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Cornflower, or Centaurea cyanus, is a hardy annual wildflower that grows quickly and blooms in the summer with lots of pretty, ruffled flowers on thin, wiry stems. It is not native to the UK, but it was brought there from the Mediterranean thousands of years ago, so it is now considered “naturalized.” It used to … Read more
Ferns are a widely varied group of plants. Their native habitats range from the tropics to the Arctic and from deserts to swamps. They can be rough or smooth, juicy or filmy, crown-forming or creeping, lime-loving or lime-intolerant, invasive weeds or almost impossible to grow. Ferns were one of the first plant groups to learn … Read more
If you want to grow a small vegetable garden but don’t have much room in your yard, container gardens are a great way to do it. This season, a container vegetable garden is a simple way to grow herbs, vegetables, and fruit that are easy to get to. When spring starts to show itself in … Read more
It’s easy to see why pleached trees have become the star of modern gardens. They are stately, precise, and look great with any style of architecture. In the past few years, garden designers have made more people aware of these formal trained trees. Now, anyone can think about adding height and grandeur to their garden … Read more
Putting up a roost box outside can help birds make it through the winter. These shelters for wild birds are warm and cozy places to go when it’s snowy and cold, and for smaller backyard birds, they can mean the difference between life and death. But what are roost boxes? How are they different from … Read more
We’re going to tell you everything you need to know to grow onions from seeds, including how to read the seed packets, pick the right variety for your area, and know when to move them to the garden. If you’ve wanted to learn how to grow onions from seed, you’re in the right place. I’m … Read more
Droughts are happening more often because of climate change, which is making the traditional lawn less useful. On drought-prone, free-draining soil, lawn grass turns brown when under stress. If these things are true, a creeping thyme lawn is a lovely, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly alternative to a grass lawn, as long as it works for your … Read more
Find out why your Red Prayer Plant has those annoying brown spots and help your leafy friend feel better. Prayer plants are treasured for their stunning patterned leaves that lift upward at night like hands folded in prayer. But these tropical beauties can suddenly develop pesky brown spots on their foliage, sending many plant parents … Read more
The key to keeping Fiddle Leaf Figs healthy and looking good is to find the right watering balance. Interestingly, two of the most common problems Fiddle owners have are either too much or too little watering. What’s more, telling which is which is a task in and of itself!. Since Fiddle Leaf Figs often lose … Read more
Cherry blossoms are one of the most iconic symbols of spring The gorgeous pink and white flowers bloom for just a fleeting period each year, capturing the ephemeral beauty of the changing seasons But did you know that those delicate blossoms can turn into tasty cherry fruits? Read on for a guide to sakura fruits … Read more