Some container annuals that are hard to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for beautiful container plants that are hard to kill, Petunias are perfect for the new gardener. They’re annuals come in candy-coated shades-pink, purple, yellow, apricot, red, white, and stripes. These classic blooms are classified as “weatherproof,” meaning they can handle large …
Quickest Growing Veggies for the Impatient Gardener
The quickest growing veggies for the impatient gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When starting an edible garden it can be discouraging to wait for your homegrown bounty to be ready for harvest. Fortunately, there are a handful of veggies that will sprout up quickly in as little as 8 weeks. Such as Arugula. After planting the …
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
What to cross off your gardening to do list this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Depending on your hardiness zone, July might be a good time to give plants another blast of fertilizer before they can harden off and survive the next winter. Or, it might be time to stake some of those tall floppy flowers. …
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
Some plants that have no problem standing up to summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even on the hottest summer days there are many flowers and plants that really don’t mind it. So you can still count on making some beautiful floral arrangements from these sun-loving plants. Gerber Daisies is one example of a cut flower …
What You Should Be Pruning in Your Garden Right Now
What you should be pruning in your garden right now. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now is the right time to reach for the clippers and pruning shears and get to work on some of those tall summer-flowering perennials. You’ll want to keep them in scale with other plantings by removing up to one-third of stem height. …
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
Summer care tips for your herb garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When growing herbs in the summer time, and growing them outdoors, they will require a little extra care. Many herbs have drastically different needs and requirements – especially when it comes to temperature. When a heatwave is eminent, pay close attention to your watering schedule. …
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
How to grow Eggplants in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eggplants are a fantastic vegetable to grow in containers. They will add a decorative element to your patio with their deep purple fruits and flowers. And, you can get a large harvest from a single plant. Any eggplant suits container growing, but the heirloom and smaller …
Growing a Unique Edible Grass with a Sharp, Peppery Flavor
Growing a unique edible grass with a sharp, peppery flavor. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peppergrass is a common plant; you might have it growing on your property without knowing it! It’s often treated as a weed because it grows and spreads rapidly. Peppergrass, also known as least pepperwort or Virginia pepperweed, is part of the mustard …
Picking the Right Perennials for Long-Lasting Blooming Power
Picking the right perennials for long-lasting blooming power. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Everyone wants to enjoy beautiful blooms in the garden as long as possible. So it’s best to choose the right plants that will give the longest-lasting blooming flowers for years to come. The flowers of ‘Irish Eyes’ gloriosa daisy are yellow with green centers, …
Plants That Will Thrive in Dry Soil
Cathy Isom tells you about all the plants that will thrive in dry soil in todays This Land of Ours. If your soil is dry, don’t despair. There are plenty of ways you can improve the ability of your garden to hold moisture. Or, there are plenty of plants you can grow in the meantime that love dry soil, too. …