Robby Russian sage is a beautiful aromatic perennial that makes a great addition to many gardens. With its silvery-blue foliage and tall purple flower spikes, it adds color and texture to the landscape. If you’re looking for Russian sage plants for sale near you, there are several places you can check both online and in your … Read more
Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock’ Yellow Terracotta is a beautiful perennial plant that deserves a spot in any sunny garden With its vibrant yellow blooms and carefree nature, this yarrow adds cheer and color from late spring through fall I’m excited to share all the details about growing this fantastic perennial in your own yard. An … Read more
Get Creative: 12 Fun DIY Projects Using Versatile Bamboo Bamboo is an incredible natural material that has so many uses, both indoors and outdoors. It’s sustainable, durable, versatile, and beautiful. With just bamboo and a few basic tools, you can create all kinds of functional and decorative projects for your home and garden. In this … Read more
Hostas are beautiful foliage plants, but slugs love munching on their lush leaves. If you’ve dealt with holes in your hosta leaves, you know how frustrating slug damage can be. While there are chemical slug killers available, organic approaches are safer for pets, wildlife, and the environment. Read on to learn effective natural remedies for … Read more
What could be causing this? Several are affected, and so are some of the irises. I dont notice any insect damage. We had a lot of rain earlier, but that hasnt done anything to them before. I acknowledge that Houzz and its vendors use cookies to optimize your experience. For more information see our Privacy … Read more
Jade plants are incredibly popular houseplants known for their fleshy, green leaves and resilience However, even hardy jade plants can run into issues like curling leaves Curling leaves on a jade plant are often a sign that something is wrong with its care or environment. By identifying the cause and implementing the right solutions you … Read more
The bird of paradise flower is one of the most striking and unusual blooms in the plant kingdom. But did you know there are actually multiple bird of paradise species? One tropical variety called Strelitzia juncea bears elegant flowers on a much smaller scale than the iconic orange and blue bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae). … Read more
It’s never on purpose, but every once in a while, a cute succulent or ivy dies in my room and I don’t notice for weeks. Figuring out the cause of their demise is a sad process of elimination. Were they getting a little too much sun? Were they not getting enough water, or did I … Read more
After a long winter, the first signs of spring are always welcome One of the most uplifting sights is the emergence of cheery small blue spring bulb flowers Their cool hues create lovely contrast among the yellow and white blooms of early spring. In this article we’ll look at 25 outstanding blue bulbs to plant … Read more
Kirsten Brichler is an adjunct professor at Southwest Minnesota State University, and Douglas Pfeiffer is a professor of entomology at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Most people who have grown strawberries or vegetables in the Southeast have had their experiences with slugs. These pests damage low-growing vegetable tissue and can be difficult to control. Here … Read more