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Agaves are striking architectural plants that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Their rosettes of stiff, spiky leaves come in a range of shapes like spirals, spears, and artichoke-like forms. Though agaves flower just once before dying, they produce new young plants called pups that let you expand your collection easily. Learning how to properly plant … Read more
Marigolds are pretty, but part of their appeal is that they bloom every week without much or any help from you. Most of the time, you can bury them and go about your business. They’ll still be out there doing their thing. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy … Read more
Metal garden trellises are a great way to add some elegant decor to your yard or garden space. You can’t go wrong with a trellis in the garden, whether you want it to stand alone or have climbing plants grow over it. At H Potter, we have a variety of trellises for sale. Each of … Read more
For some folks, the holidays just wouldn’t be right without the traditional sage stuffing. Although we are most familiar with culinary sage plants, there are many different types of sage. Some types of sage plants have medicinal properties as well, or are grown purely for ornamental purposes. All of these sage plants work well … Read more
If you want to eat something naturally sweet, nothing beats fresh strawberries. We can’t wait to show them off in shortcakes, streusel bars, and so many other treats. But before you start making all your favorite recipes, read this guide from Betty Cocker on how to buy, store, cook, and freeze summer’s favorite fruit. The … Read more
Azaleas are prized for their ability to produce an abundance of colorful flowers in spring. Their flowers come in a wide range of hues like pink purple red, orange, yellow and white. Azaleas brighten up any garden with their spectacular floral display. However, azaleas have a relatively short bloom period. After they are done flowering … Read more
There’s a big trend toward terracotta plant pots again. We love their warm, earthy color and simple, rustic look, but there are many more reasons we love them. Still, there are some things they shouldn’t and should do when it comes to what plants they should use and how to care for them. Here’s a … Read more
Making this round raised garden bed yourself is simple, cheap, and looks great in any garden. Square garden beds are all well and good, but sometimes we want something a little more curvaceous! I think the raised round beds in the middle will hold flowers and maybe some fruits as well. The main rectangular bed … Read more
Trying to pick out a rake in the garden tool section of a hardware store can be hard because there are so many styles and sizes to choose from. Most people who garden or do their own landscaping will only need two or three types of rakes most of the time. The key is to … Read more
Basil flowers taste great in salads and tea, but picking them also helps the green leaves grow and smell better, which are great for cooking. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When a basil plant flowers, most gardeners quickly cut off the flowers … Read more