Green Acres Garden Blog

There's no better way to refresh your front porch, back patio, or flowerbeds than by creating colorful, textural, seasonal pot-ups. We've put together six pot-up recipes that include some of our favorites to add pizzazz and personality to your summer. 

We've curated plant combinations inspired by natives of Mediterranean climates that offer leaf color and texture variation, flowers for local pollinators, waterwise options, and visual uniqueness. Read on for garden inspiration.

There’s a lot to like about dahlias. They come in many sizes in a rainbow of colors. Dahlias can be planted as a container thriller, in a cutting garden, or in a perennial bed. There’s no question, we love dahlias for their versatility, but do you know what to partner with these pretty perennials? Read on for three dahlia recipes and a list of other planting partners to choose from.

Experience the calming effects of nature while indoors. Indoor gardens connect us to our primal origins, help to purify the indoor air and offer a sense of well-being. Create your own indoor jungle with our design and growing tips, along with plant combinations to transform your home into a lush oasis.

How well do you know your tomato varieties? Do you understand the differences between heirloom, hybrid, or GMO seeds and starts? Read on to learn about each type so you know what to look for the next time you are shopping for your edible garden.