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Flamingo willow (Salix integra Flamingo) is a very fast-growing deciduous broad-leaf shrub. Flamingo has nice-looking stems and leaves. In the spring, the leaves are a mix of white, green, and pink spots, but in the summer, they are only white and green. The red branches offer good winter color, similar to those on red-twig dogwood. … Read more
The mimosa tree, sometimes called the silk tree, is loved for its airy, fern-like foliage and fluffy pink blossoms that emerge in summer. It adds visual interest and a tropical flair to landscapes with its unique feathery leaves and flowers. But mimosa trees are notoriously finicky and prone to decline. If your mimosa tree starts … Read more
Daylilies are a popular perennial flower that add vibrant color and texture to gardens. Their trumpet-shaped blooms come in a rainbow of colors and patterns, blooming from early summer well into fall. Daylilies are easy to grow, extremely hardy, and multiply quickly to form impressive clumps. They make excellent border plants, groundcovers, or specimens in … Read more
The Sparkling Sarah Chinese Evergreen is a gorgeous variegated cultivar of the classic Aglaonema houseplant With its deep green leaves elegantly splashed with shades of pink, cream and white, this easy-care plant lights up any indoor space Here is everything you need to know about growing the Sparkling Sarah Chinese Evergreen plant successfully indoors. Overview … Read more
All that’s necessary to propagate prickly pear cactus is a donor plant. The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is beautiful and incredibly easy to propagate from a cutting. When I first moved to Arizona, one of the first plants I purchased was a prickly pear. I was unaware that a prickly pear cactus produced fruit at … Read more
Oak trees are prized for their stately appearance and valued for providing shade, but sometimes pesky weeds that mimic oak leaves can popup in your landscape. These imposters can quickly take over flower beds and gardens if not properly identified and controlled. Learning to distinguish lookalike weeds from real oak leaves is an important skill … Read more
When I began gardening in 2013, growing blueberries topped my list of garden priorities. Even though blueberries are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat, nothing beats the taste of the ones you grow yourself. And if you’re trying to save money, growing your own blueberries will save you a lot of money over … Read more
Lettuce grows best in cool weather, so most home gardens plant it in early spring, pick it in late spring to early summer, and then throw it away in favor of other vegetables in the middle of summer. As the days get cooler in the fall, some gardeners might plant a second crop of lettuce. … Read more
A low mound of ferny leaves that are medium green and have a strong white edge around each leaflet. In cool spring weather, the edges turn pink. Clusters of lightly fragrant violet-blue flowers. Among avid gardeners, Jacob’s ladder ‘Stairway to Heaven’ has reached legendary status for its striking variegated foliage and reliable performance This Polemonium … Read more
Roses are a favorite flowering plant of gardeners all over the world. Roses come in more than 150 different species, but they all have the same soft, heartfelt look. You could add rose bushes to your garden, but maybe you want something a little different. Beginner gardeners might find it hard to keep up with … Read more