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Thrips are a common pest on both outdoor and indoor plants. They cause damage by feeding on plant sap, destroying plant tissues with their chewing mouthparts. These insects thrive in warm conditions, becoming a bigger problem outdoors during summer months. Because they are tiny and multiply rapidly, thrips can go undetected until a serious infestation … Read more
If you’re looking for fast-growing trees to quickly establish privacy or a windbreak, hybrid willows deliver These vigorous trees shoot up by around 12 feet per year once established Their exceptionally rapid growth transforms them from small whips into 30-40 foot high specimens in just 3-5 years. Let’s take a closer look at the impressive … Read more
With their exotic, intricate blooms and sweet fruit, passion fruit vines are prized in tropical gardens. Their showy flowers come in stunning shades of purple, pink, red, and white. Take a visual tour of these amazing blooms with this collection of passion fruit flower images. Overview of Passion Fruit Flowers Passion fruit flowers belong to … Read more
Spider mites are one of the most common and destructive pests that can infest houseplants and outdoor plants These tiny creatures are related to spiders and they feed by sucking sap from leaves and stems Heavy infestations of spider mites can seriously damage or even kill plants quickly. It’s important to identify spider mite infestations … Read more
Growing juicy, crisp cucumbers is a satisfying experience for any gardener. However, that enjoyment can quickly turn to dismay once powdery mildew sets in. This common fungal disease appears as white powdery spots on leaves and stems that eventually engulf the entire plant. While powdery mildew rarely kills cucumber plants outright, it can significantly reduce … Read more
With its clusters of showy pink and white flowers, mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs in North America. However behind its visual appeal lies a dark secret – all parts of this plant are highly poisonous. Even just touching the mountain laurel may cause harmful effects in humans. … Read more
With their gracefully arching branches, dense evergreen foliage, and attractive red berries, English yew trees make a striking addition to any landscape Their versatility and hardy nature also make them quite easy to incorporate into a variety of garden designs If you’re thinking of purchasing an English yew for your yard, here is a comprehensive … Read more
Tall grasses can make stunning additions to landscaping, providing unique texture, graceful movement, and autumn interest With the right choices, they are also low maintenance, drought tolerant, and stand up well to both summer heat and winter cold Read on for 15 creative ways to incorporate eye-catching tall grasses into your yard. Provide Privacy with … Read more
These fun facts about spring are the perfect way to learn about the season of new beginnings. There are a lot of changes in the spring. Plants grow, the weather gets warmer, and pollen starts to act up. Have you learned anything else about this bright and beautiful season? Fun spring facts for kids are … Read more
Begonias are a huge group of plants that include houseplants and garden flowers. I’m a gardener, and while I like the weird and wonderful leaves that begonias grow on collectors’ and plant lovers’ homes, I love begonias in the garden. The flowers, the foliage, the drama, they rule the shade. Begonias are also surprisingly easy … Read more