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Red shoots on roses can be a sign of healthy new growth, but they can also indicate disease. Understanding the difference between normal red growth and diseased shoots is important for properly caring for roses. Normal Red Growth Many rose varieties produce red or reddish shoots as part of their natural growth cycle. This coloration … Read more
Fast Growing Summer annual with extensive root system, breaks up compaction. Attractive flowers for pollinators. Creates extensive biomass. Produces black. Fast Growing Summer annual with extensive root system, breaks up compaction. Attractive flowers for pollinators. Creates extensive biomass. Produces black oil seeds that are meatier and have a higher oil content than other sunflower seeds. … Read more
Sunflowers are a classic warm-weather annual flower. As the seasons change from summer to fall, it’s time to decide what to do with sunflower stalks. Some gardeners simply pull up spent plants, while others choose to cut them down. So which is better – cutting or removing sunflowers completely in fall? Here’s what you need … Read more
Red trumpet flowers are eye-catching displays of miniature trumpets on a vine. The enticing trumpet shape attracts animals with long thin beaks such as hummingbirds. They like to use their beaks to draw nectar out of the elongated flower. The flowers of these plants come in a range of bright red shades, from deep red … Read more
John Innes No2 compost is a popular potting mix used by gardeners to grow healthy, thriving plants In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at what makes John Innes No.2 different and how to use it for the best results. What is John Innes No.2 Compost? John Innes No.2 is a loam-based potting compost … Read more
As any gardener knows, plants can be expensive to purchase. Starting plants from seeds can take a long time. That’s why learning techniques for plant propagation is a valuable skill for multiplying your garden’s bounty. Propagation allows you to turn one plant into many new plants quickly, easily, and for free. In this guide we’ll … Read more
With their showy trusses of colorful blooms, rhododendrons are a staple of spring gardens. But their flowering season can vary quite a bit between varieties. Some rhododendrons put on a display for just a few weeks, while others bloom for several months. So how long do rhododendrons bloom? Let’s take a look at what impacts … Read more
With their vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and red, clivias make excellent houseplants. Native to South Africa, these exotic beauties can transform your indoor space into a lush tropical oasis when grown in pots. In this comprehensive guide I’ll share tips to help you succeed in growing clivias as container plants, from … Read more
So you have indoor succulents and you’ve seen your first gnats flying around your babies. You’re lucky that you haven’t had this problem yet! Succulent gnats aren’t the worst or most dangerous bugs that can be on your succulents—look up mealybugs and pray you don’t get them! Finding gnats on your succulents is, at the … Read more
The Edith Bogue Magnolia is a spectacular flowering tree admired for its incredibly large, fragrant white blooms and handsome evergreen foliage. This magnificent magnolia is considered one of the hardiest cultivars making it an excellent choice even for cooler climates. When it comes to growth rate the Edith Bogue grows at a moderate pace under … Read more