(Above: Evergreen shrub with flower border in front) A hedge can enclose a space, provide privacy, or mark a border of the yard. A shrub...

The nurseries are bulging with lots of different soil amendments that you need for your garden. How do I choose? These are a few: Lets...

use grow lights at home

Last summer I tried some coleus in my partly shady window boxes. They performed so well I took cuttings in the late summer and grew them...

This video shows how and what kind of greenery to collect to display for the holiday season. #gardeningtips #gardeningblog...

Learn how to choose a poinsettia to bring home and how to care for it in this short video with Bert! #gardeningblog #poinsettias...

Is this really a cactus? what does it take to care for and keep them? Learn all this and more in this short 4 minute video!...

Table Rock Tea Company is a fascinating place to visit. They grow and process tea right here in north western South Carolina. Tea...

(crocus) Late Summer is the time to place that bulb order. Bulbs will arrive in fall when it is time to plant. Taking a critical look at...

As your spring garden fades, you can plant some things for fall. Seeds are not as easy to find as they were in the spring, so hopefully...

My daughter and I went to the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. This summer they are featuring a Lego Sculptures Exhibit and a...

In August, many outlet stores try to sell out the plants in their nursery departments so they have space for other items in more demand....

The daylilies are blooming! They make their greatest impact in June and July. There are thousands of varieties. Most are not available...

Hydrangeas white, blue, or pink? There are many hydrangeas available at the nursery today. The blue and pink ones are the most striking....

Late winter is a good time to cut back your ornamental grasses. Here is an example of Pampas Grass. When the ends of the leaves begin...

YES! You can grow pansies from seed, but it takes while. Two things are important to germinate pansy seed: 1) The seed must be in...

WHY compost? It’s a good way to get rid of yard debris and vegetable waste from the kitchen without filling landfills. Add compost to...