The many varieties of a crunchy and tasty fruit you can grow in your own backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bell peppers are fairly easy to grow at home as long as the weather plays along. They are a perennial in tropical areas. But in colder climates, they are grown as annuals and they really have …
Planting the Best Nectar Plants for Pollinators
The best nectar plants for pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Create a pollinator-friendly garden by choosing at least three must-have plants and aiming for blooms throughout as many seasons as possible. Single-petal flowers are easiest for bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to reach; double-petal varieties are showier but offer less nectar and accessible pollen. Torch Lily …
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
What you need to know when its time to transplant your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The ideal time to transplant your seedlings outside is on a warm, overcast day in the early morning. This will give your plants a leg up, allowing them the chance to settle before being exposed to midday sunlight. Dig a hole …
Steps to Transplanting Your Plants for Survival
A beginners guide to transplanting your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. After you start your seeds and sprout your seedlings, the next step is transplanting your plants into your garden. There are a few ways to prepare to do this so your plants survive and thrive. Timing is everything. First, make sure to check the first …
Ideas to Decorate the Fences in Your Garden or Property
Some ideas to decorate the fences in your garden or property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a lot of ways to make a Home Vinyl Fence Installation decorative. The most common way to do this is to decorate a traditional fence installation, which one can get from a fence supplier. Add an old window, door, …
Decorative Fences for Your Garden or Landscape
The two types of ornamental fences for your garden or landscape. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In the same way that a feature wall in your living room can draw you into space, a new fence installation can dramatically alter your interactions with the landscape. There are two types of fences: Primarily decorative fences. And, functional and decorative fences. …
Bringing Struggling Hanging Basket Plants Back to Life
How to save your struggling hanging baskets and bring them back to life. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are 2 simple methods to get your plants blooming again. The first and best option to bring your hanging basket back to life is to replant it into a larger vessel. Unfortunately, most commercial hanging baskets are sold …
Why Do Hanging Basket Plants Go Through Troubles
How to figure out why your hanging baskets are going through some struggles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Saving a struggling hanging basket means taking swift action before it’s too late. But it’s easier to fix than you might think. The first step is to make sure your plant is not suffering from a simple lack of …
Keeping Your Kitchen Waste Out of the Landfill
Some things you can do with kitchen waste to keep it out of the landfill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Luckily, kitchen waste falls into many categories that are conducive to productive, useful waste cycling. There are lots of compostable items, such as paper bags, cardboard boxes, and food scraps. Also, there are tons of recyclable and …
What Plants You Need to Water Before Winter
What plants to water before winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many plants die from dehydration as well as cold winter temperatures. Continue to water trees, shrubs and perennials as needed as the weather cools. Water all of your plants thoroughly before the ground freezes. Another way to give plants a boost and help them survive is with …