The eye-catching hybrid lavender plant ‘Phenomenal’ is an easy-to-grow, heavily scented lavender bush that grows well in full sun. Used in soaps, sachets and other household products, lavender has an array of uses for the home.
Category: Gardens
Quick garden tip: Be spring frost prepared
Spring gets all gardeners excited. But the remaining frosts can wreak havoc on our plantings. How can you prepare your garden for the spring frosts?
Weather challenges in the garden
Weather challenges, such as frost, summer heat, tornadoes, floods and tropical storms, often bring frustration and heartbreak when it tramples on hard work. 2021 was my year of experimentation and there were some lessons learned. Here are a few of them.
The subtle sweetness of alyssum
Alyssum creates a carpet of color in gardens. These easy, low-maintenance flowers are a favorite for their low, spreading mounds and are grown in gardens, as borders, and are used in container gardening. The sweet-scented flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators.