Home & Garden
By MELINDA MYERS
May 16, 2020Growing on a deck or balcony is a great way to bring the garden to your backdoor. You can attract butterflies and hummingbirds into easy view and grow edibles within close reach when cooking. For some, it may be the only available space to garden.
Make the most of every square foot by growing vertically. You’ll not only save space but also create privacy, make harvesting vegetables ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher is urging residents to support local businesses for Mother’s Day by purchasing flowers for their favorite mom.
“This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Like many holidays, Mother’s Day has an iconic gift – flowers,” Fisher wrote in a letter to residents. “What better way to pay homage ...
Each year we set aside one day to honor mothers. And each year we struggle to find the perfect gift to show them we care.
Cut flowers are one of the most popular gifts. No dusting and maintenance required, and they are sure to generate a smile. Behavioral research at Rutgers University found the gift of flowers had immediate and long-term benefits no matter the age of the study ...
Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like habit and amazing longevity. Peonies blend nicely with other perennials and are a good addition to both formal and informal garden designs.
The peony’s sumptuous flowers and captivating ...
Growing flowers and vegetables in containers will allow you to expand planting space, grow plants right outside your door and elevate them for easier access and maintenance. Unlike growing in the ground, the smaller volume of soil in containers is exposed to heat and wind, so requires frequent, often daily, watering.
Don’t let this watering schedule discourage you from growing in ...
