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With their sculptural shapes and spiky, evergreen foliage, yucca plants provide unique texture and visual interest whether grown indoors or outdoors But watering these drought-tolerant plants can be tricky How often should you water a yucca plant for good growth? Let’s examine their water needs and techniques for keeping them hydrated just right. The Basics: … Read more
With their rose-like blooms in shades of red, pink, yellow, and white, ranunculus offer charm to spring gardens. But are these beauties annuals or perennials? The answer depends on where you garden and how you grow them. The Perennial Nature of Ranunculus Ranunculus are perennials by nature In their native climates like the Mediterranean, they … Read more
Sunflowers are easy to grow, classic flowers that bloom in early summer to late autumn. Once planted, they take around 80 to 120 days to fully bloom. With over 70 varieties, there are annuals and perennials in the mix. You’ll need to get rid of the annuals when they’re done blooming, but most sunflowers are … Read more
Want to know how to wash dark leafy greens? This two-step process will get rid of all the dirt, bugs, and other bugs that might be on your kale, chard, and other dark leafy greens. ???? ???? If you buy organic, this is especially important, as bugs love their veggies, too!. Kale is one of … Read more
Sign up for our daily newsletter to get gardening tips and advice. No content available. Subhead Onions are a versatile vegetable that add tons of flavor to foods. If you live in Ohio you can successfully grow onions in your own garden with proper planning and care. Follow this complete guide for tips on selecting … Read more
Irises can be kept healthy and full of flowers by dividing clumps before they get congested. This is also a good way to increase stocks of plants. Rhizomes are creeping swollen root-like structures that are actually adapted stems. Roots, stems with leaves and flowers are produced along its length. See plants such as Anemone nemorosa, … Read more
With their velvety, silver-grey foliage, lamb’s ears are a must-have perennial for many gardens. This soft, fuzzy plant has intriguing texture and forms, as well as practical uses. Lamb’s ears thrive in a wide range of climates and soils, making them a versatile choice for different regions. Their low maintenance yet showy nature explains their … Read more
Ranunculus are one of the most beloved flowers for florists and gardeners alike Their ruffled, rose-like blooms add incredible texture and charm to any bouquet or arrangement Though ranunculus come in a stunning range of colors, not all varieties are created equal when it comes to cutting and arranging. Through trial and error on my … Read more
Good soil prep is the key to successful gardening. Learn how to prepare a flower bed for planting. Some things we all heard a million times as kids were things like “Make your bed.” As gardeners though, this simple phrase has a different meaning. “Make your bed” is all about preparing the soil for planting. … Read more
When autumn arrives, golden yellow tree leaves provide a bright pop of color against the darker reds, oranges, and browns. While large shade trees like maples and oaks are renowned for their fall foliage, small ornamental trees offer big impact in compact packages. Their relatively petite size – often maxing out below 25 feet tall … Read more