How Far Apart Should You Plant Perennials?

How far apart you should be planting perennials.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never thought about it, you should take the time to learn how far apart to plant perennials.  For a modest investment up front, perennial plants will bring years of color and interest to your garden or landscape. A little time and effort …

Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden

It’s time to start growing beets for your Fall garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beets are easy to grow and help to feed the soil. If you have animals, you can grow beets to feed your animals, as well. As part of the spinach family, you can put beets anywhere you might place similar leafy greens. …

Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast

Some tips for Summer gardens in the Northeast to keep them looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In the Northeast, gardens are at their peak and long days offer ample time for picking fresh flowers and sun-ripened produce. Some shrubs will require deep watering now but avoid watering during midday, when more water will …

Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest

Some tricks to help Summer gardens in the Midwest look their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In August temperatures continue to soar. And gardeners in the Midwest should see a lot of peppers and tomatoes on the vine, as well as an abundance of color from annuals, tropicals, and perennials. To make harvesting easier for …

Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South

The tricks to keep Summer gardens in the south looking their very best.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardens in the Southern half of the United States need all of the help they can get during this hot summer month.  And weekly deep watering — from irrigation or rainfall — is key for certain shrubs and trees. …