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For hundreds of years, planting in tall pots has been used to grow seeds and make plant arrangements easier. Now, the plant pots themselves have also been a source of decoration in a home or garden. Different styles and types of materials have been used to make these decorative planters over time to meet the … Read more
Bringing new plants into your garden or landscape can be an exciting time. However, those new additions require some extra care, especially when it comes to watering. Learning how often to water new plants is crucial for getting them off to a healthy start in your yard. In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you … Read more
Umbels can be purchased in our Online Garlic Store. Select them from the cultivars product page drop-down menu. Each product page provides information about how many bulbils are, on average, contained within each umbel. We allow a good number of umbels to grow to maturity for each cultivar. But if you know ahead of time … Read more
Bare root plants are perennial plants that are dug up and stored while they are dormant, or in the resting phase of their life cycle, when they are still alive but not growing. They’re stored without soil, therefore, leaving the roots exposed or bare. There are clear benefits to storing shrubs and trees in this … Read more
Growing juicy crisp cucumbers is a goal for many home gardeners. But should you start cucumber seeds directly in the garden or get a head start by growing transplants indoors? This common question has good arguments on both sides. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of each method to help you decide the best … Read more
Carnations are classic cottage garden flowers treasured for their ruffled, fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, red and purple. But did you know there are also trees that produce flowers resembling colorful carnations? Let’s unravel the mysteries of these trees that bear blooms with an unexpected resemblance to carnations. Getting to Know Carnations First, … Read more
In the middle of summer, your lawn is looking pretty bad, and you’re wondering about leatherjackets, those ugly bugs you may see pushing up through dead spots and dry grass. Read on to learn more about destructive leatherjacket pests and leatherjacket grub control. Gardeners dread those irregular dead patches appearing in the lawn each spring. … Read more
As a sunflower lover it can be alarming to see those bright green leaves suddenly mottled with dark splotches. But don’t despair! With some detective work you can get to the root of the issue and restore your sunflowers’ radiance. Examining the Leaves The first step is examining the affected leaves closely. Are the spots … Read more
I bought a Columbine plant at a home improvement store. It bloomed and now has brown seed pods that shake when I shake them. Other pods are green. Should I cut the stems that have the pods now? I don’t want to wait too long and let the seeds blow away. There is no room … Read more
Sola wood flowers are not your typical flowers. You can probably guess from the name that they are made of wood, which makes them last longer. But how exactly is it possible to make flowers from wood?. Tapioca (also known as cassava) plant is where the journey begins. The root of this multipurpose plant is … Read more