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Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins. Find out which plants grow best next to pumpkins and which ones you should avoid. Find out what you should plant next to a pumpkin and what you shouldn’t. Find out if pumpkins will choke out other plants. Whether you have grown pumpkins before or this is … Read more
As temperatures drop in fall, a common concern for home gardeners is whether their unharvested butternut squash can survive frost. While butternut squash vines are quite sensitive to frost, the fruit itself is surprisingly hardy when it comes to cold temperatures. With some simple protective measures, you can increase the odds of your beloved butternut … Read more
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