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Succulent plants get leggy from time to time. Keep reading to learn why it happens and what you can do about succulents with long stems. We love you, beautiful succulents, but why do your stems get so long? I had a lot of them in my garden in Santa Barbara, so it didn’t bother me … Read more
Rose of Sharon shrubs are classified as hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Within those zones, they should overwinter easily, barring exceptional weather. If you live in zone 5 or 4 or know that it will be very cold, you may be wondering how to protect your plant so that it can make it until spring. … Read more
Mexican feather grass also known as Nassella tenuissima, is a beautiful ornamental grass that adds texture and movement to gardens and landscapes. With its delicate hair-like foliage that sways gracefully in the breeze, it’s easy to see why this grass is so popular. But like any plant, Mexican feather grass has specific needs when it … Read more
Many gardeners love to keep Christmas cactus in their home garden because it is one of the most popular holiday succulents. The plant looks better because of the bright flower blooms that come from the tendrils that drape and creep over it. The Christmas cactus is the best plant for people who want to keep … Read more
This mildly sweet and meaty squash is also called “Sweet Potato Pumpkin.” It can be used to make pie filling, cushaw butter, puddings, or it can just be roasted. Many 10-20 pound striped, crookneck fruits grow on hardy, heat-tolerant, and borer-resistant vines. This type was domesticated thousands of years ago in tropical Central America. They … Read more
Aside from a Christmas tree, nothing says “holidays” like poinsettias. Poinsettias are a popular holiday flower for both decorating and giving as gifts. They also make nice houseplants all year long. You don’t have to throw them out with your tree when the holidays are over. If you care for them properly, there is no … Read more
Hydrangeas are known for their big, showy flower heads that come in shades of pink, blue, purple, white and green. Their lush blooms give hydrangeas a distinctive look that makes them a favourite flowering shrub. While hydrangeas have a unique appearance there are several other trees and shrubs that produce flowers similar to the hydrangea’s … Read more
With their dazzling mix of colors and textures, coleus are some of the most exciting plants you can add to your garden If you’re looking to buy coleus plants, you have several good options both online and in-person. Here are the best places to find healthy, vibrant coleus for your landscape or containers. Online Sources … Read more
Succulents and shallow containers go together beautifully. Many succulent plants stay smaller, especially when growing indoors, and are well suited to growing in low pots. Today I’m going to show you how to plant succulents in a shallow succulent planter and give you some helpful tips along the way. Succulents are usually sold in 2″, … Read more
In woodland gardens or on the north or east side of a building, where there is some shade, you should plant perennial flowering plants that do well in the shade. Check out our list of the best perennials for shade. Youll find plenty of flowers that grow in shade here at PDN!. Gardening in shade … Read more