How to choose to the proper potting mix for orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Potting mix plays a huge role in how often you need to water orchids. Usually, orchids are potted in either moss or bark chips, which both work well but need slightly different care. Moss acts like a sponge, soaking up water and …
Tips for Caring for a Tough-to-Grow Houseplant
How to care for a houseplant that has a reputation for being tough to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Orchids have a reputation for being tough-to-grow houseplants. Sure, they may require specialized potting mix and a certain amount of water to thrive, but this large, diverse group of plants includes many species that are easy to grow …
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
How to grow and eat Gooseberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never seen or tried them, gooseberries look a little bit like a large grape: translucent skin, ovoid-spherical shape, and similar coloring. You can find them in greens, purplish-reds, whites, and yellows. Left to ripen, they do have a sweetness, but they are more readily …
Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden
Some colorful container gardening ideas that go beyond just flowers for your fall garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This is the time of year when flowers are fleeting, but you can keep the show going all season long by choosing fall container plants with different foliage that are colorful, textural, and can take a little frost. …
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 …
What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August
What to plant in your garden in the month of August. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. August is still one of the hottest months of summer. And the gardens you planted in early spring are probably stressed from the heat and are in need of some help to keep blooming until the killing of frost. But, there …
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
The pruning principles of roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning roses can be a bit intimidating for beginning gardens. That is until they’ve learned the ins and outs and why it’s so important to make the cut. The main reasons, for improving health, appearance, and so roses won’t grow out of control. Some of the pruning …
Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses
Some important tools you will need when it’s time to prune your roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Roses seem to have a reputation of being difficult. But, if you feed them and prune them as needed, that’s half the battle. Pruning is vital to the plant’s health and overall longevity and should be done before plant …
Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill
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 …
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 …