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Cleavers, also known by names like bedstraw, goosegrass, and stickyweed, are some of the most annoying weeds a gardener can face. Their tiny hooked hairs latch onto clothing and animal fur, allowing them to spread seeds far and wide. Left unchecked, these rapidly growing annual vines will take over garden beds and become a frustrating, … Read more
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a treasure of summertime. They typically begin blooming in the mid-summer and can persist into early fall. About 3 to 6 inches across, the flowers have a wide disk in the middle that is surrounded by short, yellow petals. Sunflowers grow on a hairy, sturdy, upright stem that can be several … Read more
21 January 2011, written by Barbara Pleasant Gardeners love a lush bed of spinach, but sometimes their dreams don’t come true when they plant spinach. From what I’ve seen, the hardest part is getting all the spinach seeds to sprout at once, like little soldiers. Sometimes I get uniform sprouting, with rabbit-eared seedlings at just … Read more
Canna lilies are dramatic bloomers and will be the focal point of any garden or container. They bring height to lower garden beds and structure to large containers. Put them in the middle of a patio pot with a pretty annual that falls over the sides, or use them as a border along a plain … Read more
Alliums are an attractive addition to any garden, with their striking flower heads and easy-to-grow nature. Growing alliums from seeds can be fun and rewarding. This guide will teach you everything you need to know to grow alliums successfully. Growing allium from seed is easy, let us show you how!. When choosing allium seeds, there … Read more
Roses are cherished for their captivating, elegant blooms and lovely fragrance. But sometimes our precious rose bushes fall ill, leaving us with lackluster plants that fail to thrive. If your roses are looking poorly with symptoms like weak growth, tiny buds, sparse flowering, yellowing leaves, or dying canes, don’t lose hope! With some attentive care … Read more
If you want to level your lawn, you might be wondering whether to use sand, soil, or a cross between the two. It’s possible to level your lawn with both sand and soil, but that doesn’t mean you should use both. Because each option has its pros and cons, your decision will depend on your … Read more
While old gallica and rugosa roses are largely trouble-free, other types of rose are often troubled with disease. They were bred to have big flowers for a long time, but many of them have problems like mildew, blackspot, and rust. Historically, rose breeders and growers used fungicides on their roses to stop or cure these … Read more
As any experienced player of Farthest Frontier knows, implementing effective crop rotations is absolutely essential for building a prosperous settlement. With so many factors to consider like fertility, disease resistance, and yield optimization, determining the ideal crop rotations can be overwhelming for new players. After hundreds of hours playing Farthest Frontier, I’ve experimented with countless … Read more
Carnations are one of the most popular and widely recognized flowers, with their ruffled petals and wide range of bright colors. While true carnations belong to the Dianthus genus there are many other flowers that resemble carnations in appearance. In this article, we’ll look at 10 flowers that can pass for carnations! 1. China Pinks … Read more