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The Leonard Messel magnolia is a gorgeous, flowering deciduous tree admired for its early spring blooms and compact form. This hybrid magnolia is a cross between Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata, combining the cold hardiness of one parent with the floral beauty of the other. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know … Read more
As a nature photographer and gardening enthusiast, I’m always seeking to capture the striking beauty of plants through my camera lens. One of my favorite subjects is the ficus tree, with its glossy leaves and graceful forms. In this post, I’ll showcase some of my favorite ficus tree pictures while providing tips on how to … Read more
Due to a cross between hybrid perpetual roses and old-fashioned tea roses, hybrid tea roses are now known as Rosa x hybrida. They are set apart by their large, high buds and tall, straight stems. The hybrid tea rose has long, pointed buds that open by slowly unfurling. Hybrid tea roses usually only have one … Read more
3 September 2010, written by Barbara Pleasant When I was about to move my early tomatoes from the garden to the compost pile because they looked sad, I saw something important. I used up all the seeds from our favorite early tomato, the open-pollinated Stupice, this spring, so I had to get more and save … Read more
If you want to know how to keep weeds from growing next to a fence, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to keep your property weed-free. We will also provide some helpful advice on how to deal with any weed problems that may … Read more
Nurse your Red Prayer Plant back to lush green health by uncovering and fixing care mistakes! Prayer plants, also known as Maranta leuconeura are beautiful indoor houseplants known for their broad green leaves with striking patterns and veining. But nothing is more distressing for prayer plant owners than when those gorgeous leaves suddenly start turning … Read more
Thyme is a great herb to grow indoors or outdoors. Its easy to care for, and has many medicinal and culinary uses. But what other plants should you grow with thyme? In this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the best plants to grow with thyme and why they do so well. So, whether … Read more
Bring your Asparagus Fern back to life by diagnosing and curing those pesky yellow leaves! Asparagus ferns are cherished for their lush, fern-like foliage and cascading habits But nothing ruins their beauty faster than yellow leaves If your asparagus fern’s vibrant greens are fading, don’t panic. With some troubleshooting, you can get your plant back … Read more
I treated my mossy lawn with iron sulfate, mowed it short, and then waited for the moss to die off in the last part of this miniseries. This means I’m ready for the most dramatic stage of my lawn renovation process: scarifying. If you haven’t heard of scarification, it’s a way to get rid of … Read more
Author/Reviewed By: Josh Miller, Sales Manager: Baker Lime & North America Minerals Published: 3/3/2017 – Updated: 10/25/2023 In general, it’s best not to apply lime, seed and fertilizer at the same time. If your soil is acidic, you should use agricultural lime before fertilizer. If your soil is nutrient-deficient, you should use fertilizer before lime. … Read more