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Sea holly is an eye-catching and unique perennial plant that makes a great addition to any garden. With its spiny, thistle-like blue flower heads and attractive silvery foliage, sea holly provides interesting texture and color. Though sea holly is not the most common flowering plant, it has become increasingly popular with gardeners and plant collectors … Read more

Sweet potatoes are not usually planted the same way as are white potatoes. Planting white potatoes in the early spring means putting a whole sweet potato in the ground. The cold weather will stop the sweet potato from growing, and it might even go bad. Because of this, planting “slips” after the last frost date … Read more

From the number of questions and positive comments about potatoes we get here at GrowVeg, it’s clear that you’re really into these tasty tubers. And I don’t blame you—they’re easy to grow, and there’s nothing better than pulling those tasty nuggets out of the ground when it’s time to harvest! Power to the potato I … Read more

With its vibrant purple blooms and fern-like foliage, the jacaranda tree provides unique visual appeal to gardens and landscapes. If you’re looking to add some exotic flair, you may be wondering where you can buy a jacaranda tree. This beloved ornamental tree can be purchased from several sources if you know where to look. Online … Read more

With their stunning blooms in a rainbow of colors, irises bring remarkable beauty to any garden. However, keeping iris beds looking pristine can be a challenge due to invasive weeds. Weeds compete with irises for water, nutrients and space. If left unchecked, they can completely smother out irises. Don’t let weeds run rampant in your … Read more

Growing crunchy, juicy cucumbers in your own backyard is easy and rewarding with a raised bed garden. Raised beds provide the ideal conditions for cucumbers to thrive. Follow these simple tips for a bountiful cucumber harvest from your raised beds. Why Cucumbers Thrive in Raised Beds Raised garden beds offer several advantages that make them … Read more

Embark on the botanical journey into the rather thrilling world of flowers that start with u. Picture walking through a garden where rare flowers, each one more beautiful than the last, put on a show with their petals. This trip gives people a look into the world of flowering plants so that they can keep … Read more

The rose of sharon is a popular flowering shrub known for its beautiful blooms that appear from early summer through fall. However, it’s common for this plant to produce lots of buds that fail to open into flowers If your rose of sharon isn’t flowering, don’t panic There are several easy fixes to get your … Read more

Hydrangeas root well from from cuttings, giving you a new batch of young hydrangea plants, for free. You can propagate cuttings from all types of hydrangea, including mophead and lacecap, Hydrangea paniculata, and climbing hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are beautiful flowering shrubs that can brighten up any garden with their lush blooms. Many gardeners like to propagate … Read more

Some fiddle leaf fig owners add coffee grounds to their fiddle leaf fig plant to help it grow. But does coffee help fiddle leaf fig plants? What happens to the soil when you mix coffee grounds in it? Coffee grounds are often touted as a natural fertilizer for gardens and houseplants. But can these leftover … Read more