Robby Discover the best living wall plants and options you can choose from to build your outdoor living wall. There are two types of green walls: those that are simple, like climbers, wall shrubs, or trained fruit, and those that are more complicated, like engineered systems that use hydroponic mats and automated irrigation systems. On a … Read more
Trumpet vine, also known as trumpet creeper, produces clusters of trumped-shaped, orange flowers that are beloved by pollinators. These vines prefer mild climates, grow in most soil types, and thrive in full sunlight. In fact, trumpet vine is an aggressive spreader that should be grown with caution. The red trumpet vine, with its clusters of … Read more
Daffodil (Narcissus spp. Although bulbs can handle cold weather and can survive winters in the ground, there are times when you may want to take them out of the ground and store them until it’s time to plant them again. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one … Read more
As a long-time avid gardener, I take pride in being able to identify most ornamental plants on sight. But weeds are another matter. Identifying the usual cast of weedy characters, like chickweed, henbit, and crabgrass, is no problem. As for more exotic or less common weed species, I confess my knowledge is somewhat limited. That … Read more
What is this crazy plant? It looks like a cross between a squash and a catalpa, and the leaves feel sticky. Indianapolis area. With their large, lobed leaves and sprawling vines, squash plants have a signature look. But various weeds and wild plants can mimic squash, especially when young and small. This makes identification tricky … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Productive, prolific and easy to grow, morning glory vines (Ipomoea spp. ) are the most popular of the annual climbing vines. Some species can reach lengths of up to 15 feet (4. 5 m. ), twining themselves … Read more
It is important to know what can affect your fiddle leaf fig. Learn more about seasonal changes that can hurt your fiddle leaf fig. This time of year, the seasons are changing in most places. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you’re well into autumn. If you’re in the southern hemisphere, you’re enjoying spring and … Read more
It’s easy and fun to divide and move agave plants and other plants that make clone offshoots, or “pups.” With a little work and patience, you can make your gardening budget go further by including them in your garden design. If you don’t have any more room, they also make great gifts! We’re not talking … Read more
Bare root plants are perennial plants that are dug up and stored while they are dormant, or in the resting phase of their life cycle, when they are still alive but not growing. They’re stored without soil, therefore, leaving the roots exposed or bare. There are clear benefits to storing shrubs and trees in this … Read more
Are you seeing little green bugs on your petunias (Petunia x hybrida, USDA zones 10–11)? This easy-to-take-care-of plant usually doesn’t get pests, but sometimes it does. The bugs are called aphids. You can get petunias as bushy plants or trailing plants, and they bloom nonstop with bright, often fragrant flowers that last for a long … Read more