Are you growing apple trees in your garden this season? Apple trees have several growth stages before producing fruit you'll love each season. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares the different growth stages of Apple Trees and how fast you can expect them to grow.
Blueberries are a fun fruit to grow when planted in the ground, but did you know they can also be grown in containers? These versatile shrubs make great container plants, which allows them to be moved freely around in your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares how to grow blueberries in large pots or containers this season!
Are you looking for some native wildflowers that can tolerate a dry, arid climate? There are a number of wildflowers that can grow in drier conditions, depending on the temperatures. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite drought-resistant native wildflowers you can add to your flowerbeds this season.
Are you looking for a few native plants to add to your Texas garden this season? Native plants can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, and the state of Texas spans across many different hardiness zones, giving you plenty of different native plants to pick from. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite native plants for Texas gardens!
Looking to harvest blueberries from your garden, but aren't quite sure when or how to do it? The "how" is fairly straightforward, but the "when" can be a bit more complicated! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen examines the ideal time to harvest blueberries this season, and how to do it.
When planning out your perennial garden, it's a good idea to avoid invasive species. These plants can take over your garden and cause problems in the ecological balance of your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares the most common invasive plants that gardeners plant, as well as suggestions for what to plant instead.
Are you getting ready to plant zucchini but aren't quite sure how far apart they need to be? Zucchini typically grows best when they have a little space, but how much space is needed? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares the ideal spacing requirements for your garden grown zucchini this season.
Thinking of planting carrots but aren't too sure how long it takes them to grow? Carrots can be planted later in the season, but how long does it take for them to fully mature? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen takes you through all you need to know about the growth cycle of carrots in your garden.
Are you wondering what you can grow in the shaded areas of your permaculture garden? There are plenty of shade-loving permaculture-compatible plants you can choose from. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce nine fantastic understory plants for your permaculture landscape.
Are you looking for some trees to plant instead of growing Bradford Pear trees in your garden or home landscape? There are many different options, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares her favorite trees you can plant instead of growing the infamously invasive Bradford Pear tree.
Looking for some low growing native ground covers? There are many options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at some of her favorites, with names and pictures of each!
Are you curious about coreopsis? There are so many varieties of coreopsis available for home gardeners, it would be difficult not to find one that’s just right for your space. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of the colorful and cheerful coreopsis.