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As an apple tree owner noticing holes chewed into your tree’s leaves can be concerning. However, there are several common culprits behind the damage, and solutions to protect your tree. In this comprehensive guide we’ll cover the likely causes of holes in apple leaves and provide tips to resolve the issue. Common Causes of Holes … Read more
The peace lily’s shiny, spear-shaped, dark green leaves and beautiful white flowers are to die for, right? But there’s one more thing that makes it a great plant for plant lovers: it’s very easy to take care of. Even though it’s not picky, this houseplant from the tropical areas of the Americas and Southeast Asia … Read more
Its tricky to know when to harvest garlic (Allium sativum). If you pick the bulbs too early, the cloves will be small and not store well. If you leave them in the ground for too long, the cloves will burst out of their skins, making them more likely to get sick and reducing their storage … Read more
Ready to learn more about the interesting relationship between snake plants and coffee grounds? Keep reading to find out if coffee grounds really do help snake plants grow. Jump in, and let’s get started!. As a houseplant enthusiast and proud snake plant owner, I’m always looking for ways to keep my plants happy and healthy. … Read more
Cornflower, or Centaurea cyanus, is a hardy annual wildflower that grows quickly and blooms in the summer with lots of pretty, ruffled flowers on thin, wiry stems. It is not native to the UK, but it was brought there from the Mediterranean thousands of years ago, so it is now considered “naturalized.” It used to … Read more
Ferns are a widely varied group of plants. Their native habitats range from the tropics to the Arctic and from deserts to swamps. They can be rough or smooth, juicy or filmy, crown-forming or creeping, lime-loving or lime-intolerant, invasive weeds or almost impossible to grow. Ferns were one of the first plant groups to learn … Read more
If you want to grow a small vegetable garden but don’t have much room in your yard, container gardens are a great way to do it. This season, a container vegetable garden is a simple way to grow herbs, vegetables, and fruit that are easy to get to. When spring starts to show itself in … Read more
It’s easy to see why pleached trees have become the star of modern gardens. They are stately, precise, and look great with any style of architecture. In the past few years, garden designers have made more people aware of these formal trained trees. Now, anyone can think about adding height and grandeur to their garden … Read more
Putting up a roost box outside can help birds make it through the winter. These shelters for wild birds are warm and cozy places to go when it’s snowy and cold, and for smaller backyard birds, they can mean the difference between life and death. But what are roost boxes? How are they different from … Read more
We’re going to tell you everything you need to know to grow onions from seeds, including how to read the seed packets, pick the right variety for your area, and know when to move them to the garden. If you’ve wanted to learn how to grow onions from seed, you’re in the right place. I’m … Read more