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If you want to improve the health and appearance of your lawn, top dressing with sand is a technique used by professionals Top dressing involves spreading a thin layer of sand across the grass to level uneven areas, improve drainage, and enhance the soil. While sand has benefits, it also has some downsides You need … Read more
The fly agaric, or Amanita Muscaria, is an interesting and well-known mushroom with a bright red cap and white spots. This mushroom has a long history of cultural and medicinal use and is renowned for its psychoactive properties. Some hobbyists and mycophiles are interested in growing these mushrooms for educational and aesthetic purposes. This complete … Read more
Harvest carrots when they develop their color and the tops are 1 inch in diameter or smaller. Carrots can be lifted as soon as they are a usable size. Depending on the variety, carrots are ready to be picked 60 to 90 days after planting. If you leave them in the ground, they will continue … Read more
The prince of orange sweet pea is one absolutely stunning variety of this classic climbing annual vine With its bicolor blooms in shades of fluorescent orange and pink, it makes a eye-catching addition to any garden Here is some background on this heirloom sweet pea, along with tips to help you successfully grow prince of … Read more
Caladiums are tropical plants which come in a variety of colors and combinations. They are native to the banks of the Amazon River in South America. Caladiums are wonderful in pots, hanging baskets, and in mass plantings in the landscape. There are three main colors: red, pink, and white. Each type of caladium has its … Read more
As summer fades into fall, many gardeners start planning for next year by planting fall bulbs and winter greens. But there’s still plenty of color to be had in autumn gardens with the right plants. One of the best fall-blooming flowers is the cheery marigold. With their bright golden orange and red flowers, marigolds can … Read more
Would you like your fiddle leaf fig to grow from small to jumbo? They’ll be happy staying in a small pot, but if you want them to reach their full size, you will need to move them to a bigger planter so they can spread out and fill out. My fiddle leaf turned out this … Read more
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a gnarly, multi-stemmed growth habit. It has pretty flowers in the spring and nice glossy dark green leaves that look like rhododendron leaves. It also has gnarled stems that make it look nice all year. This shrub likes to be in the shade and … Read more
With their rose-like blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, and more, ranunculus bulbs produce some of the most breathtaking flowers in the spring garden. Also known as Persian buttercups, ranunculus are popular bulbs for beds, borders, and containers. If you’re looking to add these beauties to your garden, you may be wondering – where … Read more
One of the most commonly asked questions about hydrangeas is when and how they should be pruned. Let’s delve into that question here using three simple steps. Hydrangeas are popular flowering shrubs that bloom in showy mounds of color during the summer. To keep your hydrangeas healthy and promote the best blooms each year, proper … Read more