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Weigela shrubs are prized for their trumpet-shaped blooms that usher in springtime. But if your vibrant weigela comes out of winter looking drab and lifeless, it’s understandable to worry it didn’t survive the cold months. However, brown stems on weigela after winter are often just due to dieback, not death. This guide will walk you … Read more
This month you can plant a lot of annual and perennial flowers inside and outside to get beautiful displays of bright flowers. April is an ideal time to sow many flowers from seed. Growing flowers from seeds is a quick, easy, and cheap way to get plants that will add lots of color to your … Read more
Finding fungus gnats buzzing around your home can be annoying and confusing, especially if you don’t have any houseplants. Since these small black flies typically breed in the moist soil of potted plants, their presence is puzzling when you don’t grow any botanicals indoors. Luckily, there are ways to eliminate fungus gnats even if you … Read more
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Most nurseries sell native maple trees in one of three styles: container grown, balled and burlapped, or Each type of tree has its own advantages and disadvantages. When you plant trees that were grown in containers, the roots aren’t disturbed as much, which is an advantage. Native Maples can also be bought as bigger trees, … Read more
Crossword puzzles are a fun and engaging way to challenge your mind. But sometimes a tricky clue can leave you stumped. The crossword clue “wood sorrels” has likely perplexed many solvers. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning behind this clue and strategies for figuring it out. What Are Wood Sorrels? The first step to … Read more
With their cheery faces and towering height, sunflowers are a beloved warm-season annual. The black oilseed type offers the bonus of highly nutritious seeds that both humans and birds relish. Black oilseeds are a cinch to plant directly in the garden from seed. Follow this guide for tips on when to sow, ideal planting conditions, … Read more
Rose bushes are treasured additions to many gardens Who doesn’t love stopping to smell gorgeous, fragrant rose blooms? But after some years, your rose bush may outgrow its space or the blooms may dwindle You may wonder – can you split a rose bush to propagate new plants or reinvigorate growth? While dividing perennials like … Read more
We began offering carnivorous plants recently at the garden center! They are aptly named “little pot of horrors”. Theyve been flying off the shelves (well, table, actually) and I told my own children about them. My three elementary school-aged children were very interested in how Venus Flytraps and pitcher plants work and whether they really … Read more
There are times when you water your money tree and then see that the leaves are drooping after a few days. You think to yourself, “I must have given it too much water!” but how can you be sure? One problem the money tree has is that farmers are giving it too much water. Why … Read more