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Find out the best ways to use coffee grounds as an organic fertilizer for apple trees to give them a healthy boost. Not only is a hot cup of coffee a great way to start the day, but coffee grounds are also great for your garden. Coffee grounds are useful in the garden for getting … Read more
I have always enjoyed crabapples during late summer early fall. They can be a little sour, but they make a good snack if you find them in the woods while you’re exploring. Crabapples are a wild apple variety that is typically smaller than those sold in grocery stores. They’re usually less than 2 inches in … Read more
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a culinary herb grown for its pungent, fragrant leaves. It comes in three main types: French (curly leaves), Italian (flat leaves), and Hamburg (grown for its root that looks like a parsnip). When you plant this herb that only grows once every two years, you might want to add some companion … Read more
Dahlias are absolutely stunning flowers that can add a dramatic pop of color to any garden. With their showy, brightly colored blooms that come in a diverse range of shapes and sizes it’s no wonder dahlias have become a gardener favorite. However, in order to get the most out of your dahlias proper care is … Read more
Snake plants are one of the most resilient and easy-to-care-for houseplants around. They are native to Africa and thrive in hot, dry conditions. So, they can handle being ignored and go for long periods of time with less water. For snake plants, the type of soil mix you use is one of the most important … Read more
If you want to grow a cut flower garden this year but don’t know what to plant… Okay, let’s get right to the beginning. I’ve helped a lot of people make their dream gardens come true. A cut flower garden is a special place where flowers are grown and picked so they can be put … Read more
Some types of wildflower seeds will sprout more quickly if you do a little extra work before planting them, but most of them can be spread out on bare ground. Morning Glory, Lupine, Sweet Pea, and other seeds have very hard shells that you can see just by looking at them. If you want these … Read more
Banana plants, like all living things, give signals when they need a little TLC. Heres how to spot the SOS. With their huge, lush leaves and sweet fruit, banana trees add a tropical vibe to any landscape. However, without occasional pruning, banana trees can look unkempt and become less productive. Properly pruning your banana tree … Read more
Wow! This bright plant mix will make you happy for weeks in late spring and early summer! It includes the beautiful vertical lines of Lupinus ‘Masterpiece’ (Lupine) and Verbascum ‘Southern Charm’ (Mullein), the very showy Camassia ‘Blue Heaven’ (Camass), the glowing Geum ‘Prinses Juliana’ (Avens), and the especially lovely violet-blue blooms of Aquilegia vulgaris var. … Read more
It can be alarming to look over your potato patch and notice bright yellow spots mottling the leaves. While it may signal serious trouble yellowing potato foliage can have various causes. Read on to learn about the common reasons for yellow spotted potato leaves and what you can do about it. Potato Virus Y One … Read more