Robby 
As a nature lover and gardener, spotting brightly colored caterpillars munching on plants is a fairly common occurrence. Yellow caterpillars with prominent black stripes are some of the most striking. But are they helpful pollinator larvae or voracious garden pests? Identifying yellow and black caterpillars down to species level provides clues to their role in … Read more
Foxglove is a wild, native plant but also used in perennial displays in the landscape. The tall flower spikes bloom from the bottom up and produce prolific seeds. Should you remove the spent flowers from foxgloves? If you don’t want foxgloves to grow everywhere in your garden, you should remove the spent flowers. Deadheading foxglove … Read more
The easiest and least expensive way to get lots of flowers all season with little work is to plant flower seeds directly in the ground. It’s incredible just how much you get from a tiny $3 pouch of seeds. And I believe it’s a great way for first-time gardeners or experienced gardeners who want to … Read more
These are my tips about growing Japanese maples in containers. Five or six years ago, I bought a Japanese maple in a pot. Each year, it grows more beautiful. Years ago I had a gardening magazine with an article about growing trees in containers. The idea intrigued me. But somewhere along the way, I lost … Read more
Russian sage, which is now known as Salvia yangii but used to be called Perovskia atriplicifolia, has bright purple flowers that look like lavender. They go well with its gray-green leaves and give any garden more color. This hardy perennial plant can grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 3–9. It can handle drought, and even … Read more
Hosta plants are easily one of the most popular perennials for the home landscape. Thriving in both full and partial shade conditions, hostas can add both color and texture to flower borders. These easy-to-grow plants are an ideal addition to new and established beds. With minimal care, home gardeners are able to keep their hostas … Read more
Purslane is a common garden plant that often pops up uninvited in flower beds and vegetable patches. Its succulent leaves and prostrate growing habit lead many to mistake it for a perennial weed. However, purslane is actually an annual plant in most climates. Understanding whether purslane is an annual or perennial is key to effective … Read more
Many times, they are the right plants for the right spots and do well in our climate and most of the other conditions we can give them. However, some problems can get worse over time. To fix these problems, you’ll usually need to be able to observe them and then try to figure out what … Read more
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesnt settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, well replace it. Each order is carefully chosen, checked for health, treated for bugs, pruned, cleaned, and set up in the planter of your choice. Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and … Read more
Where in the United States doesn’t have mostly clay soils? I haven’t lived anywhere that doesn’t. But that hasn’t stopped me from planting gardens and even fruit trees. There are many important things to do when planting fruit trees to make sure they stay healthy and grow well that this article will talk about. But … Read more