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Tomatoes and potatoes are in the same family: the Nightshades or Solanaceae. When you dig potatoes, you find edible tubers. On the other hand, tomatoes have fruit that you can eat on the leafy part of the plant. Occasionally, however, gardeners will notice tomato looking things on potato plants. The reasons why potato plants flower … Read more
Many gardeners have a problem growing rhubarb that turns red. We always assume the trouble is the kind of rhubarb we planted. Mine was inherited. It came with the house. When I asked my mom what was wrong with my bronze rhubarb, she told me that not all of them are deep red. The young … Read more
The butterfly magnolia tree (Magnolia x ‘Butterflies’) truly lives up to its name with an incredible display of large, fragrant, canary-yellow blooms in spring that resemble a flock of giant butterflies hovering among the branches. When fully mature, this is one of the most breathtaking flowering trees you can grow Mature Size and Habit A … Read more
Plants with heart-shaped leaves can not only help spread love, but they can also look beautiful in your garden or as houseplants in pots. If you want heart-shaped leaves, this guide is for you. It lists twenty-five plants with different leaves that will all add a romantic touch to your home or garden. A heart … Read more
It’s not unusual to see a swarm of tiny flying insects emerge from your lawn when mowing or walking across it. But what are those little bugs zipping around your grass and are they harmful? Identifying and controlling common lawn insects like fungus gnats crane flies, and midges will ensure a healthy landscape. What Causes … Read more
With their distinctive white blooms and lush green foliage peace lilies are a popular houseplant. But sometimes those leaves start curling creating an unsightly appearance. Several common issues can cause peace lily leaves to curl. Identifying the cause is key to restoring the plant’s health and beauty 4 Common Reasons for Curled Peace Lily Leaves … Read more
This post is in collaboration with my friends at Stark Bro’s, my #1 online source for fruit and nut trees, shrubs and other edible plants. All opinions and words are my own. When I moved into my new house years ago, one of the first things I did was plant blueberry bushes in my garden. … Read more
Creating beautiful garden paths lined with lush greenery is easy when you use tough ground cover plants Unlike grass or mulch, hardy ground covers can tolerate a bit of foot traffic while adding color, texture, and charm to your landscape The best walkable ground covers also help prevent weeds and erosion while being low maintenance. … Read more
I love spider plants because they remind me of a beautiful bad hair day. Actually, it’s like an ’80s hairdo, which I still love to rock every once in a while. It’s something that Bob makes fun of me for, or more accurately, it’s something that he teases me about. I used to do the … Read more
A friend was amazed as she looked at my perennial bed in late October of two years ago and said, “That flower looks just like an iris!” And indeed, it was Iris St. It was a beautiful tall bearded hybrid with violet-tinged white standards and falls. It bloomed in the spring, like most garden irises … Read more