What to Plant with Blackberries: 12 Companion Plants for a Healthy, Productive Berry Patch

  Blackberries are not picky plants. These plants do well in a variety of climates and soil types as long as the area where they are planted drains well and has enough nitrogen. This tolerance gives gardeners flexibility in picking companion plants for blackberry bushes. Some gardeners use blackberries as understory plants. Although blackberries produce … Read more

black and white vine border

Creating Striking Black and White Vine Borders for Your Designs Black and white vine borders can add classic elegance and visual intrigue to all kinds of designs and projects. With delicate curling tendrils and intricate patterns, these graphic elements encase your content in nature-inspired beauty. Read on to learn more about incorporating black and white … Read more

Colossus Red Gold Bicolor Marigold: A Dazzling Garden Beauty

The Colossus Red Gold Bicolor marigold is a spectacular variety known for its gigantic, vibrant blooms in shades of brilliant orange and deep red. This marigold combines the best traits of traditional French and African marigolds into one sensational flower that steals the show in any garden. In this article, we’ll explore why Colossus has … Read more

Complementing Roses with Tiny White Blooms

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 get rid of foxgloves’ spent flowers? Yes, if you don’t want foxgloves to take over your garden. Deadheading foxglove plants can minimize their spread, but … Read more

Will Potatoes Grow If Leaves Are Eaten? Everything You Need to Know

Colorado potato beetles are currently active in South Dakota. These beetles do a lot of damage to potatoes and nightshade plants like peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and tomatoes. Colorado potato beetles feed on the leaves and can cause severe defoliation of infested plants (Figure 1). In the absence of garden hosts, they will feed on weeds, … Read more