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Hypoestes phyllostachya, the polka dot plant, is often used in terrariums, but it can also be used in many other ways. It is also an excellent feature in both indoor and outdoor plantings. The eye-catching spotted foliage adds color and whimsy to the shady areas of the landscape. The most popular variety is the pink … Read more
A glistening pond filled with lush green lily pads and vibrant blooms is a charming addition to any garden. However, not all water lilies are right for small ponds. To enjoy success growing water lilies in petite ponds, focus your search on compact, dwarf varieties. What Makes a Pond “Small”? When selecting water lilies, the … Read more
These shrubs are renowned for their richly fragrant flowers. People love the ones that smell great and bloom in late winter or early spring, when not many other plants are brave enough to do so. There are many species, for sun or shade, so there are choices to suit most locations. Daphne is a gorgeous … Read more
When preparing soil for vegetable gardens, many gardeners utilize compost to add valuable organic matter and nutrients Mushroom compost is one type of compost that you may come across But do tomatoes like mushroom compost? The answer is yes – mushroom compost offers a number of benefits that make it an excellent addition to tomato … Read more
Of all the ornamental plants you can grow indoors, Alocasias are among my favorite. It might be because I live in Central Oregon, where winter lasts for six months out of the year, but these plants’ beautiful leaves always make my house feel like a tropical getaway. Alocasia is a genus of broad-leaved perennial flowering … Read more
Weeping cherry trees are prized for their graceful, cascading branches laden with showy pink or white blooms in spring. But sometimes these ornamental favorites fail to leaf out, creating bare, lifeless-looking plants. If your weeping cherry is not producing leaves, don’t give up on it yet. With some detective work and corrective care, you can … Read more
Having too many apples is a good thing, whether you want to take advantage of the low price of apples at the store, you got too many apples in a farm share, or you picked too many apples. To make it easier for you, I wanted to share some of my favorite apple-using tips and … Read more
A container doesn’t have to be a pricey ceramic pot that you saved for weeks! Take a look in your garage, basement, kitchen, and storage shed. Youre bound to find the perfect container that has room for soil and roots. Make sure it drains well. Many of our products can be grown in pots. Here … Read more
I wanted to plant some bushes in my lawn that have the look of bonsai trees. Im looking for the type of bush that has the really gnarly looking trunk and branches. I’m wondering if any of you know what kind of bush would look best for this. I have 2 Japanese maple trees now … Read more
Tropical plants have a special place in my heart. Even though it’s not hot, sticky, or sultry where I garden, that doesn’t stop me from buying a bougainvillea or some other tropical plant to use outside. The plants thrive in summer but have to be moved indoors in the cooler season. Dipladenia, a favorite, is … Read more