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The strange, wavy flowers of sage plants are just as beautiful to look at as the sour leaves that taste great in pot roasts and stuffings. With their brightly colored blooms in shades of purple, red, pink and blue salvias add a pop of vibrant color wherever they are planted. While traditionally grown in garden … Read more
Daylilies are a gorgeous addition to any garden. Their colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in a wide range of colors including yellow, pink, red, purple, and orange. Once established, daylilies are also low maintenance perennials that come back year after year with very little care required. While daylilies are most commonly propagated by dividing existing plants, … Read more
It’s exciting to plant a fruit tree. You’re probably already looking forward to the first juicy, crispy bites of your very own homegrown apple. What stages should you expect your tree to go through and how long do you have to wait? Apple trees need time and work, but the fruit you get in return … Read more
Caladiums, which are leafy, lush, and exotic, will add a modern twist of tropical color to your style. These strange-looking plants, which have intricate veining, bright color bursts, or funky speckled markings, show that leaves can be just as interesting as flowers, and they’re a great alternative to traditional bedding displays. With their vibrantly patterned … Read more
Aloe vera is well-known for its soothing, healing properties. This succulent plant produces a gel that can be used to treat minor burns, skin irritations, and dry skin. With its eas of care and versatility, it’s no wonder aloe plants are so popular. But where exactly can you get your hands on one? This guide … Read more
Before you put chemicals into your pond to kill weeds or algae, read this! Chemical weed removal is not the only way to get rid of pond weeds. We tell people not to put chemicals in ponds, rivers, lakes, and other small bodies of water because they hurt the quality of the water and make … Read more
Birch trees are loved for their graceful foliage and attractive bark characteristics. You can pick the type of tree that looks best in your yard because they come in many species and varieties. Nonetheless, you need to take the necessary measures to keep them healthy. Besides selecting the right site, watering, mulching, and fertilizing, you … Read more
Rhododendrons are popular broadleaf evergreen shrubs that add year-round structure and interest to gardens with their large, lush leaves and abundant spring blooms. However, rhododendrons can suffer foliar damage during harsh winters, leaving them with unsightly brown leaves that make them appear dead. So how do you determine if a rhododendron is truly dead or … Read more
People who live in the north may want to start their peanut seeds indoors to get an early start on the season. Put the peanut seeds for sale 1″ deep in big peat pots and keep them at 70 degrees F until they sprout. Move them when the soil temperature reaches 60 to 70 degrees … Read more
Many of us gardeners in the Pacific Northwest are used to having a lot of gray and stormy days in the winter. But don’t worry—I have a cure for gray winter days that we can all use: plants with yellow and gold evergreen leaves Plants with leaves in light-reflecting colors will bounce light into the … Read more