Robby With their graceful arching foliage and softly fuzzy plumes, ornamental grasses add texture and movement to gardens. Pennisetum is a popular genus including many fountain grass cultivars known for impressive vertical form. But just how tall do these eye-catching plants grow? Pennisetum offers a diverse range of sizes, from diminutive dwarfs to towering giants. Let’s … Read more
Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a gorgeous perennial plant that produces huge, colorful blooms up to 10 inches across. Growing hardy hibiscus from seed is an easy and rewarding way to add stunning tropical flair to your garden. Here’s a complete guide to successfully growing these beauties from seed. Why Grow Hardy Hibiscus Hardy hibiscus … Read more
Wait until late summer or early fall, when the Eastern Redbud seed pods are brown and fully grown, to get rid of them for good. Use pruning shears to cut the pods close to the branches, wearing gloves and safety goggles for protection. Collect the removed pods in a bucket or tarp to prevent self-seeding … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Bleeding heart is a classic shade plant with beautiful flowers that can be spread in a number of ways. One way to do it is to grow bleeding heart from seeds. It takes more time and patience, … Read more
Also receive the Almanac Daily newsletter including gardening tips, weather, astronomical events, and more. No content available. Subhead Peas are a delightfully sweet crunchy vegetable that can be grown in home gardens with ease. Their tender pods and peas burst with flavor when eaten fresh right off the vine. Many gardeners wonder, can you plant … Read more
With its stiff, spiky needles in icy shades of silver-blue the ‘Bakeri’ cultivar of Colorado spruce makes a spectacular focal point in yards and gardens. This small to mid-sized evergreen tree provides year-round color and texture along with the graceful pyramidal form typical of spruces. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for … Read more
One of the most famous oak trees in the world is the Willow Oak Tree, which is scientifically named Quercus phellos. 3 It’s a Beech Tree with medium growth rate, deciduous foliage, endurance, and long life spans. It grows in a way that looks like a willow, has small round acorns, and strong bark. This … Read more
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Crazy Daisy’ is a truly spectacular perennial that deserves a spot in every garden With its large, fluffy double blooms and twisted white petals, this plant provides unique beauty and visual interest In this article, we’ll explore why ‘Crazy Daisy’ has become so popular with gardeners. An Eye-Catching Hybrid ‘Crazy Daisy’ is … Read more
Italian cypress trees are a classic landscaping choice, adding a touch of Mediterranean elegance to any yard. With their tall, narrow shape and evergreen foliage, they make excellent accent or privacy trees. Most people are familiar with seeing them in their mature height of 40-60 feet. However, if you need a cypress tree that is … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tomatoes probably rank up there as the most popular plant grown in our vegetable gardens. Since most of us have grown tomatoes before, it’s not a surprise that they can make you sick. One of the more … Read more