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Cool Container Gardens from the Costa Farms Team
Looking for ideas to create your own container gardens this season? Check out some of these ideas put together by the experts at Costa Fa...
How To Divide Perennials
Keep your perennials lush and healthy by dividing them regularly. By Doug Jimerson
10 Easy-Care Perennials Every Garden Should Have
There are hundreds of perennials to choose from. But which ones? Dig into this collection of reliable, beautiful, and easy-care perennials.
Best Flowers for Florida Gardens
What are some of the best flowers to grow in Florida? Here are some of my top picks. By Justin Hancock
Xeriscaping: What It Is and How to Do It
Save water in your yard with xeriscaping! We show you easy ways how. By Justin Hancock
Grow Perennials with Native Roots
As hardy as they are colorful, many top perennials have native roots. Check out our favorites.
A Shopper's Guide to Buying Succulents
Discover the best succulents for indoors and out.
Low Water Perennials
Over the years I’ve developed a list of perennials that kept on blooming in my garden, even when water was limited.
Casual, Low-Maintenance Garden Style
Discover how succulent plants, creative garden beds, and kick-back seating help create an easy-care landscape. By Doug Jimerson
Road Food for Butterflies
Add nectar-rich plants to your yard to attract and feed migrating butterflies.
Bee Inspired With Costa Farms
Costa Farms welcomes bees and other pollinators -- petal by petal.
Make Room for Monarchs
Make a difference in the lives of Monarch butterflies by adding the right food and host plants to your garden.
5 Tips for Enticing Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Fast-moving, jewel-tone hummingbirds are fascinating additions to your yard. Here are tips for attracting them.
How to Make a Butterfly Garden
It’s easy to make a butterfly garden. Use these simple steps.
Chic Container Garden Ideas
Design your own chic container gardens by getting ideas from this collection we displayed in the Costa Farms Trial Garden. By Justin Hancock
Why Gardening is the Perfect Workout
Discover ways to improve the look of your biceps and garden beds at the same time. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
Watering Plants Indoors and Out
Keeping your indoor and outdoor plants hydrated is essential if you want them to remain in top form. By Doug Jimerson
11 Easy Colorful Container Garden Ideas
Cultivate your artistic side by mixing and matching colorful annuals, perennials, and tropical plants in containers.
10 Smart Tips for a Colorful Garden
Employ these ten easy tips in your yard to ensure lots of bold, beautiful color. By Doug Jimerson and Karen Weir-Jimerson
10 Ways to Celebrate the Earth (at Home)
Here are easy things to do this spring (or anytime) to celebrate and sustain the health of the planet we call home. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
10 Ways to Save $$$ on Gardening
There are easy ways to trim the cost of gardening projects. Water less, weed less, cut down on herbicide use, and turn your landscape in...
10 September Gardening Tips
Early fall is perfect for planting. Dig into your garden and make it bigger, better, and more colorful!
10 Things to Do in Your Garden in August
Keep your late-summer garden looking fantastic with these tips for August. By Doug Jimerson
10 Things To Do in Your Garden in June
As the days lengthen and the temperatures climb, your garden should be busting out all over. Here’s a list of things to do now.