Author: Norman
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Ornamental Plants, Shrubs, Bulbs, Bromeliads And Ground Covers
- Published: November 27, 2019
Tips on How to Grow and Care for Hostas
Hosta Plant
The world-famous hosta plant has left its mark and found its way into the hearts of many gardeners from the amateur to the professional, These garden beauties have beautiful foliage. Hostas are perennials that can thrive either in partial or full shade, what I love about hostas is the beautiful flowers which is produced, the variegated foliage is an added bonus that will provide that much-needed color.
Hostas come in many shapes, sizes and texture. There are said to be 2,500 cultivars which I think is pretty neat. Bring nature indoors by adding a few that will brighten your day, with hosta plant your work will be made easy as these garden beauties are easy to grow and maintain. For more on how to grow and care for hostas continue reading and find out why the hosta plant has caught the attention of persons from all walks of life.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden tips and tricks
- Published: November 24, 2019
A Safe Approach To Promote A Plants Health
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt can do wonders to remove aches and pain I remembered from a child I would hear the older generation talk about soaking in a tube of water along with Epsom salt after a hard day to relieve the pain they were feeling but what has also been discovered years ago is the use of Epsom salt in the garden which can be beneficial to garden plants.
The use of Epsom salt in the garden is a safe method of boosting our garden plants’ health, what Epsom salt does is to enhance a plant’s green color along with flower bloom. Epsom salt consists of water, sulfate, and magnesium, stick around and learn the wonders of Epsom salt in the garden.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Ornamental Plants, Shrubs, Bulbs, Bromeliads And Ground Covers
- Published: November 21, 2019
A Wonder Plant that is a Showstopper
Variegated Bougainvillea
One of my all-time favorites is the variegated bougainvillea plant, this garden beauty is amazing. I came across this plant species many years ago and it was love at first sight. The variegated bougainvillea is a tropical beauty that will add that much-needed flavor to your garden and landscapes. I move around the country a lot and to my surprise, the more popular ones which are used are the non-variegated ones but the advantage with the variegated bougainvillea is that once the flower bloom ends you can still have a colorful garden because of the variegated leaves.
If you have a love for the variegated bougainvillea and would like to make this beauty a part of your garden and landscape giving that tropical look and feel then join me on this journey as we take a closer look at the variegated bougainvillea that is a showstopper which will light up your garden and landscape areas.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Garden Ornamental Plants, Shrubs, Bulbs, Bromeliads And Ground Covers
- Published: November 19, 2019
A Colorful Garden Year Round
Petra Croton
The world 0f garden plants are amazing, there are so many to choose from with their various shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. There are flowering plants and then there are plants with colorful leaves. Though many flowering plants have beautiful and exotic flowers the drawback is that once these flowers lose their bloom there is that waiting period for new flower bloom to appear leaving a garden with nothing but green whereas with plants which have colorful leaves you can have a colorful garden year-round.
I have worked on many garden projects both out and indoors and have seen the effects and the benefits of installing plants with colorful leaves. Here is a list of 10 plants that is sure to rock your world with their beauty and charm as they brighten not only your landscapes and gardens but your day as well.
- Written by: Norman
- Category: Growing Herbs
- Published: November 16, 2019
Getting to the Root of the Problem for Healthy Plants
Thyme Herb
Nothing gives a better feeling like growing healthy plants but what will do you do if one day, as you take a stroll in your garden to water or show of your plant and your eyes, catches that once prized plant or plants with areas that have turned brown. You worked so hard to get your herbs to where they are and now all you want is to get to the root of the problem so your herbs can bounce back to good health.
Herbs turning brown have been the unfortunate experience of many gardeners leaving them without a clue as to what went wrong and how to correct that issue. We all can agree however that garden herbs do flavor our favorite dishes along with how beneficial they are to our health no wonder there has been so much concern about keeping our herbs growing healthy.
