips on growing flowers and herbs, designing specialty gardens, and ideas on ways to improve your curb appeal, Also product reviews and recommendations.S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.comBlogger343125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-26394857255629166792024-03-10T11:46:00.001-06:002024-03-10T11:46:47.464-06:00Growing Tips for Cool Season Snapdragons
Grow cool season snapdragons in the spring and fall and you
will enjoy not only the sweetly scented flower but also the bumblebee, hummingbirds
and other pollinators.
Snapdragons are flowers that grow best when the weather is
cooler. These cheerful flowers grow
well with pansies and even though they will survive a mild frost they will die
if exposed to snow or S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-82989026412558294572024-03-06T12:22:00.003-07:002024-03-06T12:22:19.967-07:00Flower Blooming Tips for Clematis
For many
years growing clematis was trial and error then a few years ago all of my
efforts were awarded because I had glorious blooms.
I had
planted clematis from seeds and then learned that it would be many years before
the clematis would bloom. I did not want to wait
years for a flower so I bought a nursery-grown clematis that was two years old
and I planted it in myS Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-28573578424940496052024-03-05T08:58:00.000-07:002024-03-05T08:58:01.646-07:00Best Time to Fertilize Hydrangeas
My
brother gave me a beautiful hydrangea plant last year and I took the steps to
learn as much as I could about how to care for and when to fertilize.
The
best time to fertilize a hydrangea is seasonally. Late winter or early spring when new growth
appears. Then again in May or when summer begins again in July to help the
hydrangea flowers continue to bloom throughout the S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-74594757930390582832024-03-03T09:44:00.001-07:002024-03-03T09:44:16.743-07:00Growing Bleeding Hearts with Wildflowers This year I am growing bleeding hearts in my wildflower garden because I think
the spring-blooming heart-shaped flower is pretty and that it will attract
hummingbirds.
I
am very excited to be adding the bleeding heart to my wildflower garden this
year. The garden bed gets early morning sun with part-shade in the heat of the
day plus the soil is well drained as the garden sits up on a S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-49131561054044965372024-03-02T07:17:00.001-07:002024-03-02T07:20:18.757-07:00Growing Fuchsia in a Container Last summer my brother gave me a Fuchsia flowering
plant in a hanging container and told me that it would attract
hummingbirds. This pretty purple and rose-colored Fuchsia
bloomed from early summer to frost and did indeed attract hummingbirds.
Hummingbirds and bees seem to enjoy the small, double purple and red flowers The colorful
blooms looked stunning against the S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-78535675344041671992024-03-01T07:22:00.000-07:002024-03-01T07:22:02.892-07:00Leaving Leaves on Yard in winter (Pros and Cons) Here
in the Midwest, we Clean up the bulk of the leaves in late fall and very early spring as it
will reduce the number of pests, ticks fleas, aphids, and snakes. We have 9 mature Oak
trees and the majority of leaves need to be removed, it's just too much leaf
matter. photo of leaves in my yard
The
remaining oak, maple, and crabapple leaves on our lawn are shredded with the
S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-81291000394515936812024-02-29T16:28:00.000-07:002024-02-29T16:28:20.577-07:00Tips For Taking Care of Poinsettia My brother gave me a
beautiful poinsettia in November and today is February 29th and my
poinsettia is as beautiful as the day I received it. I reside in a cold
climate transplanting outdoors was not something I could do and bringing it
indoors was not an option either so I put it on my enclosed front porch that
had southern sun exposure but was not heated.Poinsettia S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-65864349738722173802024-02-29T12:28:00.005-07:002024-02-29T12:28:56.252-07:00Yard and Garden Snake Repellent Tips Not all snakes are poisonous but if
you are not a snake expert then it’s a good idea to take steps to repel the snakes
from your yard and garden. Here are some
solutions that I have tried and found all of them to be effective snake-repellent
Copperhead snake Public Domain
My home resides directly next to a densely
wooded area and this area has its share of copperheads, S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-74808624978144825112024-01-31T19:22:00.000-07:002024-01-31T19:22:40.687-07:00Fertilizing Spring Bulb Flowers Spring will be a glorious season with many flower
blooms provided you fertilize.
