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The easily grown lemon balm herb, made into a tea, bolsters mood and alertness. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), known by practitioners for over 2000 years, has many common names including Melissa, balm mint and sweet balm. Melissa is Greek for honeybee. It is an easy –to-grow garden herb, in fact, this perennial is so prolific…
Using lemon balm frequently for cooking and medicinal purposes makes this herb a rewarding addition to the home herb garden. This lemon-scented herb attracts honey bees and is a useful, prolific garden plant. Lemon balm, or Melissa Officinalis, is a member of the mint family. It’s easy to grow and easy to use for cooking…
A simple how to guide to create a butterfly garden. Environmentally friendly herb gardening to attract bees and butterflies. Insect pollinators are in serious decline. Bees and butterflies are dying. They have been in decline for some time, but recently the honeybee crisis, the disappearance of swallows from London, and the decline of butterflies has attracted…
Planting Butterfly Weed Butterfly weed is hardy in zones 4-9 and flower from midsummer to fall. The milkweed-shaped pods appear in fall and can be a winter interest. The multi-colored flower clusters are a combination of yellow, gold and orange. The upright plant grows 1-2 feet tall. The butterfly weed is a host plant because…
Allium plants are garden flowers that deter foraging deer and rodents. Ornamental onion plants are drought tolerant, a necessary asset in today’s flower gardens. Allium species include chive, garlic and onion plants. They are used as ornamental flowers or herb plants and are excellent deer and rodent resistant. Mix ornamental onion plants with other bulbs, like…
Fall bulb planting during autumn gardening is sure to be rewarded with masses of spring flowers. Narcissus, commonly called daffodil, has many bulb ideas to choose. Narcissus is the botanical name for daffodil, spring flowering bulbs planted during autumn gardening. Gardeners should consider the types of daffodil flowers and gardens they want to plant before buying….
Every perennial gardener wants a showy display of flowers all season from spring to fall. Here’s how to get it. Follow this guide for your best perennial garden yet. Many flower gardeners desire a nonstop continuous display of flowers from spring to fall using perennials. To achieve that, you must pay attention to sequence of…
Solidago, Helenium and Rudbekia are some favorite fall perennials that give a splendid array of flowers. Brighten up Fall gardens with red and white favorite perennials. As the russet days of Fall begin to take over the garden some summer perennials, such as aster and anemones will still be in bloom and will continue to…
If you’ve searched “landscaping without grass” before, you’ve probably hit a wall of articles promising 40, 50, even 70+ ideas. Most of that is padding. Strip out the duplicate photo dumps and stock filler, and the real playbook for replacing a lawn comes down to a handful of genuinely different approaches, plus a few things…
Below are 25+ awesome DIY Fall Garden Ideas that you can try this Halloween. 1. Tipsy Pumpkin Planter 2. Fall Front Porch Source 3. Pumpkins & Marigolds 4. Fall planter with colorful lettuce, grass and orange leafy pretties 5. Pine Cones and Acorns: Fall Inspiration for Your Front Entry Source 6. Flower Pot Pumpkin~T~ a cute idea for fall…
Maximizing the potential of a garden, whether it be a small backyard plot or a sprawling estate, often requires a keen eye for design and an innovative spirit. One often overlooked element that can drastically enhance the utility and aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space is the strategic use of sleepers in retaining wall designs. …
Have you ever wondered about the secrets behind growing lush, aromatic Lemongrass Plants in your garden? Lemongrass, known for its strong citrus flavor and numerous health benefits, is a prized plant in kitchens and gardens worldwide. But, why stress the need for growing it organically? The answer lies in the pure essence and maximum benefits…
Growing edible plants to use as a border in your herb, flower or vegetable gardens. There are many herbs that make attractive edging for your borders. They can be used in combination with flower and vegetable gardens. 1. Onion Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Popular, fresh or dried for mild onion flavor. Grows 12-18” tall with purple…
This fast growing perennial herb will quickly become a favorite in the herb garden. Betony, Stachys officinalis, is a medium height, slightly oval stemmed, toothed leaf perennial herb that makes a good space filler between tall plants and border plants in the herb or flower garden. It adds texture and color to the garden and…
Medicinal herbs can be grown in a specialized garden that focuses on a particular illness. This is one medicinal herb garden for Respiratory Illness. The backyard is a great place to start a medicinal plant garden. These plants aren’t just healthy; they can be beautiful additions to an already thriving garden or the inspiration for…
Blooms from forced bulbs, for gifts or to keep, can fill the home with the feeling of springtime months before the soil starts to thaw. While some people like to hang on to winter for as long as possible, many are tired of the season and yearn for signs that spring will finally come long…
Everyone with the space needs a shed. It’s the instant solution for stowing away all the gear, tools, and garden paraphernalia that somehow multiplies fast. However, The real head-scratcher lies in the age-old debate: to buy or build? Now, buying a shed has its perks, no doubt. Sheds can range from $15 to $150 per…
Amaryllis bulbs can be picked up in just about any store these days to bloom around Christmas. Most people don’t know you can keep your bulb blooming for years. It is common to find Amaryllis bulbs for sale around this time of year. Many are grown during the Christmas season because of their festive red…
Popular Christmas decorations and gifts include poinsettia, amaryllis, and live evergreen trees. These plants will thrive if given proper care after the Holidays. Homes and offices are often decorated at Christmas with growing plants, bulbs, and flowers. Live trees, flowering plants, Christmas cactus and poinsettias add festive touches to Holiday decor. Living plants are often…
Poinsettias are a popular gift plant for the Holidays. Find out how to grow yours throughout the year and have your own Christmas plants next year! Have you been given a Christmas Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) for the Holidays? You can plant yours in the garden, enjoy a beautiful tropical plant during the growing season, and…