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Acidanthera (Acidanthera murielae syn. Gladiolus murielae, which is also called the Abyssinian gladiolus, callianthus, sword lily, or peacock lily, is a beautiful perennial flowering in the summer. It has grass-like leaves that stand upright and thin stems that can grow up to 1 m tall. Each stem has several white funnel-shaped flowers with purple throats … Read more
If you have spongy moss on your lawn that’s making it hard for your grass to grow, there’s one rule you should follow: don’t mess around. The fact that moss has been around in the same form for millions of years shows how persistent it is. What you need is MOSS OUT Lawn Moss Killer. … Read more
Choosing the right method to get rid of spider mites is key for me. What kinds of plants are involved, how bad the infestation is, and whether I’d rather use natural or chemical solutions are things I need to think about. It’s important to be sure you have spider mites before you try to … Read more
Poppies hold a special place in many peoples hearts. : Great Scarlet Poppy from Thompson & Morgan It’s easy to add bright waves of color to your garden by growing your own poppies from seeds. They’re also great for filling in empty spots. Even better news? Once planted, they’ll come back year after year, forming … Read more
The taste of tiny, tender new potatoes need not be restricted to summer. You can grow them in the fall and winter if you know what you’re doing and time it right, so you could eat them at Christmas. Use cold-stored potato tubers, available from specialist seed merchants in July and August. These are seed … Read more
I was working in the orchard and something caught my eye. In the middle of the orchard, one of the new baby trees had a blossom. The tree is still too young for me to leave it on there, but it made me happy to see it. Peach trees are prized for their sweet juicy … Read more
Welcome to our exciting trip into the magical world of plants! Today, we’ll be learning about the mysterious and interesting plants that begin with the letter “X.” Prepare yourself, because we’re about to find some truly extraordinary plants that you most likely haven’t heard of before! Picture a place where plants have names like Xanadu … Read more
It would be hard to find a more popular annual flower in the Garden Center than pansies. We love pansies because they come in beautiful colors, can handle the sun and the cold, are happy with regular feeding and watering, and don’t mind if you forget one or two days. Violas are pansies, and from … Read more
The rose of Sharon is a large hardy flowering shrub that produces abundant blooms throughout summer. With proper care, this beauty can also thrive when grown in a pot or container. Below is a comprehensive guide on successfully growing rose of Sharon in pots. Overview of Rose of Sharon Also known as Hibiscus syriacus, the … Read more
Night-scented stock, sometimes called evening stock, is a hardy annual plant that adds old-fashioned beauty and a lovely scent to a flower border in a casual or cottage garden. It has thin, gray-green stems with long, narrow leaves that hold simple four-petaled flowers in white, lilac, or pink. The flowers give off a strong, sweet … Read more