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You can water a garden very well without a hosepipe. Practice now and you’ll be well prepared for a hosepipe ban. I wince at seeing the way many gardeners overuse their hosepipes. Sprinklers spray a wasteful curve and even spray guns encourage overuse of our precious water resources. A can is a great way to … Read more
I have a large container on my patio with strawberry plants in it. This was the 2nd summer for these strawberries. Unfortunately, the plants only put out a handful of strawberries back in early June. I was very disappointed to say the least. I went to a nearby nursery to ask them what I could … Read more
Imagine plucking fresh apples straight from a tree on your patio or balcony. With the right techniques you can enjoy homegrown fruit even without an orchard-sized yard by planting apple trees in containers. Growing apple trees in pots allows urban gardeners and those with limited space to still reap the rewards of these beloved fruits. … Read more
Common parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is common as a garnish or as a flavoring in many dishes and salads. Curly types look great in most gardens too, whether they’re used in a border or with other herbaceous plants. Native to the Mediterranean area, parsley has a biennial … Read more
While rhubarb is often propagated from root divisions, growing rhubarb from seed is a much more economical method. Many commercial rhubarb plants available from nursery catalogs are just seedlings grown out for a year or two. There are hundreds of rhubarb seedlings you can grow from one nursery rhubarb plant if you just wait. Like … Read more
Pruning and deadheading begonia is recommended to promote a bushier plant with more flowers. Also, prune if your plant becomes leggy. This will help the plant grow in a way that looks healthier and will encourage it to use its energy to make more flowers. Begonias are popular flowering plants that come in over 1,800 … Read more
Forget-me-nots are a cute, old-fashioned flower that brings a happy blue life to gardens that are just waking up from their winter sleep. The flowering plants like it cool, the soil should be moist, and the light should be indirect. However, they will grow almost anywhere. If you already have the plants in your landscape, … Read more
Lily of the valley is a cherished shade garden flower that produces graceful nodding blooms with an exquisite fragrance in spring. This classic perennial has been a beloved part of gardens for centuries but can be challenging to find at local nurseries. Purchasing lily of the valley seeds is an affordable way to add this … Read more
Tomatoes are a popular vegetable because they are often eaten raw or cooked. They are also used in many dishes. Tomatoes are a type of fruit and the seeds inside the tomato are the fruits ovules. Tomato seeds tend to grow into tomato plants if they get good temperature and plenty of light. It takes … Read more
These recommendations are primarily for homeowners and communities that would like to start working in their neighborhood greenspace. There are herbicide-free ways to control each species, but we’ve also included an herbicide option for some species for people who are comfortable using them. When choosing these methods, care was taken to keep the soil from … Read more