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With their vibrant blooms and fuzzy foliage, African violets make charming houseplants. To keep your African violet looking its best, pruning is an essential care task. Trimming off spent blooms and dying leaves encourages fresh growth and more prolific flowering. Follow this step-by-step guide to properly prune your African violets. With a few simple snips, … Read more
Loquats are a delicious fruit that many people enjoy eating fresh off the tree. However, you’ll almost never find loquats for sale at your local supermarket or grocery store. There’s a very good reason for this – loquats are far too delicate to withstand the rough handling of commercial distribution and transportation networks. The Delicate … Read more
The burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a popular ornamental shrub known for its fiery red fall foliage However, despite being relatively hardy, burning bushes can sometimes struggle and die back There are several potential reasons why a burning bush may be dying. Heat and Drought Stress Burning bushes prefer consistent moisture and do not tolerate … Read more
Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are beautiful, old-fashioned flowers that add height and vibrant color to any garden. However, these plants are prone to infestations of bugs that can quickly damage the foliage and flowers. Learning how to properly identify and treat these pests is key to keeping your hollyhocks looking their best. Common Hollyhock Bugs There … Read more
The Better Homes and Gardens 105 Gallon Oval Step Trash Can is a popular kitchen garbage can choice for its convenient step opening mechanism and stainless steel durability. However, the step pedal opening feature can sometimes malfunction and prevent the can from opening properly As an owner of this trash can model myself I’ve encountered … Read more
Daylilies are popular perennial flowers that provide gorgeous color to gardens from early summer through fall Many modern daylily hybrids are repeat bloomers, meaning they can bloom repeatedly over an extended period With proper care, certain daylilies like Stella de Oro can bloom continuously from May all the way until frost. Follow these tips to … Read more
Gardeners may occasionally notice strange white masses resembling soap suds or frothy spit appearing on their rosemary plants. This mysterious foam is likely caused by tiny insects known as spittlebugs or froghoppers While the foamy blobs can be unsightly, spittlebugs rarely inflict serious damage on rosemary Understanding what causes this phenomenon and how to manage … Read more
As a pumpkin grower nothing is more disheartening than seeing your prized pumpkins dying on the vine before harvest. Healthy looking pumpkins suddenly turning yellow rotting, or falling off the plants can ruin your crop. When pumpkins are dying on the vine, it usually signals an underlying issue impacting the plant’s health. Here are some … Read more
The Charming Blue Bird Forget-Me-Not Few flowers capture the essence of spring as beautifully as forget-me-nots These delicate blossoms in shades of sky blue are harbingers of the warming weather ahead There are many lovely forget-me-not varieties, but one of the most captivating is the Azure Bluebird. With its prolific blooms and ease of growth, … Read more
Melons are a delicious summertime treat that are easy to grow at home. But to get the best harvest of sweet, juicy fruits, it helps to plant melons with companion plants that enhance growth and deter pests. Certain vegetables, herbs, and flowers make ideal companions by improving soil, attracting pollinators, providing pest control, and more … Read more