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The pretty Tree Peony Suffruticosa (Japan) Glamor (Dao Da Chen) has purple flowers that are shaped like roses and are double. The flower heads are about 7 inches across, and they bloom later than the Rockii and Suffruticosa (China) species. The adult plants of Suffruticosa (Japan) Glamor (Dao Da Chen) are 3 to 4 tall … Read more
Being a responsible pet owner includes knowing risks and dangers for your pets. Of course, this is easier said than done in a world full of tasty things to eat and dangerous situations around every corner. You can take a deep breath and relax a bit about rose hips, which are safe for animals. Just … Read more
Delphiniums, also known as larkspurs, are popular garden plants that produce tall spikes of beautiful flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, red, and white. They are loved for their stately elegance and ability to add vertical interest to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. When starting delphiniums from seed, it can be tricky to … Read more
The writing’s on the wall, they say. Now the plants are, too. In recent years, green walls, also known as living walls or vertical gardens, have become more popular, especially in cities. They are everywhere, from front yards to corporate offices to art museums. It’s never been easier to learn how to create a living … Read more
Lavender, Lavandula spp. , can be a little tricky to grow and finicky about its care. But this versatile herb with a strong scent is grown for more than just the perfume, soap, and fragrance industries. Gardeners all over the world love it for its sweet-smelling, delicate flowers that grow in herb gardens, flower gardens, … Read more
Houseplants can add some some color and life to an otherwise dull space. Even if you give your plants lots of water and sunlight, you may notice that some of them start to look a little off-center every once in a while. If that’s the case, you probably need to start rotating your houseplants. Here’s … Read more
Irises are one of the easiest flowers to grow. They stem from rhizomes, which quickly multiply over the years, producing bigger, wider stands of these appealing blooms. If you see that your iris plants aren’t flowering, it could be because of the weather, poor soil fertility, too many plants, unhealthy rhizomes, insect or disease attack, … Read more
Hydrangea roots typically go about 2 to 3 feet deep. Their roots may go deeper sometimes, but most of the time they stay in the first two to three feet of soil. Understanding their depth is crucial for proper care. As a passionate gardener, I’ve always been fascinated by the world beneath the soil. It’s … Read more
Q: I bought a mandevilla vine last spring and put it in my southeast-facing apartment. It’s doing well there, but some of the leaves get spots and then turn yellow and fall off after a day or so. Even with a magnifying glass, I can’t make out anything on the leaves. However, my fingers get … Read more
Pink is such a cheery, uplifting color in the garden When it comes to shrubs, small pink flowers have a delicate charm that large blooms can’t match Luckily, many compact shrubs produce dainty pink blooms perfect for beds, borders, and containers. If you’re seeking petite plants that pack color into small spaces, keep reading. We’ll … Read more