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The Surprising Pink Peppercorn-Producing Pepper Tree Have you ever noticed those beautiful weeping trees with cascading pink berry clusters in neighborhoods or parks? They are actually pepper trees that produce edible pink peppercorns! These ornamental pepper trees are native to Peru and parts of Brazil but can now be found in warm climates worldwide. Their … Read more
As winter fades and the first hints of spring start to emerge, one of the most welcome sights is the vibrant yellow blooms of forsythia bushes. Known for being one of the earliest flowering shrubs forsythias provide a pop of color and signal that warmer weather is on the way. If you’re looking to add … Read more
As a gardener, you likely know that fertilizing is essential to help plants grow strong and healthy. But with so many options on the shelf, it can be confusing to decide which type of fertilizer is best. Lately you’ve been hearing about “high potassium” fertilizers and wondering – what exactly does that mean? In this … Read more
Lighted grapevine balls 30 inch. Comes with the 150 count, 3 sets of 50ct Brown cord LED, mini Christmas lights. Lighted Grapevine Balls 30 inch quantity. The 30-inch lighted grapevine balls come with three sets of fifty lights each. The lights are commercial-duty LED mini Christmas lights on brown wire and connect to 43 sets. … Read more
You sow beet seed in the garden, and they come up too thick. So next year you plant less seed, and what happens? They grow too thick and need thinning again. Why is it that beet seed can’t be sown so that it does not need to be thinned?. I looked closely at beet seed, … Read more
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live somewhere cold or want plants to grow faster, space them out at the shorter end of the range. If you live somewhere warm, don’t have a lot of money, or … Read more
Sunflowers are one of the most iconic symbols of summer. Their bright yellow petals and tall, sturdy stems evoke feelings of joy and warmth As summer turns to fall, it can be sad to watch these beauties wither away But what if you could keep them forever? With the right techniques, you can preserve sunflowers … Read more
Crab apple trees are beloved for their profusion of flowers in spring, their colorful foliage, and their ornamental fruits that persist into winter. Their manageable size makes them ideal accent trees for yards big and small. But how fast do these charismatic trees grow? What factors influence their growth rate? This article will explore the … Read more
“My Japanese maple looks really sick and not as full as usual. Leaves fell a lot, and they are all spotted. Do you think this is because it has rained so much in the past few weeks or months? What should I do? asked Linda from North Carolina. As a Japanese maple leaf connoisseur, one … Read more
Putting plants along the fence is a great way to hide an unsightly fence, make your garden taller, and give you more room to grow. Here we recommend some of the best plants to use for this in 2024. It would be great if we could all have huge gardens with wide lawns and great … Read more