How to Plant Iris bulb correctly is really very simple. This is an easy step-by-step on how to plant bearded Irises for the best flowering, healthy plants, and years of enjoyment. Start with healthy Iris rhizomes (some call them a bulb but with bearded Iris technically it is a rhizome). Irises prefer well-draining soil and …
Digging up Dahlias for Winter Storage is easy. Just grab your favorite shovel and get started. I show you how I dig Dahlias up then how I store them for winter with a free video! Easy Dig up Dahlias for Winter Storage. I also show you in the video how to divide the tubers in …
Sow your seeds in Fall to get a jump start on many perennial and biennial plants. Get a gorgeous garden next Spring for less money. Do you want to get flowers earlier in the Spring? Do you want to save money on plants but still have a lot of them? If you do then select …
Dividing Iris is easy and is a great way to get loads more to share. Dividing and transplanting Iris keeps your plants healthy and beautiful! Here is an incredibly easy way to divide and transplant Iris in the garden step by step with video. In this post, I share how to divide Iris rhizomes and …
Want to grow a flower that will perform from mid summer until frost? Read on to learn grow black eyed susans (aka: Rudbeckia) easily in your cottage garden. Some folks also call them Brown Eyed Susans. How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans. An easy cottage garden favorite that will reseed itself and fill your garden with …
Window Cleaning Tips from a Pro: Clean windows faster. As a retired house cleaner I have tried many methods of cleaning windows. This is by far the fastest and easiest I have personally used. How to clean windows faster and easier! I have seen a few window cleaning posts online but none of them supply …
How to grow delphiniums in your garden. You can get started with seeds, purchase a plant or take root cuttings. Delpiniums are easier to grow than many think! You can easily bring height and grandeur to your cottage garden with a few Delphiniums. Add them to your borders, beds, and the cutting garden. The Magic …
How to Grow Daisies in your cottage garden. An easy, drought tolerant perennial that comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. There is a daisy for every garden! Daisies come in all shapes and sizes. Though I mostly think of white when the term Daisy is used there are many colors and types. Planting daisies …
Ten Rose Care Myths. My personal experience in growing roses for the past 30 years has been eye opening. There is so much misinformation out there concerning roses that I felt compelled to write this article. I once read an article on what flowers to grow in a cottage garden. I agreed with most of …
Fall Seed Planting is an easy way to get a lot of flowers in your garden for very little money. Just a little bit of effort can bring large rewards next season. Is your garden starting to wind down? Mine too. Besides the Fall clean up I have tons of ideas for next Spring and …
Building your organic garden soil is essential for long term gardening success. Here you will learn the best tricks for great garden soil. Beginner gardener friendly! Good organic garden soil is key to having a lush and successful garden season after season. Whether you are trying to grow vegetables or flowers the soil health is …
Can you garden by zone? You could but it would not be in your best interest to do so. I explain why and what you really should rely on when gardening. What you will learn: What are garden zones Why you should not rely on your Garden Zone Growing season – what is it and …
Direct sow Sweet Peas in your garden! Yes, you can forget the pots and fancy root trainers. Try sowing your Sweet Peas directly into your garden and find how easy it is to skip the extra steps of pots, hardening off, and then planting. You may be surprised how much better they grow. What you …
Planting begonias from tubers can be a bit daunting. Tuberous Begonias, when dormant, are hard to tell which side it up. How to plant begonias in pots for an early and healthy start. Are Begonias Annuals or Perennials Types of Begonias Today we are talking about tuberous begonias. They are grown for their beautiful flowers …
Peony planting from bare root can be rather confusing but it is really simple once you know which way is up. Learn how to plant bare root peonies one easy step at a time and get glorious blooms. What is Bare Root? The term “bare root,” when used in gardening, refers to a plant that …
