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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
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