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As a bird lover, you want to provide your feathered friends with the highest quality food possible. But what if you discover your birdseed container has become infested with weevils? Should you toss it out or will birds still eat seed containing weevils? Understanding weevil infestations in birdseed and how to prevent them can help … Read more
Not all dogwood shrubs and trees should be grown in containers, but certain varieties can thrive in pots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Most people don’t think of dogwoods as trees or shrubs that do well in pots or other containers. However, … Read more
There can’t be a koi pond without some water plants to make it look nicer and keep the fish healthy. For example, aquatic plants can clean the water naturally, add oxygen, keep algae away, keep the water temperature stable, and give the koi places to hide. If you are considering a koi pond, Aquatic Gardens … Read more
Mounting air plants (Tillandsia) on wood is really easy and very easy to care for. They don’t need potting soil to grow; instead, they usually attach themselves to a tree and get their food and water from the air (hence the name) and dead things like leaves. They don’t depend on other plants for food, … Read more
The August Beauty Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’) is a popular evergreen flowering shrub known for its incredibly fragrant, pure white blooms that perfume the garden from late spring through summer. With its lustrous dark green foliage that provides year-round interest and heavenly scented flowers it’s easy to see why gardeners love this plant. However … Read more
Each fall, I look forward to the arrival of all the different seed company catalogs. With each passing year, the diversity of summer squash variety seeds in gardening catalogs seems to expand. Zigzag and summer squash are two of our most popular foods at the farmers’ market. They are a sure sign that summer has … Read more
The string of frogs is an intriguing and unique houseplant that is exploding in popularity right now. Its dangling stems bear glossy, oak-shaped leaves that closely resemble cute little frogs sitting in a row. While they look delicate, string of frog plants are not too difficult for beginner houseplant owners to care for By understanding … Read more
While spring gets all the glory for flowering trees, there are a number of stunning species that bloom in autumn as well. Extending the floral display into fall, these trees provide a final hurrah of color before the bleakness of winter sets in. Ranging from delicate blossoms to vibrant foliage, they bring joy and sustenance … Read more
As an autumn chill sets in pumpkin growers start anxiously watching weather forecasts. A light frost can damage vines while a hard freeze can ruin the crop. So can pumpkin plants survive frost? With proper care and protection pumpkins can endure some cold temps. But gardeners need to know what to do before and after … Read more
Peace, love and happiness. That’s the motto we all strive to live by these days. But how can we spread these good vibes in a world that seems to have gone mad? One fun way is to decorate your outdoor space with a light up peace sign! Not only are these cute yard decorations but … Read more