Gardening With A Purpose

Pollinator Gardens One of my favorite things about gardening is creating an environment that is not only beautiful but also pollinator friendly.  A pollinator garden is a garden that is primarily planted with flowers that provide nectar or pollen to support a diversity of bees, butterflies and other beneficial flower visitors.    There are several things you can do to create an effective and beautiful backyard pollinator garden.   Be sure to plant a variety of native trees, shrubs and flowers

Fungus Amungus

Fungus At this time of year, one of the most common questions gardeners ask is, “Why do my plants have spots and brown leaves?”  Is it too much water? Not enough water? Sun scorch? Insects? No need to panic! Your beloved hydrangea or rose bush, apple tree or clematis, for example, likely has a leaf spot caused by a fungus.  To put your mind at ease, fungus is a common problem that happens to even the most experienced gardeners, including myself. Nebraska’s July weather is part of the problem.

How to make Holiday Arrangements

How To Design a Holiday Outdoor Floral Arrangement Step 1 Fill your outdoor container with media. I like to use the left over soil from spring flower planting. If your container is empty then floral foam works great. Step 2 Add your THRILLER. These are the tall accents that go in the middle of the arrangements. I use birch poles/branches found at the local garden center. Other options include curly willow, red twig dogwood, or a small Christmas tree. Step 3 Add your FILLER. Spruce tips