There’s no doubt about it, flowers are lovely. But for true season-long interest in the garden, the best shrubs don’t just produce pretty flowers. They also have foliage that offers a burst of color and texture for months on end. Today, we’ve teamed up with the good folks at Bloomin’ Easy Plants to introduce you to four amazing colorful shrubs that are real standouts in the landscape.
READ MORE » about Colorful shrubs for season-long beauty in the garden
Fall-blooming flowers for long-lasting colour in the garden
Sometimes it’s hard to think ahead in the garden. In the spring, we’re wooed by all the lovely flowers at the garden centre after a petal-less winter. But with a little planning, it’s possible to have consistent blooms in the garden from spring through to the first frost—or snow!—in the fall. Of course, annuals always fit the bill, but why not add some dependable perennials to the garden for that sure-thing pop of colour? I’ve gathered a list of some eye-catching, fall-blooming flowers that will bloom from late summer through the fall.
READ MORE » about Fall-blooming flowers for long-lasting colour in the garden
Plant a fall vegetable garden with these hardy crops
Do you want to grow more food and extend the harvest for as long as possible? If so, I suggest you plant a fall vegetable garden. Fall is THE time to grow a rainbow of hardy greens, fast-growing root crops, and autumn superstars like scallions, broccoli, and kohlrabi. However, it’s important to note that while the harvest takes place in autumn (and even winter with protection), the planting of these crops begins in summer.
READ MORE » about Plant a fall vegetable garden with these hardy crops
Garden spider: A welcome friend or a scary foe?
A fully grown garden spider can be an intimidating sight. Often spotted in the landscape when they reach maturity in late summer, these big, black and yellow spiders and their large, circular webs are hard to miss. They almost seem to appear overnight. But, despite their intimidating appearance, garden spiders are good guys who deserve a home in your garden.
READ MORE » about Garden spider: A welcome friend or a scary foe?
How to get rid of slugs in the garden: 8 organic control methods
Slugs are one of the most common garden pests, though unlike most other leaf-munching critters you find in your garden, they aren’t insects. Instead, slugs are land-dwelling mollusks that are more closely related to clams than beetles or caterpillars. Facing a slug infestation is serious business, filled with slime trails, damaged leaves, and missing seedlings. Figuring out how to get rid of slugs in the garden without turning to harsh synthetic chemical slug baits, is a task ripe with old wives’ tales and useless homemade remedies. But, the truth is that effective organic slug control is both manageable and affordable, when you’re armed with the following tips and information.
READ MORE » about How to get rid of slugs in the garden: 8 organic control methods
Growing cucamelons in a garden: Expert tips for success
What’s the most popular crop in our vegetable garden? Easy! It’s cucamelon. The fruits, which look exactly like tiny watermelons, rarely make it into the kitchen; instead, we gobble them up by the handful, straight from the vines. The plant is a member of the cucumber family, and these inch-long fruits do have a cucumber-like flavor with a pleasing citrus tang. Growing cucamelons in garden beds and containers is an easy way to enjoy this unusual vegetable.
READ MORE » about Growing cucamelons in a garden: Expert tips for success
