Today is the day that I finally get to go outside in the backyard and plant the two Lincoln Roses that I purchased about two weeks ago. The weather has been so bad for the past week or so that I had to bring the plants inside to prevent them from freezing. 

I do think I did loose a couple of my rose plants do to the fact that I started watering them when the weather was nice and then we got this unexpected week of snow and cold weather. (See even the best of us can get caught of guard)

That was unfortunate but with the wide variety of plants that I saw that just came in at the home improvement store. I will have those plants replaced in no time flat.

Now that the weather is getting better again  and hopefully it looks like that last of the unexpected below freezing weather is past us. (Cross My Fingers) We have some more Spring backyard garden tips that we would like to share with you. Take a peek

Being out in the garden and planting tomatoes is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime. Not only do I like planting tomatoes my favorite tomatoes to plant are heirloom tomatoes and the bigger the better.

I like to watch and monitor my tomatoes as they grow larger and larger till they can barely fit in the palm of your hand. That's why my favorite variety of tomatoes are big boys, brandy wine's and beefsteaks.

I mean if you are going to spend all that time and energy to plant, fertilize and grow your tomatoes you might as well get a crop that you are proud of.

But if you are challenged by not having a big enough garden to grow those big boys that you want. You can also plant your tomato vines in containers.

Planting your tomatoes in containers may be a little more work because of having to constantly monitor the growth of your tomato vines. Then tying the vines on wooden steaks so they do not fall over. But the end result is well worth it.

Take a look at these  tips on how you can grow your heirloom tomatoes in containers…Read More