The 4 Best Plants for Shade

The 4 Best Plants for Shade Planting for shade can be a frustrating and challenging task. Sometimes it seems that all the bright, vibrant flowers and plants are reserved strictly for full sun! While flowers may not be in abundance with shade plants, the colorful foliage of shade plants is well worth the trade-off! Need

Coconut Coir vs. Peat Moss

Coconut Coir vs. Peat Moss Many customers ask us about the difference between coconut coir and peat moss. There are several key differences and different applications for coconut coir and peat moss. Continue reading to learn the differences between Coconut Coir vs. Peat Moss. Coconut Coir Coconut coir or coco coir is made from ground-up

May Garden Tips

May Garden Tips Spring is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! With the warmer weather comes a long to-do list. But don’t fret; this is the gratifying part of gardening and yard work. Once you are done, sit back, relax, and enjoy your hard work. Follow these May garden tips to stay on top

Best Perennials for Shade

Best Perennials for Shade Shade spots in our yard can seem like a challenge to design and landscape. This is a common concern from many homeowners as most think nothing attractive grows in the shade. However, this is a myth! There are so many options when it comes to shade gardens. Continue reading to learn

Container Gardening for Beginners

Container Gardening for Beginners Container gardening or planting is something grown specifically in a container, pot, or even a raised garden bed! Container gardening is an excellent option for planting for many reasons. If the gardener is low on yard space, using a container to grow vegetables or other plants is a great space-saving option.

April Gardening Tips

April Gardening Tips The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the dogwoods have finally opened! It is Springtime (finally)! You’ve waited all winter for this moment. It is time to get outside and start working in your garden. Use these April gardening tips as a guideline to get started! Test Soil Before you

How to Create Swoon-Worthy Combination Planters

How to Create Swoon-Worthy Combination Planters Creating swoon-worthy combination planters may seem challenging for the novice gardener. It can be overwhelming when researching online and seeing all the possible combinations and options. But Green Side Up is here to help. Follow our step-by-step guide and learn how to create swoon-worthy combination planters that will wow

The Ultimate African Violet Care Guide

The Ultimate African Violet Care Guide African Violets have a reputation for being complex and challenging houseplants to grow. Like many tropical houseplants, African Violets have specific needs and requirements. Continue reading the ultimate African violet care guide and learn how to conquer this flowering houseplant! Grow Indoors African Violets must be grown indoors or

March Gardening Tips

March Gardening Tips Spring has almost arrived, and we could not be more excited. Before you know it, you will be in your yard in shorts and a t-shirt, soaking in the sun while playing in your garden! But don’t be so quick to push through March just to get to April. March is a