Robby Hydrangeas can add color and beauty to your gardens. Here’s how to plant them in the ground and in pots, urns, and planters. This post will help you make a beautiful summer display for years to come by telling you where to plant hydrangeas and how to take care of them. When you want to … Read more
It’s likely the fruiting bodies of a slime mold, which is a cool “thing.” Have you seen clumps of white, yellow, gray, or black eggs-like things on your lawn? Slime moulds are associations of single-celled organisms of several different groups. Single cells can join together to make plasmodia, which are big cells that look like … Read more
Planting bare root roses in pots is an excellent way to grow beautiful roses even if you have limited garden space. With the right pot, soil mix and care, bare root roses can thrive in containers and provide gorgeous blooms throughout the season. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about … Read more
Unless you frequent botanical gardens, it’s very possible to have never seen, or heard, of borage. While borage is considered an herb and is edible, it isn’t commonly grown for harvest and consumption. Thanks in part to its bright blue and pink flowers, boreage is really useful in the home garden because it brings pollinators … Read more
It’s been a month since I planted cucumber seeds, but they are still only seedlings in my garden. I guess growing your own vegetables can sometimes be as frustrating as it is rewarding. You put in all the effort to start your vegetable or flower garden – tilling the soil, planting the seeds, watering and … Read more
African violets are cherished houseplants that have captivated indoor gardeners for generations with their colorful blooms and easy care nature, And large African violets truly take these petite plants to the next level Their substantial size and prolific flowers make them the superstars of any plant collection But locating these larger than life African violets … Read more
In the spring, when the air is filled with the scent of new flowers, there’s something magical about walking through a garden or woods. For nature lovers, identifying these blossoms can be as delightful as the blooms themselves. From the soft pink petals of cherry blossoms to the fluffy clusters of hawthorn flowers, each tree … Read more
Unique plants are eye-catching plants…and the ZZ plant falls right into that category. When I first started collecting indoor houseplants, this was one that I snatched up. I own two of them, and they haven’t caused me any issues. They don’t talk back, miss curfew, or refuse to flaunt their beauty. They have a unique, … Read more
Leaf mold compost is an excellent organic soil amendment that can greatly benefit gardens and lawns. As a passionate gardener, I’m always on the lookout for high-quality leaf mold compost near me. With so many options available, it can be tricky finding the right product. In this article, I’ll share my tips for locating top-notch … Read more
Catmint, also known as catnip, is a popular perennial plant known for its fragrant foliage and ability to attract cats. Two of the most popular catmint varieties are Junior Walker and Walker’s Low. While they share the signature gray-green aromatic leaves and spikes of lavender-blue flowers, there are some key differences between these two Nepeta … Read more