Robby

When should I plant apple trees? For bare root trees, the short answer is early spring. The longer answer is that it depends on where you live, the weather, and whether the tree is bare root or in a pot. Fall is one of the best times of the year to plant apple trees The … Read more

Camellias are beloved shrubs that provide months of beautiful blooms during the fall, winter, and early spring when little else is flowering in the garden. With proper selection and planting, you can enjoy camellia flowers in your garden for 5 months or more. An Overview of Camellia Blooming Seasons Camellias are generally divided into two … Read more

Roses seem to suffer from more than their fair share of problems. It’s likely partly because this popular plant is grown so widely, and often in formal rose gardens or borders, where any problems are easy to spot. That said, some of the older cultivars in particular can be very prone to foliar diseases. Growing … Read more

Have you ever stumbled upon a strange bush with apple-like fruit in your yard or garden and wondered what it could be? You’re not alone! Many gardeners have discovered these odd plants with fruit resembling small green apples but no stem and thorns on the branches. Determining the identity of this mystery bush can be … Read more

The coffee tree, Polyscia guilfoylei, is an attractive species that makes an excellent potted indoor plant. Keep in mind that it has nothing to do with the plants like Coffea arabica that are used to make coffee beans. The plant blooms in the spring with tiny white flowers and berries, though indoor plants rarely flower. … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Dahlias are very pretty and easy to care for plants that bloom in clusters from early summer to late fall. However, finding dahlia insect pests on your prized plants is a frustrating and disappointing experience. Read on … Read more

People in the UK like to keep Chinese money plants as houseplants because they are easy to care for and grow. But there are some things that can go wrong when you grow these plants, and brown or yellow leaves on your plant are often a sign that something is wrong. These days, leaves turn … Read more

I have a confession to make. I’ve been procrastinating on working on my very small front garden for the past three summers. That’s strange for me because, when it comes to gardening, procrastination is not my default mode. Not at all, as you can see from my portfolio of garden projects on this website alone … Read more

Demystifying Yellow Leaves on Poinsettias: Causes and Solutions for This Frustrating Foliage Problem Nothing dampens holiday cheer like a poinsettia with sickly yellowed leaves. These prized plants are supposed to dazzle with lush green foliage and colorful red pink, or white bracts. So why do poinsettia leaves turn an unbecoming yellow? This frustrating foliage problem … Read more

A new, excited gardener wrote to me about goutweed, also known as ground elder or bishop’s weed, which is a tough customer. I had goutweed growing under cedars and along my fenceline about 20 years ago, in Maple Ridge. It likes to be in shady places, and some ornamental types are really pretty. The leaves … Read more