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In the colder parts of the United States, plants that can only live in warm, humid places often make great houseplants. If you want to grow tropical plants like umbrella trees, orchids, and goldfish plants, windows that face east will give them the best light that comes from their natural environment. These tropical plants usually … Read more
From the bright magenta to the soft cotton candy, pink is a color that makes people feel feminine, fun, and playful in a way that no other color does. There are so many pink flowers that it seems impossible to choose just one. This makes planning a flower bed that only has pink flowers surprisingly … Read more
Garlic cloves are used to add flavor to many dishes and carry plenty of health benefits. Garlic naturally keeps bugs out of the garden, and you can use the bulbs or the scapes, which are the green fronds that the bulbs grow. Scapes can be eaten fresh or used in various dishes. Garlic can be … Read more
Peonies are beautiful plants that can be propagated through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. In this blog, we will explain how to take peony cuttings. Peonies are prized for their lavish, romantic blooms and lovely fragrance. While peonies are typically propagated from root divisions, did you know you can also grow peonies … Read more
If you want to infuse your shady garden areas with stunning foliage, bare-root Hosta’s are the perfect choice. These shade-loving perennial plants require minimal care and can withstand even the harshest winters. This article covers the most important parts of planting, growing, and taking care of bare-root Hostas, so you can add healthy Hostas to … Read more
After a long winter dormancy homeowners look forward to their lawns greening up again as a sign that spring has arrived. But exactly when does grass start growing again each year? The timing of renewed grass growth depends on several factors. Temperature, location and grass species all play a role in determining when those green … Read more
If youre looking for a beautiful tree to plant in your yard, look no further. The beautiful pomegranate trees are also great for the environment, and eating their tasty fruit is good for you in many ways. While they can handle being hot and dry, they do need some extra care to stay healthy and … Read more
Plastic that looks like plastic adds its own surreal touch to any scene. I use sheets of food wrap to cover plugsheets trays until the seedlings push up above the surface. The plastic holds in heat and keeps the seedling mix moist, both of which the seeds definitely like. As soon as the seedlings emerge, … Read more
I’m not sure what kind of cannas my neighbor has, but they have a lot of them. The leaves and stalks are purple, and the flowers are bright orange. Anyway, some have volunteered over the years onto my side of the fence. Id like to move them to a better location in my garden. The … Read more
Tomato and pepper seedlings are usually ready to be planted outside in the garden about 6 weeks after they sprout. Before planting seedlings outside, it is very helpful to “pot them up” from their small cells into slightly bigger pots. It’s best to pot up tomato and pepper seedlings when they are 4 weeks old, … Read more