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Foxglove is a wild, native plant but also used in perennial displays in the landscape. The tall flower spikes bloom from the bottom up and produce prolific seeds. Should you get rid of foxgloves’ spent flowers? Yes, if you don’t want foxgloves to take over your garden. Deadheading foxglove plants can minimize their spread, but … Read more
Each year gardeners keep a “weather-ear” out for predictions of that first hard frost. A frost in early fall can kill plants before they’re ready, long before you’re ready to say “goodbye” to your annual plants or even “sleep well” to your perennial plants. Another thing is that a late killing frost in the spring … Read more
It can be hard to remember how much space to leave between each plant because there are so many types of vegetables that need different amounts of space. For your convenience, we’ve made a plant spacing chart to help you with your garden. Please keep in mind that this is not plant spacing for square … Read more
For backyard birders, keeping feeders filled with nutritious food is key to attracting feathered friends. But when scanning the aisles of bird food at the store, all those bags of seed can seem confusing What kinds of ingredients should you look for in quality bird food? And what’s the difference between good mixes and cheap … Read more
Giving fruit trees food helps them grow in a healthy way and gives them all the nutrients they need to make the best crop. Mulching helps conserve moisture in summer and prevents weeds from growing. A bud is a small, undeveloped shoot that contains the potential for new growth. Usually, buds are found on stems, … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A firm, ripe avocado is great for everyone, but it’s even better when it comes from your own tree. Avocados grow well outside in very warm hardiness zones. You might want to grow an avocado plant inside … Read more
Banish brown spots and ensure your Philodendron Imperial Green flourishes with these expert care secrets. If you’re a proud plant parent of a Philodendron imperial green, you know just how stunning its large glossy green leaves can be. But when those leaves start turning brown, it can be worrying. What causes brown leaves on Philodendron … Read more
As a tomato gardener you likely aim to grow an abundant harvest of delicious, nutritious tomatoes each season. Achieving this goal requires paying special attention to soil fertility and plant nutrition. One of the most important nutritional elements for thriving tomato plants is potassium commonly supplied in the fertilizer form of potash. Let’s explore why … Read more
Gnarled and mighty, the hornbeam is as tough as they come. It’s beautiful, useful, and its year-round leaf cover makes it a winter haven for wildlife. The common hornbeam is a broadleaf tree that loses its leaves in the fall. Its bark is pale gray with vertical lines running through it, and the trunk is … Read more
A lot of conventional pesticides are sprayed and spread around the United States every year. They are used on everything from the food we eat to the grass we walk on and the plants in our gardens. Many of these chemicals stay in the soil and water for months or even years, killing more than … Read more