The Beauty of Variegated Hostas!

Hostas continue to be one of the most popular perennial plants for shade and part sunny gardens, and for good reason. The sheer amount of available hosta sizes, shapes and leaf colors and designs ensures you can find one or several to fit into your garden scheme.

Great Gardening Gift Ideas for Kids

I've been gardening for many years, and one of my favorite things to do is get kids involved in gardening.  It can serve as a great outside classroom.

Natural Beauty of Troughs in the Garden

Natural Beauty of Troughs

They're hard to find, can be expensive if you do find them, but if you're lucky enough to score one from Craigs List or a sale at a farm store, there are many advantages to picking a trough up and using it in your garden.

  

 

Pruning Hostas

Hostas are well known to be one of the easiest perennials to grow. 

And while pruning hosta leaves isn't necessary to maintain your hostas' shape or size, you can keep them looking beautiful as long as possible during the season with some easy seasonal pruning.

  

Hostas - Great Ground Cover Plants!

If you're looking for great, easy-care ground cover plants to add to your shady or part sunny perennial garden, there are varieties of hosta that fit the bill!

Free Soil Amendments

 Two Free Soil Amendments -

- Leaf Mold and Compost

Every gardener knows the health of their soil is one of the most important factors in achieving a successful gardening season. 

Here are two FREE renewable resources that you have on hand that will save you money and build up your soil!

  

Dividing Hostas in the Summer

Although spring and fall are the best times to divide perennials like hostas, you can divide them successfully in the summer.   Here are the most important steps to follow to ensure a healthy summer division.