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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
You bought potatoes at the store a while ago and forgot about them until you found them sprouting in the back of your pantry. What should you do? Throw them out? No way! They’re still good! You can plant those sprouted potatoes to grow new potatoes, and I’ll show you how. It’s a common scenario … Read more
As soon as they are out of storage and in warmer weather, the shoots will bud and begin to grow. This sprouting is natural, however a number of steps can be taken to slow down the process: Usually, tubers will be delivered firm and dormant, but sometimes you may see some weak, white roots of … Read more
Sunflowers are iconic symbols of summer, prized for their cheery yellow blooms But did you know these happy flowers have a little-known dark side? Sunflowers can actually release toxic compounds that inhibit the growth of certain other plants growing nearby This allelopathic effect of sunflowers can catch gardeners by surprise if they aren’t aware of … Read more
Can you grow cauliflower in a container? Cauliflower is a large vegetable, but the roots are surprising shallow. You can grow this tasty, healthy, cool-season vegetable if you have a pot that is big enough to hold the plant. Read on to learn about container gardening with cauliflower. Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable that can … Read more
Peonies are perennials that come back every year blooming from spring to summer. They are long-lived investments, not to be dealt with haphazardly. Peonies can live over 100 years and still look great! Here are some things you need to keep in mind if you want to grow beautiful peonies. With their sumptuous, fluffy blooms … Read more
Cleome plants, also known as spider flowers, are absolutely gorgeous annuals that can add a huge burst of color to gardens, flower beds, and patio containers. With large, vibrant blooms available in shades of pink, purple, white, and bi-colors, it’s no wonder these plants have become so popular. The good news is cleome plants are … Read more