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When I saw an article on getting rid of wasps without poisoning them, I was elated. Every spring, Mason bees come to our house. This year, they started coming to their nest(s) in May, and wasps came with them. As this is in an area we use daily, we were not happy about the wasps. … Read more
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular garden shrubs because they have beautiful flowers that bloom for a long time and are easy to care for. Panicle hydrangeas have flower heads that look like cones and are white or lime green. They bloom for weeks in the summer and fall. Flowers shift to hues of … Read more
With its delicate pink flowers and finely dissected leaves, herb Robert may seem an innocuous wildflower. Yet this common wayside plant has a rather ominous folk name – “death come quickly.” Where did this grim moniker originate and what’s the story behind associating herb Robert with imminent doom? Let’s explore the ancient folk beliefs that … Read more
Features of the Bleeding Heart Plant: Bleeding hearts are a great way to add color and texture to woodland or shady areas. All species have incredibly attractive, deeply cut foliage with charming pink heart-shaped flowers in the spring. There are different sizes, and over the years, hybrids have been created to increase the number of … Read more
A lot of people use Spanish moss for crafts, flower arrangements, and decorations. It’s easy to get and use, but there is one thing you should know. Few people know that the plant is actually not moss, but a bromeliad. Fresh Spanish moss can harbor red bugs and red bug bites can cause severe itching … Read more
Nothing beats the sweet, juicy flavor of homegrown strawberries fresh from the garden But those succulent berries unfortunately attract more than just your appetite Sneaky squirrels are infamous for helping themselves to strawberries just before harvest time. If you’re tired of having your crop pilfered, it’s time to outsmart those furry thieves. Read on to … Read more
PLANT HEIGHT: 4 – 5 in cooler climates / Up to 10 in frost free areas Check out our Hardy Hibiscus, Hardy Begonia, Hardy Verbena, Hardy Orange, and Hardy Hibiscus if you like the look of tropical plants but live in a cool place. * FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ADDITIONAL SEEDS! PAY ONE FLAT SHIPPING … Read more
Umbels can be purchased in our Online Garlic Store. Select them from the cultivars product page drop-down menu. Each product page provides information about how many bulbils are, on average, contained within each umbel. We allow a good number of umbels to grow to maturity for each cultivar. But if you know ahead of time … Read more
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) was initially considered to belong to its own species. Later, it was found that the plant was a cross between spearmint (Mentha spicata) and watermint (Mentha aquatica). This amazingly aromatic herb is one of the oldest herbs used for ritual, culinary, and medicinal purposes. Today it is used for aesthetics, being … Read more
Controlling humidity is crucial for providing your reptile or amphibian with a healthy habitat. But what if the moisture levels are too high? Here are the top tips and techniques for lowering humidity in a terrarium when needed. Why Lowering Humidity May Be Necessary For tropical species like dart frogs and crested geckos, high humidity … Read more