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Lemongrass is a tropical plant that is most commonly used in Asian cuisine. Its citrusy, lemony flavor pairs well with curries, soups, and seafood dishes. While lemongrass grows best outdoors in warm climates, it can also be grown successfully in pots, allowing anyone to enjoy fresh lemongrass at home. In this complete guide, we will … Read more
You may have a gum tree in your yard currently shedding bark or with dead branches. Is this an early sign it is dying?. Damage to the crown, cracks in the trunk, too much dead wood, dry soil, weak, brown, or spotted leaves, and pests are all signs that a gum tree is dying. Some … Read more
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping in the spring to the hardesty zones that are the warmest and work our way down to the cooler zones by mid-spring. Bees: Loved by pollinators Deer resistant Naturalising: Bulbs multiply each year. China meadow rue, or Thalictrum Delavayi, has beautiful lilac … Read more
As an avid gardener and seed saver, I love harvesting my own leek seeds each year. Leeks are biennials, meaning they take two years to complete their lifecycle and produce seeds. With a little planning and patience, you can easily save leek seeds from your healthiest plants for future harvests. Overview of Saving Leek Seeds … Read more
As a nature lover and gardener, spotting brightly colored caterpillars munching on plants is a fairly common occurrence. Yellow caterpillars with prominent black stripes are some of the most striking. But are they helpful pollinator larvae or voracious garden pests? Identifying yellow and black caterpillars down to species level provides clues to their role in … Read more
Foxglove is a wild, native plant but also used in perennial displays in the landscape. The tall flower spikes bloom from the bottom up and produce prolific seeds. Should you remove the spent flowers from foxgloves? If you don’t want foxgloves to grow everywhere in your garden, you should remove the spent flowers. Deadheading foxglove … Read more
The easiest and least expensive way to get lots of flowers all season with little work is to plant flower seeds directly in the ground. It’s incredible just how much you get from a tiny $3 pouch of seeds. And I believe it’s a great way for first-time gardeners or experienced gardeners who want to … Read more
These are my tips about growing Japanese maples in containers. Five or six years ago, I bought a Japanese maple in a pot. Each year, it grows more beautiful. Years ago I had a gardening magazine with an article about growing trees in containers. The idea intrigued me. But somewhere along the way, I lost … Read more
Russian sage, which is now known as Salvia yangii but used to be called Perovskia atriplicifolia, has bright purple flowers that look like lavender. They go well with its gray-green leaves and give any garden more color. This hardy perennial plant can grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 3–9. It can handle drought, and even … Read more
Hosta plants are easily one of the most popular perennials for the home landscape. Thriving in both full and partial shade conditions, hostas can add both color and texture to flower borders. These easy-to-grow plants are an ideal addition to new and established beds. With minimal care, home gardeners are able to keep their hostas … Read more