Fertilization will make sure that the flowers grow strong and thrive in
your gardens.
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My spring bulbs are established in my garden with no
new plantings in the fall. However, I
always fertilize in the fall after the flower beds are cut backS Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-9163913898943156492024-01-31T17:37:00.000-07:002024-01-31T17:37:10.968-07:00Mid-Season Flower Bed Clean UpToday the temperature was warm and since the snow had melted
my husband and I took advantage of the weather and worked to clean up the yard
and gardens. Normally our flower bed clean-up
begins in March but this year we got a break in the weather and were able to
get many garden chores accomplished.
In the fall we had removed the leaves and sticks from the lawn and gardens but since S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-56555919235391290942023-09-15T19:10:00.002-06:002023-12-12T13:29:17.983-07:00Enjoy Zinnia Flowers During the Fall Season
Just because the summer season is coming to an end it does
not mean that you cannot enjoy beautiful flowers during the fall season. There are many flowers that you can plant in
September that will add color and interest to your fall containers or feature
gardens.
I love Zinnias, do you?.
Zinnia flowers will
add interest to your feature gardens and some zinnias can be S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-37643351766003630902023-08-01T16:03:00.003-06:002023-08-02T12:41:52.067-06:00 Keeping Container Gardens Hydrated During Extreme Heat
This past summer has been extremely
hot and, in my area, the average temperature has been in the 100s with a heat
index of 108. The excessive heat has caused my city to have water restrictions
and we can only water outdoor crops.
I grow vegetables and herbs in
containers and containers do dry out quickly so keeping the edible plants
hydrated during a water restriction has S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-78400194973009673332023-07-06T09:10:00.007-06:002023-07-06T09:13:43.765-06:00Grow Sweet Potato Vine Outdoors
Sweet potato vine is an easy-to-grow
houseplant but it also can be grown outdoors during the summer months. Then bring it indoors during the cool and
cold months and it will add lovely green color to your space.
Normally I do not plant anything
during the peak summer when the heat is extreme. But that does not mean that it cannot be
done. Today my brotherS Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-23677002680977059402023-06-28T02:17:00.003-06:002023-08-01T15:54:05.633-06:00Hydrangea Fungal Disease Prevention Hydrangeas are easy to grow however
you do need to take steps to prevent fungal disease. Here are some garden tips
on how to take care of your hydrangea and prevent Fungal Disease.
This past spring my brother
gave me a beautiful hydrangea. It was
very healthy with large blooms. When the
blooms were spent I did prune to remove the old blooms and fertilized the plant
to encourage new S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-89706501263142850022023-06-14T02:18:00.000-06:002023-06-14T02:18:17.365-06:00Best Way to Get Rid of Poison Ivy About a week after the rain stopped we noticed that poison
ivy was growing on our backyard fence.
We had to get rid of it because the entire plant can cause an itchy rash.
My husband said he would pull out the entire plant from its roots
and dispose of it in a trash bag. This method will work but you may have to do
it a few times. Before you begin you
should S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-10531042176628800252023-06-03T19:49:00.000-06:002023-06-03T19:49:44.955-06:00Sunlight Requirements for Hosta Plants I grow hosta
plants under trees but this year I noticed that the hosta plants were slow to
grow and fill in the space. I watched the sunlight in this garden and sure
enough, the plants were not getting enough morning sunlight.
My hosta garden
under the maple tree thrived for many years, but that changed when the other
trees grew in and blocked the morning sun. Hosta plants S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-85021907171845480022023-04-29T20:31:00.004-06:002023-04-29T20:31:25.241-06:00Slogger Yard and Garden Boots
Whenever
I go outdoors to walk the dog or to work in the yard or garden I will put on my
slogger boots. I think this boot is the best quality-made boot for fit, durability, and long wear.
