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Campanulas are a diverse group of plants, including small, creeping species and towering perennials. All have beautiful, usually blue, flowers and most are attractive to pollinators. Campanulas are part of the Campanulaceae family, which also includes lobelias, isotomas and platycodon. Many of them can handle some shade, which makes them good for dark spots or … Read more
The La Roma tomato is one of the most popular paste tomato varieties grown in home gardens. With its oblong shape and meaty flesh with few seeds, it’s ideal for making tomato sauce, salsa, and other cooked tomato products. But one thing that confuses many gardeners is whether La Roma is a determinate or indeterminate … Read more
Plains coreopsis, with its bright golden blooms accented with deep red centers, is a beloved wildflower across much of North America. This cheerful plant has graced meadows and prairies for centuries, adding a pop of color and attracting pollinators wherever it grows. But a key question about plains coreopsis has long puzzled gardeners – is … Read more
How many years will you have to wait before you can eat figs from a tree you planted this year? This question can be hard to answer, just like the one about how hardy fig trees are in cold climates. We’ll do our best, though, and share what we know about some types that grow … Read more
Nigella (Nigella damascena) is often called “love-in-a-mist” because of the way its ferny, fennel-like leaves form a mist around the flowers. Once you see N. damascena in bloom, you will always recognize it by its unique swirl of airy bracts and delicate foliage. The foliage of N. damascena plant is ferny, the flowers are fluffy, … Read more
The creeping jenny is a great plant to add to your garden or home collection if you want something low-maintenance that looks great. This vibrant plant is known for its bright yellow color and trailing growth habit. Creeping jenny, also known as Lysimachia nummularia, is a low-growing, creeping plant that is perfect for ground cover. … Read more
With its graceful, bamboo-like foliage and showy red berries heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) is a popular shrub in many landscapes. However, without proper pruning and trimming heavenly bamboo can soon turn into a leggy, unattractive mess. Follow this guide to learn the right way to trim your heavenly bamboo for the best shape, fullness, and … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. These help support this website. You are going to love these things to do with rose petals so they don’t go to waste! Rose blooms are so beautiful, but they only last a day or two on your plant. If you cut them off and bring them inside, they … Read more
Q: I have a question I am hoping you can help me with. We have four very large blue spruce in our front yard. The bottom branches have had a lot of bare spots and dead needles for the past few years. We would prefer not having to remove those branches, but it would appear … Read more
A question that thousands of gardeners ask every year is: “Why is my jasmine drying out and losing leaves?” Jasmine is a tropical plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm weather. The plant usually loses leaves because of something in its environment. Jasmine leaves dropping off can be caused by too much … Read more