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If you want to grow a thick, lush privacy hedge in your front or back yard, skip laurel shrubs are a great choice. They are a privacy hedge that can turn your garden into a lush green paradise. It has clusters of fragrant white flowers, glossy green pointed leaves, and blackish-purple berries. During the spring, … Read more
One of the most popular tropical houseplants is the money tree, or Pachira aquatica. It has beautiful palm-shaped leaves and doesn’t need much care. The tree has positive associations with Feng Shui as its believed to bring good fortune and wealth. If there is a problem, though, this hardy indoor plant’s leaves may turn yellow, … Read more
Green-thumb fans, welcome! Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in pots? It’s a great way to garden, especially for people who are new to gardening. It’s ideal for city dwellers who may not have a backyard or those with limited space. You can move your pots around to get the most sun or get … Read more
Dahlia tubers start arriving in the mail as early as February but most areas have frost risks into late spring. So what should you do with dahlia tubers in the weeks or months before you can plant them outside? Proper care in spring will give your dahlias the best start. Storing Tubers Until Planting If … Read more
This easy-care tree, prized for its leaf colors, comes in many shapes and sizes Trending Videos Japanese maple trees originated in East Asia and are often part of traditional Japanese landscaping and garden design. Japanese maples are often used in bonsai because they are easy to take care of and have beautiful fall leaves. Different … Read more
A lot of people in the United States have snake plants (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata). With its long, elegant foliage, this hardy, low-maintenance plant is a go-to for homes, offices, and public spaces. But even the leaves of a tough-as-nails snake plant can turn yellow. It’s not a problem if a snake plant has … Read more
Snapdragon seeds are easy and fun to collect from spent flower heads in your garden. With proper harvesting, cleaning, drying, and storage, you can save snapdragon seeds to plant more of these beautiful flowers next season Why Save Snapdragon Seeds Growing snapdragons from seed you collected yourself has many rewards: It’s inexpensive – no need … Read more
If you grew daffodils in containers this spring, you likely enjoyed their cheerful yellow trumpets lighting up your patio or deck But now that these spring bulbs have finished flowering, you may be wondering what to do with the pots. While daffodils can rebloom in subsequent years, they require some special care over summer and … Read more
With their fascinating insect-trapping leaves and unique appearance, Venus flytraps are arguably the most famous and popular carnivorous plant in the world. Their unusual growth habits and appetite for live bugs captures people’s imaginations. A common question many new growers have is just how big do these exotic plants get? Typical Venus Flytrap Size Most … Read more
Even though it seems like a long way off, now is the time to plant tulips, crocuses, and other spring flowers. You can plant bulbs in the garden or in containers so that you can add color to your front door, deck, or patio right when you need it most in the spring. The best … Read more