Keeping Salvia Standing Tall: A Guide to Preventing Floppy, Falling Foliage

Salvia is a gorgeous ornamental plant that adds vibrant color and visual interest to any garden with its long flowering spikes and lush foliage. However salvias are unfortunately prone to flopping over and becoming unruly. This falling foliage can ruin the attractive upright shape of the plant. Luckily there are several techniques you can use … Read more

Identifying a Bush with Apple-Like Fruit: Flowering Quince vs Other Options

Gardeners are often surprised when an unknown bush in their landscape suddenly produces fruit resembling small hard apples. This phenomenon is typically caused by flowering quince (Chaenomeles species) – an old-fashioned deciduous flowering shrub. But other plants can also produce apple-like fruit. This article explores how to identify a mystery bush with apple-shaped fruit and … Read more