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If you love fruity flavored mints, berries and cream mint is a must-try variety for your herb garden. This compact, floriferous mint combines a sweet, berry-like taste with classic minty notes. As a beginning gardener, berries and cream mint is an easy-care herb that will thrive with just a bit of attention. Here’s everything you … Read more
Beets are a cold-weather crop that I look forward to growing in both spring and fall. Not only are beets a hearty root vegetable, but the tops are edible as well. They also grow quite fast, so you can enjoy beets before many other crops. If you want to grow beets in your garden, here’s … Read more
With their slender, columnar shape and airy, featherlike foliage, cypress trees add unique structure and texture to gardens large and small. They come in sizes perfect for plantings around the home and yard. Cypress trees also work well in formal and informal garden designs, complementing a wide variety of plants. In this article, we’ll cover … Read more
Zen garden posts are gaining steam on social media, and for good reason. Not only are they attractive, but they also provide a number of benefits to homeowners. Japanese gardens are known for their peaceful simplicity and natural beauty. Curated rock arrangements graceful maple trees tranquil water features, and meaningful ornaments come together to create … Read more
Nothing conveys an air of sophisticated elegance quite like large shrubs graced with abundant white blooms Their snowy flowers stand out beautifully against the backdrop of green foliage Large white-flowering shrubs make excellent focal points and provide lovely contrast among brighter colors. Read on for some of my top picks for big, bold shrubs that … Read more
Want to grow fresh lemons on your patio in the winter? With a few easy precautions, lemon trees can grow outside all year in cool northern climates. As a gardener living in a cold climate, you may be wondering if it’s possible to grow lemon trees outdoors year-round. While lemon trees thrive in warm climates, … Read more
Nandina has long been a mainstay in Southern landscapes, and for good reason. Nandina is a very flexible plant that grows well in both sunny and shady spots, in wet or dry soil, and in both modern and traditional garden designs. This tough plant needs little pampering and performs beautifully in our hottest and coldest … Read more
Spring in Holland is ideal with glorious sunshine and nice temperatures. Unfortunately, of course, sometimes it can be rainy. Many fun things to do can be found in Holland during the Tulip Festival, even if it rains. You can still enjoy the tulips. It is usually a lot quieter in Keukenhof Gardens and the tulip … Read more
Azaleas are iconic spring-blooming shrubs beloved for their colorful floral displays. However, these plants evolved in temperate regions and can suffer cold damage when frigid winter temperatures arrive unexpectedly. If you live in an area prone to sudden freezes, it’s important to understand azalea cold hardiness and how to protect them from freeze injury. Azaleas … Read more
With their graceful weeping foliage and peeling colorful bark, eucalyptus trees have an exotic, tropical allure. If you’ve been searching unsuccessfully for these stunning evergreens at local nurseries, have no fear – you can still find eucalyptus trees for sale conveniently near you. This guide will cover everything you need to know including An overview … Read more