My sloggers are 8 years old
Slogger
garden boots are made from rubber which is waterproof, windproof, and stain resistant. They do provide some insulation from the wind
and the cold.&S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-21597758775795991892023-04-26T15:59:00.007-06:002023-04-26T15:59:47.157-06:00 Growing Tips for Oleander Flowering ShrubRecently my brother bought me two
Oleander flowering shrubs because he thought I would love the beautiful
flower. He did not realize that all
parts of the plant contained chemicals called cardiac glycosides which can
affect one's heart and cause death if consumed.
Here are a few of my photographs of my
Oleanders
Plant and grow Oleander in your yard
but do take steps S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-55633290305259207652023-03-06T02:45:00.001-07:002023-03-06T02:45:34.051-07:00How to Stop Bamboo From Spreading Our home
came with bamboo growing close to the foundation and we knew immediately that
it would need to be transplanted to another area. What we did not know is that bamboo was invasive and that once it was established in your yard nearly impossible to stop it from spreading. My
husband dug up the roots and replanted the bamboo by our patio At first we thought it was
a good privacy S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-51012393608569104612022-12-24T03:45:00.000-07:002022-12-24T03:45:00.590-07:00Stop Ivy from Growing on Trees
Ivy is a vigorous growing vine that will grow on anything,
fences, walls, and tree trunks. At first, you may think it looks nice and you will enjoy viewing the wildlife that takes
shelter amongst the ivy. But soon you will learn that ivy is killing your
trees.
A few years ago I planted six Baltic Ivy and when it grew
on my rock wall I thought it looked pretty.
I also S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-30234765126229075832022-12-20T14:57:00.004-07:002022-12-20T14:57:36.590-07:00Back to Basics Deer Repellent That Works
My home was built directly next to the woods and the deer
think my yard is their yard.
We love the wildlife but draw the line when it comes to our
raised garden beds on our patio. We
think that is off limits and that the deer need to stay away from the patio
next to our home.
We have tried pepper solutions, bells, wind chimes, and chicken
wire but none S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-88971534755072631082022-09-03T19:29:00.002-06:002023-03-07T16:39:16.991-07:00Summer Patio Container Gardens This year we
planted a variety of flower and herb container gardens for our patio and
enjoyed them all summer long. Now that
summer is ending the container gardens are in full bloom and have added color
and interest.Here are some photographs of my container gardens.
Know that this summer’s
heat was on record for being the hottest summer in history. Not only was it extremeS Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-53123940795833698952022-07-07T20:55:00.001-06:002023-03-07T16:40:00.866-07:00 Outdoor Accessories for Yard and GardenAdding outdoor accessories is a great way to add ambiance
to your yard and garden. While your
flowers add color and fragrance the garden accessories will add appealing
interest as they are a focal area to your outdoor space.
Right now my summer flowers have bloomed and we are waiting
for the end of summer flower buds to bloom.
So the garden accessories, solar peacock, S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-27781485771012160372022-06-25T19:20:00.002-06:002022-06-25T19:20:21.322-06:00Tree Service / Trimming Pruning and Costs Last week I had 5 mature Oak
Trees trimmed. All of the trees were over 30 feet in height and the tree service
had to use a bucket to get to the branches that needed to be cut back.
When you get your trees
trimmed it will improve the health of trees as they will get more sunlight and
the trimming will make your property appear more pleasing to the eye.My side yard, trees growing too close, S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1857036844126957808.post-10002467465505352012022-06-18T03:54:00.002-06:002022-06-18T19:35:33.098-06:00Growing Tips for Lemongrass
While
shopping at the garden center I passed an ornamental grass-looking plant that
had a refreshing lemon scent. The plant was in a container and the ticket said
no need to transplant, this plant is easy to grow, and was hand-selected by
Bonnie plants to grow in a container. Lemongrass is grown in a containerWe enjoy the lemon scent and that it repels mosquitos This S Golishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06740919234401631362noreply@blogger.com0