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Chives are a popular herb grown for their grass-like leaves and mild onion flavor. While they make a great addition to any herb garden chives can sometimes spread out of control. Their tiny bulbs easily spread and if left unchecked, chives can invade lawns and flower beds where they aren’t wanted. Getting rid of unwanted … Read more
The Carpathian walnut is a hardy, attractive nut tree that can add beauty and bounty to landscapes across much of the United States. If you’re looking to plant one of these productive trees, here is some key information on finding Carpathian walnut trees for sale and bringing one home. What is the Carpathian Walnut Tree? … Read more
The holidays are a magical time filled with lights, decorations, cookies, and of course – jingle bells! Those iconic bells are a staple decoration that instantly evokes feelings of Christmas cheer. Their pleasant ringing chimes are absolutely unmistakable. While you can easily buy jingle bells to hang around your home, drawing your own jingle bell … Read more
Pruning is an essential part of tree maintenance. It helps keep trees healthy and aesthetically pleasing by removing dead, damaged, and diseased branches. But does pruning also reduce root growth? The answer is not so straightforward. How Trees Grow To understand how pruning affects roots, it helps to first understand how trees grow. Trees grow … Read more
Daffodils are a beloved spring flower, decorating gardens and roadsides with their cheerful yellow blooms. However, some sneaky weeds disguise themselves as daffodil leaves, making it hard to spot the difference. Left unchecked, these imposters can quickly take over your flower beds. When weeding, take a close look at any leaves that resemble daffodil foliage. … Read more
As a gardener, you’ve likely spotted ants marching to and fro across your garden beds. And if you’ve peered a little closer, you may have noticed some of them toting small white objects This sight often spurs alarm and questions about what exactly they could be transporting But before you jump to conclusions, read on … Read more
Scent First Tickled Pink dianthus (Dianthus ‘Devon Pp11’) offers spectacular magenta-pink blooms and unbeatable fragrance in the garden This compact perennial flower provides color and fragrance from late spring through fall, making it a standout choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers With its grassy blue-gray foliage and semi-double frilly flowers, Tickled Pink brings unique … Read more
With its carpet of fine evergreen foliage and profusion of delicate pink blooms Mediterranean pink heather (Erica x darleyensis ‘Mediterranean Pink’) is a captivating addition to gardens. This hardy spring-flowering shrub puts on a spectacular floral display just as the landscape is shaking off winter’s chill. For gardens in USDA zones 5-7 Mediterranean pink heather … Read more
Stop Those Tiny Black Bugs from Ruining Your Beautiful Dahlias As a dahlia enthusiast, I know how disheartening it can be to nurture these stunning flowers all season only to have them ravaged by tiny black bugs Dahlias are truly one of the jewels of the summer garden with their showy, brightly colored blooms that … Read more
Hanging a beautiful Christmas wreath on your front door is one of the best ways to spread some instant holiday cheer. While you can always buy a pre-made wreath, decorating your own allows you to add personal touches and custom embellishments. If you’re looking for ways to make your wreath extra special this year, check … Read more