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Sedums are popular succulent perennials prized for their colorful foliage and drought tolerance Many spreading sedum varieties also produce cheerful yellow flowers in summer These creeping stonecrops make excellent groundcovers or trailing accents in containers, Here are 7 of the best creeping sedums with yellow blooms 1. Golden Creeping Sedum Golden creeping sedum (Sedum kamtchaticum) … Read more
Spaghetti squash is a fun and versatile winter squash loved for its noodle-like flesh when cooked. However, sometimes gardeners run into an issue where the seeds inside the squash start sprouting before it’s cut open. This often happens if the squash has been stored for an extended period of time. While sprouted spaghetti squash is … Read more
Having a tree in your yard provides wonderful benefits like shade, beauty, and increased property value. But the area around the base of a tree often gets neglected and looks bare. An easy way to make better use of this space is to build a decorative planter box around the tree trunk. Not only does … Read more
Smoke tree and smoke bush are two terms that are often used interchangeably but there are some key differences between these two plants. While closely related, smoke trees form larger specimens with a tree-like habit while smoke bushes have a shrubby form. Let’s take a closer look at how to tell them apart. What is … Read more
Oak trees are renowned for their impressive canopies of lobed green leaves that provide abundant shade. But have you ever wondered exactly how many leaves grow on a fully mature oak? Estimating oak leaf count takes some calculations, but we can arrive at a ballpark figure using the tree’s size and other factors. How Tree … Read more
Glass jars make for beautiful and unique planters to grow small houseplants. The transparent jars allow you to see the root systems develop and watch the plants grow. Mini indoor gardens in glass jars are an easy inexpensive way to add living décor to any space. When selecting plants for glass jar planters, choose varieties … Read more
Is a Cleaver a Bird? Unpacking the Curious Name of the Pileated Woodpecker The pileated woodpecker is a crow-sized forest bird recognized by its flaming red crest and distinctive undulating flight. But where does its intriguing name come from? Specifically, is a “cleaver” referring to the bird itself or something else? Let’s explore the possible … Read more
Deciding Between Red and Pink Dogwood Trees Which Variety is Right for Your Yard? Dogwood trees are beloved for their showy spring blooms and attractive foliage. Two popular varieties are the red dogwood (Cornus florida ‘Rubra’) and the pink dogwood (Cornus florida). Though similar, these two trees have some key differences when it comes to … Read more
Bell drops, also known as Dr. Bells or Dr. Daniel’s B.E.L.L. drops, were a popular veterinary colic remedy for horses in the past. Containing extracts of the poisonous plants belladonna and aconite, bell drops have a controversial history. While some horse owners swore by their effectiveness, the unsafe toxicity of the ingredients also caused hesitation. … Read more
The rowan mountain ash tree, also known as the European mountain ash or simply mountain ash, is a beautiful and versatile landscaping tree that can enhance any outdoor space. With its attractive foliage, white spring flowers, and clusters of bright red-orange berries in fall and winter, it’s easy to see why mountain ash trees are … Read more