Blossom End Rot

How to Cure Blossom End Rot It is incredibly frustrating when you put so much time into your vegetable plants only to result in blossom end rot! You go to pick your beautiful, red tomatoes and when you turn it over, it is black and rotten. Why does this happen? Blossom end rot occurs because

How to Attract Hummingbirds

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden How to Attract Hummingbirds There is nothing more relaxing than watching hummingbirds flutter by while you sip sweet tea on your porch! We painted a pretty relaxing picture, didn’t we? Believe it or not, there is some work involved in attracting and KEEPING hummingbirds in your garden. Continue reading

Mixed Planters: Fill, Spill, and Thrill

Mixed Planters: Fill, Spill, and Thrill Creating the best mixed container for summer is just a read away! Believe it or not, there is a system for creating an awe-inspiring planter. When creating your mixed planter remember these three words, Fill, Spill, and Thrill! Follow these simple guidelines to create the prettiest mixed planter: Location of Mixed

Top Perennial Groundcovers

Top Perennial Groundcovers Groundcovers are a trend that will always be in! Groundcovers are not only used to prevent erosion, but they can also be used to increase depth and texture. In some cases, groundcovers can replace mulch and pine straw!  Take a look at some of the top perennial groundcovers that will go a long

Full Sun Perennial Garden

Full Sun Perennial Garden Planting in a full sun location can be tough, especially with the hot summers that we typically experience. Planting a full sun perennial garden doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some tips to create a flower garden that will combat the hot summer sun! Embrace the Sun As mentioned previously, summers

Best 3 Plants for Privacy Fences

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  • 16 February 2018
Best 3 Plants for Privacy Fences In a world of neighborhoods and suburbs, fences are often necessary. Whether it is to provide privacy or to mark property lines, fences can play a vital role in creating the backyard of your dreams. But sometimes, physical fences, such as wood or vinyl, can be costly and unsightly.

World’s Coolest Rain Gauge

World’s Coolest Rain Gauge It never fails. After every winter, we have customers coming into Green Side Up looking for a glass replacement for their rain gauges. Usually, it is because they left the glass tube out all winter. As a result, when the below freezing temperatures rolled in, so did the cracks in the