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Grown for its spicy, pungent leaves, oregano is a sun-loving Mediterranean herb. Easy to grow, compact and drought tolerant, it thrives in pots or in the ground. It’s widely used in Italian and Greek cuisine, especially when dried. A low clump of small, fragrant leaves makes up oregano. In the summer, it sends up pretty … Read more
Summers that are long, hot, and dry are best for olive trees. Winters that are cool and not too dry are also good. They are native to Mediterranean climates. They like a sharply drained calcareous or limey soil, and can tolerate salty, coastal locations. Many types of olive trees need to be cross-pollinated, which means … Read more
The Hypoestes phyllostachya is a member of the Acanthaceae family. It’s sometimes called the “Polka Dot Plant” because its leaves have a pattern that makes them look like they’re full of dots. This plant comes from places like South Africa, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia, where it does well in tropical rainforests. In its natural environment, … Read more
Jasmine is a beloved flower known for its intoxicating fragrance and delicate beauty. These vines and shrubs produce elegant blooms in a variety of colors While white jasmine flowers are the most iconic, many people don’t realize there is a rainbow of jasmine flower colors to explore. In this article, we will examine the different … Read more
I’ve been using evergreens in container gardens since the very beginning. The approach is practical, saves money over time, and offers multiple seasons of enjoyment. I can’t imagine a DIY-er or client who wouldn’t LOVE getting these benefits from their container gardens. Miniature evergreen trees are darling additions to container gardens. Their compact size makes … Read more
There will almost certainly be at least one type of tulip in a spring garden. After all, tulips are the most common sign of spring. People often wonder if tulips will grow more than one plant, even though they are easy to grow. The daffodil is another beautiful spring flower that does this. Most people … Read more
Sunflowers are known for their bright, cheerful faces and tall stalks. But those vibrant blooms can quickly turn into a disappointment when black dots appear on the leaves. These unsightly spots indicate your sunflower is under duress While the dots may seem purely cosmetic at first, they can hinder your plant’s ability to photosynthesize and … Read more
In the spring, many of us buy those tried-and-true annuals that provide floral interest all summer long. Think geraniums, violets, marigolds, and of course, petunias. A trip to the nursery in the spring would not be complete without a hanging basket or three full of bright flowers. When we take those hanging baskets down and … Read more
Seed Savers Exchange is offering seven varieties of garlic for sale this year. Garlic orders open on July 1, 2024!. Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. I use it in everything from pasta sauce to stir-fries. But garlic can be expensive to buy at the grocery store, especially if you use … Read more
Every year around the middle of summer, my ornamental grasses fall over and look bad instead of standing straight up like other people’s do. Is there anything I can do to keep them from flopping?. A: Some grasses are taller and denser and just more prone to flopping over like that than others. Maidenhair grass … Read more