Robby If you don’t have a garden outside your igloo, your lettuce crop will probably be over by late June, or maybe even earlier. As the weather gets warmer in the summer, these cool-weather plants are often the first in my garden to send up flower stalks. I’ve always thought it was unfair that Mother Nature … Read more
Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub. It grows fast and can be used in many different ways in the landscape. The species plant has dark green leaves and lots of white flowers, but cultivars offer a huge range of colors. You can find loropetalum with foliage and flowers in eye-popping shades. … Read more
With their towering stems and sunny yellow flower heads, sunflowers are a quintessential warm-weather plant. Their height and fast growth make them eye-catching additions to any garden. However, proper watering is crucial to ensure your sunflowers reach their full potential. Learning how much and how often to water sunflower plants will give them the moisture … Read more
A lot of fiddle leaf fig owners find it very scary when they see that their beloved tree has lost a leaf or, gasp, several leaves. Take a deep breath before you start to worry and water, repot, buy grow lights, put your plant outside, or look for bugs. The good news is that fiddle … Read more
This lacey white perennial is popular for a good reason: it’s strong enough to handle heavy rain but light enough to give your yard a delicate look. It’s an easygoing plant that soaks up full sun and attracts plenty of butterflies from summer to fall. Why we love it: Shasta daisies look good in almost … Read more
Walter Moores grows and hybridizes irises at his Moores’ Enid Lake Iris Gardens near Enid, Mississippi. Some of the iris plants he has introduced are LEMON CHESS ’96, which won two Exhibition Certificates (1994 and 1995) and an Honorable Mention in 1998. The dramatically colored ASCII ART is a recently registered hybridization of Walter Moores … Read more
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. It is the gaseous state of water. The more water evaporates in the air, the higher humidity. For some plants, high humidity is a death sentence. If you like succulents and want to put some in your bathroom but aren’t sure if they’ll make it, … Read more
Succulent terrariums are a fun and creative way to display beautiful succulents in your home or office. These mini indoor gardens are easy to assemble and care for, providing a slice of nature in your living space. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to create your own stunning succulent … Read more
Black Lace® elderberry is the trademarked commercial form of a single black elderberry cultivar, Sambucus nigra Eva. It is often used as an ornamental shrub in landscaping, but if you want to eat the berries, it’s not the best choice. These plants are very pretty, and their namesake leaves are just that—lacey (deeply lobed) and … Read more
One of summer’s finest fruits is the pear. These pomes are one of the few fruits that are best when picked under-ripe. Pear tree harvest times will vary according to the variety. The early varieties are ready up to a month sooner than late-blooming types. It is better to pick them when they are still … Read more