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The all-important signs your banana peppers are ready to be harvested to get the best flavor Banana peppers are the mild, tangy, medium sized peppers which can be grown in your backyard. To make the most of their flavor, you need to know when to harvest them. Banana peppers are a type of chili pepper … Read more
Potato plants are grown for their edible tuber or some varieties are grown simply as ornamentals. Anyone who has grown either kind of potato plant can tell you that it can get a little out of hand sometimes. It makes you think, “Should I trim the potato plants?” If so, how do I do that? … Read more
Japanese maples have a well-deserved place in the hearts of many gardeners. They are great specimen trees because they have beautiful leaves in the summer and fall, roots that can handle cold, and a shape that is often compact and easy to work with. They are often bought as saplings, but it’s also possible to … Read more
If you’ve noticed the leaves on your mandevilla vine turning yellow, don’t panic! While discolored foliage is never ideal, yellow leaves are a common issue that can be addressed with a few tweaks to your care routine. As an avid mandevilla grower myself, I’ve dealt with this problem and successfully nursed my plants back to … Read more
Mulberry trees are deciduous fruiting trees that produce edible berries over an extended harvest season in summer and fall. With their fast growth rate and modest size, mulberry trees are suitable for many home landscapes. But exactly how big do mulberry trees get at maturity? There are several factors that influence the ultimate height and … Read more
Dipladenia, also known as mandevilla, is a gorgeous tropical flowering vine that adds a pop of bright color to gardens, patios, and porches during the warm summer months. But is it an annual or a perennial? The answer depends on where you live and how you grow it. A Tender Tropical Plant Native to tropical … Read more
There is some confusion between mulberries and blackberries because they can look alike and are both very popular to pick. While they might be alike in some ways, there are also plenty of differences between the two. You can now find out what makes these two tasty berries different if you’re interested. The obvious difference … Read more
Lavender’s timeless beauty and alluring fragrance have earned its popularity in gardens all over the world. This perennial Mediterranean herb is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and long-lived. However, it is somewhat slow-growing compared to many annual ornamental flowers. You might be interested in how long lavender takes to fully mature and what you can do to make … Read more
Geraniums are a popular garden flower known for their bright colors and hardy nature. While geraniums are easily propagated through cuttings, collecting and sowing seeds is also a great way to multiply your plants. But what exactly do geranium seeds look like? Let’s take a close look at the anatomy, harvesting, and sowing of these … Read more
As a cool weather loving crop, strawberries thrive in chillier temperatures However, frigid spring frosts can spell disaster for emerging strawberry blossoms and developing fruit Knowing the temperature thresholds and methods for protecting your plants is key to mitigating frost damage. With proper care, strawberry plants can absolutely survive light frosts. But just how cold … Read more