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For continuous color in the landscape, few plants rival verbena. This low-maintenance annual or perennial needs little supplemental care, yet rewards with months of bloom. There are many happy colors of verbena flowers, such as red, pink, apricot, lavender, purple, blue, white, and bicolor. Plants that grow in mounds, trails, or straight up have clusters … Read more
If your cherry trees are giving you sickly fruit late in the season, you might want to learn more about rusty mottle cherry disease. What is cherry rusty mottle? It refers to a group of viral diseases that affect cherry trees, such as rusty mottle of cherry and necrotic rusty mottle. Cherry trees with red … Read more
A bright green parsley plant can instantly elevate a dish, but yellow, wilted leaves are an unwelcome sight. If your parsley is turning yellow, don’t discard it just yet. With a little detective work, you can get to the root of the problem and nurse your herb back to health. Here are the most common … Read more
You may also hear this tree called a yellow tulip tree. It is a hybrid species that was created by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) in 1981. This flowering tree is the result of a backcross of M. acuminata var. subcordata and another hybrid developed by BBG, Magnolia × brooklynensis ‘Evamaria. ’ Genetics aside, what … Read more
A new, excited gardener wrote to me about goutweed, also known as ground elder or bishop’s weed, which is a tough customer. I had goutweed growing under cedars and along my fenceline about 20 years ago, in Maple Ridge. It likes to be in shady places, and some ornamental types are really pretty. The leaves … Read more
Phlox subulata, also called Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox, is a popular evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial plant that is loved for the bright, blanket-like flowers it produces in the spring. This little plant comes from the eastern and central United States. It has many great qualities that make it a great choice for landscaping. With … Read more
You may have heard that using bamboo plants for privacy is a great way to solve your landscaping and privacy problems in a way that seems different and appealing. Bamboo plants have many unique qualities that make them an excellent choice for privacy fences and landscaping. These are the five most important things you should … Read more
Raspberries are a favorite choice among fruit gardeners. They are delicious and packed with health benefits. These bright little fruits come from the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family. They are full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. There are different kinds, like red, black, purple, and golden ones. Each one gives your garden its … Read more
Plant lovers love hanging succulents with stems that trail, vine, or cascade. These plants look great in hanging baskets or pots. Hanging succulents are low maintenance and hard to kill since they don’t need frequent watering. From a hanging succulent planter or a basket, they can hang over the sides, grow in a mound over … Read more
If you already like plants and grow a lot of different kinds, you may know that there are many reasons to grow succulents. It’s easy to become fond of this kind of plant. Yet, you might not have discovered ALL the benefits of succulents. There are so many benefits to growing these plants that it’s … Read more