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The graceful, white-barked silver birch tree (Betula pendula) is a favorite ornamental tree for landscapes. With its striking white bark and oval canopy of yellow fall foliage, it adds beauty and contrast to any yard. If you’d like to plant a silver birch of your own, you’ll need to start with purchasing young saplings. In … Read more

Bonsai is the ancient art of growing miniature trees in containers. The goal is to replicate the look of mature, full-sized trees just on a smaller scale. This is achieved through careful training techniques like pruning wiring and root reduction. Many tree and shrub species can be used to create bonsai, but some naturally lend … Read more

Yes, cats can’t eat snake plants because they contain a chemical called saponin that is bad for their stomachs. Snake plants also known as mother-in-law’s tongue or Sansevieria are a popular houseplant known for their sword-like leaves and hardy nature. However, snake plants contain saponins, compounds that are toxic to cats and can cause unpleasant … Read more

Tuberous begonias come in both upright and trailing varieties, with single and double flowers and a wide range of bright colors and flower shapes. They are a gardener’s favorite for quickly brightening up a shady spot in the yard. They won’t last through harsh winter weather outside, so they have to be dug up in … Read more

The question, “When do hydrangeas bloom?” is trickier to answer than it seems. Different types of hydrangeas bloom at different times, and some flower much earlier than others. Most hydrangeas flower between late spring and early fall. Climate, weather patterns, pruning, and how you care for plants can also affect when hydrangeas bloom and make … Read more

Lilies are prized for their fragrant blooms and often giant, trumpet-shaped flowers. You can plant lily bulbs in flower beds and containers, and lily plants are the best summer flowers to make your garden bright and colorful. There are two main types of lily to grow: Oriental lily and Asiatic lily. Oriental lilies typically have … Read more

Neat, crisp edges can transform an ordinary flower bed into a showstopping garden focal point. While you can edge beds with basic tools like a spade, specialized edging tools make the task simpler. The right edging tool delivers clean lines with less work. When selecting the best edging tool, consider your budget bed material and … Read more

The Mighty Oak Grows from a Humble Acorn Unpacking the Meaning of This Insightful Metaphor The old adage “the acorn contains the oak” is a thought-provoking metaphor about potential. This idea that even the largest, sturdiest oak tree starts as a tiny, fragile acorn seed contains profound lessons about growth, patience, and seeing latent possibilities. … Read more

Unless you live in the Mediterranean region, rosemary is not native to your area. So your main job is to give your rosemary plant a place that feels like home by growing it in the best way possible. I also want to say that rosemary is not as stable as the other perennial herbs in … Read more

It is most likely that your tomato crop will do well if you grow varieties that have done well in organic gardens in your area. We asked our readers about the best tomato varieties for their areas in an online poll last fall, and we got even more great answers than we thought! In addition … Read more