Robby Boston ivy is a popular decorative climbing vine seen adorning buildings, trellises, and garden walls across North America. With its attractive foliage and ability to gracefully cover unsightly facades, it’s no wonder many homeowners prize this plant. However, some may wonder – is Boston ivy poisonous to touch? While not as hazardous as its cousin … Read more
It snowed a lot in the eastern United States for more than a week because of storms and very cold weather. The winter weather was brought on by fronts of Arctic air that swept across the country in mid-January. Starting on January 13, a cold front brought sub-zero wind chills to over 100 million Americans. … Read more
With the Areca Palm from Lakewood Plant Company, you can feel like you’re in a tropical paradise. It’s a lush oasis of greenery that brings the tropics into your space. This plant, Dypsis lutescens, is from Madagascar and is commonly known as the Areca Palm. Its beautiful fronds and bright leaves make it very attractive. … Read more
Growing tomatoes in grow bags is quickly becoming a popular way to garden in small areas and lower the risk of disease. Heavy blight in my area has always made it impossible for me to grow tomatoes, but grow bags have made it possible for me to do so! We’ll talk about which grow bags … Read more
Building your own brick barbecue with a chimney is a fun and rewarding DIY project. The smell and taste of food cooked over an open brick fire is unbeatable. Constructing the BBQ yourself allows you to customize the dimensions and design. While it requires time and effort, you’ll save money compared to buying a pre-made … Read more
You dont have to be a foodie to recognize parsley. One of the most popular herbs in the U.S. is parsley, which is used as a garnish in high-end restaurants and to add a peppery flavor to food. S. And for good reason. Its super easy to propagate parsley from either seeds or cuttings. … Read more
Peppers that grow up are a beautiful example of how amazing nature is. Some peppers grow toward the sun, which is why they are often called ornamental peppers. When grown in gardens, backyards, patios, or even inside, these ornamental peppers look very pretty because they naturally grow toward the sun, are small, and have beautiful … Read more
Canna lilies are noted for being pest and disease free. Well, for the most part! Like all plants, they can and do develop problems in the right conditions. Canna lilies love hot and humid climates and these types of conditions are more susceptible to diseases. You don’t have to live in hot and humid regions … Read more
The elegant ‘White By The Gate’ camellia (Camellia japonica ‘White By The Gate’) is prized by gardeners for its pure white blooms that add striking winter interest. With lush evergreen foliage and abundant floral displays this camellia variety makes a beautiful focal point in beds borders, and containers. As a camellia aficionado, I’m excited to … Read more
This native deciduous currant has bright pink flower tassels that appear in early spring, adding a splash of color to a landscape that is just starting to wake up. The hanging flower clusters are followed by deep green leaves with scalloped edges. This gives the plant a good texture that goes well with irises, ceanothus, … Read more