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When adding rose bushes and plants to your garden, think about how they grow, where they will thrive, how long they bloom, how resistant they are to disease, how long their stems are, and your own personal taste. You could plant a mass of rose bushes of the same color, mix different colors together, or … Read more
Discover the secrets on how to fertilize pineapples for thriving plants. Expert tips for lush growth and bountiful harvests. Start now! Diving into the world of pineapple cultivation brings both excitement and challenges. Planting and watering pineapples aren’t enough to keep them healthy; you also need to know how to fertilize them properly. This guide … Read more
It can be confusing for strawberry gardeners to determine whether their plants are dead or just dormant in winter or early spring. The leaves die back and the crowns and roots wither and brown during cold weather dormancy. But is the plant still alive or has it given up the ghost? Knowing the signs of … Read more
Anyone with a shady spot to fill can attest to the value of hostas. Theyll happily grow where other plants fail. To ensure your hostas thrive, avoid these common hosta growing mistakes: With their stunning foliage and ease of care, hostas are a gardener’s dream. But when designing with these popular perennials, questions arise about … Read more
Ornamental cherry trees with white blossoms are some of the most beloved and celebrated trees in the world. Their gorgeous flowers have captured the hearts and imaginations of people for centuries. In this article, we’ll explore the history, symbolism, and horticulture behind these iconic trees. A Brief History of Ornamental Cherry Trees Ornamental cherry trees … Read more
Learn how to grow rudbeckia, a flower that doesn’t need much care and is known for its bright yellow and orange petals with a striking black center. Because they are so easy to grow and take care of, rudbeckias are great for people who are new to gardening or just want an easy addition to … Read more
If you’re having trouble with pollination of your melon, pumpkin, cucumber, or squash plants, don’t give up. Give hand-pollination a try. If you’re having trouble with pollination of your cucurbit plants, don’t give up. Give hand-pollination a try. Cucurbits (the family of plants including squash, cantaloupe, watermelon, pumpkins, and cucumber) are notorious for having pollination … Read more
3 November 2022, written by Barbara Pleasant Little potatoes always get by me when it’s time to harvest, no matter how hard I try. The next year, they grow on their own among the cabbage or corn. The volunteer potatoes are robust plants, because they are growing the way potatoes want to grow, as perennials. … Read more
Every morning will feel like the start of something fresh with our New Dawn modern climbing rose. These big, ballet-pink flowers smell great and will look great in a cottage or country garden. They will also add romance and life to a trellis. New Dawn blooms on new and old wood, making for a manageable, … Read more
There aren’t many diseases that affect Swiss chard, but one of them can kill your whole crop for the year. Still, if you know about these diseases and pests, you can treat or stop them and save your harvest. Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse. Its dark leafy greens are packed with vitamins A, C, … Read more