Robby Peonies are the dreamy, fluffy stars of early summer gardens, and a lot of flower lovers love them. I don’t think I could ever believe someone who says they don’t love them! In fact, they’re one of the few types of flowers I still grow on my flower farm. So it makes perfect sense that … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Many people think of shallots as a type of onion; however, they are their own species. Shallots grow in clusters and have a textured, copper-colored skin. Shallots are mild-flavored and taste like a combination between an onion … Read more
I recently got an email from an Epic Gardening reader with a familiar question. When I first started gardening and didn’t know how to start seeds, I had the same question: Sally, that’s a great question! Knowing the answer will help you learn more about gardening and starting seeds in general, because it depends on … Read more
Chinaberry trees are an invasive species that can be harmful if any part is chewed on or swallowed. Small amounts of plant matter can make you sick within an hour, causing things like vomiting and diarrhea. Most reports of large ingestions resulting in severe symptoms have occurred in animals. As autumn approaches, you may notice … Read more
You can get the Baby Blue if you love the Colorado Blue Spruce but don’t have enough space for it. This dwarf blue spruce tree stays under 25 feet. It makes a nice colorful privacy screen or group planting. It looks amazing as a focal or specimen tree too. This stunning evergreen tree looks beautiful … Read more
The seasons are like the days of the year in real life, and plants are no different. We at BloomsyBox don’t think of the end of a bloom as waste; we see it as a chance to be creative and help the environment. “The Garden of the Dead Flowers” is an intriguing fantasy manga that … Read more
As a homeowner few things are more frustrating than finding your beautiful trees and shrubs damaged by local wildlife. And if you’ve noticed small branches snapped off and lying on the ground below your trees, chances are you have a squirrel problem. Squirrels are infamous for nipping off branches much to the chagrin of gardeners … Read more
Cacti can conjure up images of hostile desert landscapes but the prickly pear snow cactus challenges these preconceptions with its soft, fuzzy appearance and truly spectacular flowers. While many cacti produce impressive blooms the flowers of the snow cactus have an extra special charm. The prickly pear snow cactus, also known by its scientific name … Read more
I just bought a corkscrew willow that I was going to leave in a big pot and not move. I was hoping it would stay small. Then I read somewhere that there are also dwarf corkscrew willows. Do you think a regular size one will survive in a large pot. Also any special instructions on … Read more
As gardeners, we want to nurture our plants while also being mindful of sustainability. Large plastic pots are common in gardening, but they pose environmental risks as they accumulate in landfills An excellent solution is to use large biodegradable pots for plants These environmentally-friendly pots allow ample room for root systems to develop, and they … Read more