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Okra is a warm-season crop. Okra grows best when average temperatures are between 70° and 85°F (21-29°C). Plant okra seedlings in the garden 3 to 4 weeks after the last frost in spring. Start okra seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before setting out plants. Plant okra directly in the garden when the soil is … Read more
Learn the benefits of both options so you can choose when to cut back this hardy perennial Russian sage is a great perennial plant that is loved by bees and other insects. Russian sage is a great shrub that can handle drought. In late summer and early fall, it has a lot of purple stems … Read more
While squirrels may look like cute little animals with fluffy tails, their destructive feeding habits and digging can damage your home’s landscaping. In spite of their non-threatening demeanor, squirrels eating fruit tree buds limit production and stunt new growth. They dig up bulbs and eat tender new plants. In the worst cases, the rodents can … Read more
With its carpet of white blooms and felted silver foliage snow in the summer (Cerastium tomentosum) brings unique texture and charm to the garden. This hardy perennial performs especially well in coastal gardens, rock gardens, and other sites with cool summers. Let’s take a deeper look at how to grow and care for snow in … Read more
If you’re looking to add something new and exciting to your edible garden, cucamelons deserve your consideration. These grape-sized fruits offer a fresh burst of flavor and texture that will have you hooked after just one taste. But where can you buy cucamelon plants to start growing this unique crop at home? With their delicate … Read more
If you have roses in your garden, you may be wondering how to prune them now that gardening season is coming up. Regular pruning creates a healthy plant, promotes new growth, gets rid of old, dead wood, shapes the plant, and lowers the risk of fungal disease by letting air flow through the rose plant. … Read more
Cornhole is a game of inches. It tests your accuracy, touch, and precision. It only takes a tiny bit of an inch to change the taste of victory from bitter to sweet. In a game of inches, every inch counts. That’s why it’s important to set up the game correctly, use the right boards and … Read more
Gladiolus has beautiful, tall, spiked flowers in the summer. It’s hard to believe that “glads” are so easy to grow. Glads don’t need a lot of care, but it’s still important to know when and how to cut back gladiolus leaves. Read on for simple tips on pruning back gladiolus. With their majestic spires of … Read more
Starting plants from seed can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor for gardeners. Nurturing tiny seeds into vigorous seedlings ready for transplanting is part of the joy of gardening Using plastic humidity domes or plastic wrap over seed trays helps create an ideal microclimate for germination. But when is the right time to remove these … Read more
Hostas are some of the most popular perennials for shady gardens, thanks to their wide variety of foliage colors, textures, and sizes. But while hostas are grown primarily for their leaves, many varieties also produce beautiful blooms on tall flower scapes in summer. If you want to add some punchy color to your hosta collection, … Read more