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Pansies are beautiful and cheerful flowers that can brighten up any garden. However, they can be prone to certain problems that can cause them to wilt, yellow, and even die. If you’ve noticed your pansies declining, don’t give up on them yet! Here are some of the most common reasons why pansies die and what … Read more
Nothing ruins the joy of harvesting sweet, ripe strawberries quite like finding them riddled with tiny holes or tunnels The culprit? Strawberry sap beetles These tiny pests invade ripe and overripe strawberry fruits, marring their appearance and causing them to rot quickly. Getting rid of sap beetles organically in your strawberry patch takes diligence, but … Read more
Onions are a kitchen staple and a satisfying vegetable to grow in the garden. Getting acquainted with the unique growth cycle of bulb onions can help you provide the right care at each stage ensuring your crop thrives. In this article we’ll explore the major phases of the onion plant lifecycle so you can support … Read more
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that can cause serious damage and legal issues if found on your property. But identifying it correctly can be tricky, as many other plants share similar traits. Here are the most common lookalikes mistaken for Japanese knotweed and how to tell them apart. What Plants are Commonly Confused with … Read more
Parsnips are an underappreciated and underutilized root vegetable that can add delicious flavor to soups, stews, roasts and more. But because they aren’t as widely used as potatoes or carrots, many home cooks have questions about how best to store parsnips and how long they last In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to … Read more
Mushrooms Growing in Strawberry Plants: A Fascinating Occurrence Strawberry plants provide the perfect environment for mushrooms to thrive. Although an uncommon sight it’s not unusual to find mushrooms popping up in strawberry beds. This peculiar phenomenon piques the curiosity of many gardeners. In this article we’ll explore what’s behind mushrooms invading strawberry territory and how … Read more
We all know plants need water to survive and thrive. But have you ever considered intentionally wetting your plants in unconventional ways? This quirky trend of “wetting your plants” has become an unexpected way for plant lovers to get creative and show extra love for their leafy friends. What Does It Mean to Wet Your … Read more
Red Robin photinia is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its bright ruby-red new foliage that emerges in spring. It grows quickly when young but may eventually reach over 15 feet tall and wide when fully mature. Here’s what to expect as your Red Robin photinia grows into a full-size specimen over time. Red Robin … Read more
As a novice gardener, I’m always looking for easy ways to keep my plants healthy and growing their best One trick I’ve learned is using garden tie tape This simple yet versatile product makes supporting and training plants a breeze! Garden tie tape, also called plant tape or plant ties, is a must-have for any … Read more
With their delicate, inverted flowers and strikingly patterned leaves, cyclamen are enchanting plants that can brighten up any space If you already have a cyclamen plant that you love, propagating it allows you to multiply your plants and expand your collection Successfully propagating cyclamen requires understanding the nuances of their growth patterns and using the … Read more