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With their huge, violin-shaped leaves and towering heights fiddle leaf fig trees are transforming homes across the world. These statement-making plants are insta-worthy favorites among plant parents. But caring for a fiddle leaf fig isn’t always easy, especially for beginners. Read on for a complete care guide to growing a happy and healthy ficus lyrata. … Read more
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) usually has tiny blood-red, petal-free flowers. Blooms form narrowly, drooping tassel-like, terminal panicles throughout the growing season. This plant, which is also known as a tassel flower, blooms in the middle to late summer and can have purple or gold flowers on strands that hang 12 to 24 inches long. Love-lies-bleeding has … Read more
As an avid dahlia grower, I’m often asked, “What kind of soil do dahlias like best?” It’s a great question! Dahlia tubers thrive when planted in the right type of soil. Providing your dahlias with proper growing conditions gives them the best chance to grow into strong, healthy plants that produce masses of gorgeous blooms. … Read more
Cabbage is in the Brassicaceae family, and growing it in a home garden can be hard for a number of reasons, such as not making heads. If you are new to growing this cruciferous vegetable, why not see our guide to growing cauliflower here. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If … Read more
One of the most popular tropical houseplants is the money tree, or Pachira aquatica. It has beautiful palm-shaped leaves and doesn’t need much care. The tree has positive associations with Feng Shui as its believed to bring good fortune and wealth. If there is a problem, though, this hardy indoor plant’s leaves may turn yellow, … Read more
One of the delights of spring is seeing apricot trees erupt in beautiful white or pink blossoms before forming sweet, tangy fruits. But apricot bloom times can vary depending on climate, variety, and seasonal conditions. Read on to learn when you can expect apricot trees to flower based on your location. Typical Apricot Bloom Period … Read more
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video If you’ve grown bee balm you probably know about powdery mildew. This fungal disease produces a powdery white film on the leaves. This prevents sunlight from reaching the leaves that can eventually yellow and brown. Fortunately, you … Read more
As a hobby gardener who loves to cook, I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate edibles into my backyard. This year, I’ve decided to try growing shallots for the first time by planting them in the fall. Known for their mild, sweet onion flavor, shallots are a tasty addition to many recipes. In this … Read more
Bloomaker Tulips are available in the U.S. in various grocery stores and retailers (find ones near you here) We know you want to regrow your tulips and keep your Bloomaker bulbs healthy all year long. Here are our instructions for regrowing your tulips in two different ways: in soil and hydroponically. Tulips are a classic … Read more
Finding a hoard of aphids attacking the leaves and blooms of your prized iris plants is certainly dismaying These sap-sucking insects can quickly damage and deform iris foliage and flowers when infestations get out of control Luckily, there are several effective organic and chemical treatment options for banishing aphids from iris for good. With the … Read more