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Morning glory vines bring old-fashioned charm and a quaint cottage feeling to any garden. But if you don’t have time to care for a plant that spreads seeds quickly, you might not want to put it in your garden. They can quickly get out of hand. They will quickly hide behind a fence, pergola, or … Read more

Jasmine (Jasminum spp. ) is a lovely vine to grow in warm and mild climates. It comes in bush and vine forms and produces delicate, fragrant flowers with glossy green leaves. To make a pretty garden wall or privacy screen, teach jasmine to climb a fence, trellis, or other similar structure. Without training, the vine … Read more

New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) provide a spectacle of blooms in any sunny garden location. Like their cousins the common impatiens, which likes to grow in shade, the New Guinea impatiens grow in small groups of leaves with lots of colorful flowers. These plants will bloom early in the season if planted right after the … Read more

As a gardener and nature lover, I frequently find myself covered in tiny green seeds that cling to my clothing after spending time outdoors These pesky “hitchhikers” can be frustrating, spreading invasive plants and ruining clothes However, the more I learn about them, the more fascinating I find their ingenious methods of dispersal. The most … Read more

Oxalis, also known as shamrock plants, are prized for their colorful foliage that comes in shades of green, purple, pink, and more However, these plants sometimes develop unpleasant white spots on their leaves that can take away from their beauty White spots or markings on oxalis are usually a sign of an underlying issue. Here … Read more

Calendula comes from the Latin word for “first day of the month,” which is likely because this pot marigold always blooms at the start of the month. It is easy to grow from seed, and quickly grows to maturity in 6-8 weeks after sowing. Calendula, also known as Calendula officinalis, is a hardy annual plant … Read more