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It’s finally springtime, and you are excited to start working on your lawn. You head to the store, invest in some high-quality grass seed, till up the soil, carefully spread the seed, water gently, and wait for those first shoots of new grass to peek through. But then, you notice irregular bare patches. Upon closer … Read more
With their magnificent blooms and attractive foliage, rhododendrons are prized shrubs in many landscapes. However, they can sometimes fall into decline and become stressed. If your rhododendron is looking poorly with yellowing leaves and minimal flowering, don’t give up on it yet! With proper care and rehabilitation, an ailing rhododendron can make a full recovery. … Read more
There are almost forty different kinds of lavender in the genus Lavandula, and they are all very easy to care for. Lavender is one of the easiest and most forgiving herbs to grow once it’s established. It does well in full sun, poor soil, and being ignored. The dry, mild, and rocky slopes of the … Read more
Many of us like to have plants in our homes, but did you know that some common houseplants can be harmful to cats? Yes, cats can get sick, have trouble swallowing, or even die if they eat certain plants. But don’t worry—you can still have plants in your home even if you want to keep … Read more
If you like how sage gives food its own unique flavor, you probably grow this lovely herb in your home garden. Yet over time, sage plants tend to get a bit woody and need to be replaced. One of the best ways to acquire new plants is by propagating sage from existing ones. As both … Read more
I have been thinking so much about horse manure lately. It smells so good that you might not believe it, but it’s really fun to work with! In the past, I only used a bag here and there and only used it all in my hotbeds. But things are going to be different now!. Im … Read more
Tomatoes and potatoes are in the same family: the Nightshades or Solanaceae. When you dig potatoes, you find edible tubers. On the other hand, tomatoes have fruit that you can eat on the leafy part of the plant. Occasionally, however, gardeners will notice tomato looking things on potato plants. The reasons why potato plants flower … Read more
Many gardeners have a problem growing rhubarb that turns red. We always assume the trouble is the kind of rhubarb we planted. Mine was inherited. It came with the house. When I asked my mom what was wrong with my bronze rhubarb, she told me that not all of them are deep red. The young … Read more
The butterfly magnolia tree (Magnolia x ‘Butterflies’) truly lives up to its name with an incredible display of large, fragrant, canary-yellow blooms in spring that resemble a flock of giant butterflies hovering among the branches. When fully mature, this is one of the most breathtaking flowering trees you can grow Mature Size and Habit A … Read more
Plants with heart-shaped leaves can not only help spread love, but they can also look beautiful in your garden or as houseplants in pots. If you want heart-shaped leaves, this guide is for you. It lists twenty-five plants with different leaves that will all add a romantic touch to your home or garden. A heart … Read more