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For those living in temperate climates palm trees provide a taste of the tropics. But when winter arrives special care is required to help these tropical beauties survive the cold. While techniques vary by species, proper preparation is key to keeping your palm trees alive through the winter months. Understanding Palm Tree Winter Hardiness Not … Read more
With their cheerful, colorful flowers, pansies are a beloved cool weather annual. Proper pruning is key to keeping pansies looking their best and continuously blooming. By learning when and how to prune pansies correctly, you can maintain compact bushy plants and maximize their floral display. When to Prune Pansies Spring – In early spring, trim … Read more
At first glance, crab apples and regular apples appear very similar. However, there are some important distinctions between these two types of fruit trees. While both are in the Malus genus, crab apples and traditional apples exhibit key differences in fruit size, flavor, and usage. Understanding the unique traits of each can help you determine … Read more
Pergolas are a great way to add shade and style to your outdoor space. A pergola with a pitched roof stands out for its visual appeal and increased weather protection compared to a standard flat top pergola. If you’re looking for pitched roof pergola plans to DIY your own backyard upgrade you’re in luck. There … Read more
Tulip trees, also known as tuliptrees or yellow poplars, are stately shade trees that brighten landscapes with their vibrant spring blooms. However, aphids can infest the foliage and sap the health from these beautiful trees. Tuliptree aphids excrete sticky honeydew that drips on surfaces below. Left uncontrolled, aphids weaken trees and detract from their beauty. … Read more
Alliums are a popular bulb flower known for their giant spherical flower heads that look like colorful fireworks. They come in shades of purple, pink white, yellow and more. Alliums make a big statement in the garden and work beautifully as cut flowers. If you love the look of alliums but want to expand beyond … Read more
Sweet banana peppers are a popular variety of pepper prized for their sweet, mild flavor These elongated, tapered peppers grow on compact plants that reach 16-24 inches in height when fully mature Here’s a closer look at how tall sweet banana pepper plants grow and tips for getting the most out of these prolific producers. … Read more
With their bold, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and orange, amaryllis are prized for their stunning winter blooms But did you know these showy blossoms also possess a lovely light fragrance? Though subtle, the sweet, floral scent of amaryllis flowers is an added bonus The Delicate Nature of Amaryllis Fragrance The fragrance … Read more
Cilantro also known as coriander, is a popular herb used in many cuisines around the world. However cilantro has a reputation for being difficult to grow and prone to bolting or dying unexpectedly. If your cilantro keeps wilting and dying prematurely, don’t despair. By understanding the common causes and implementing a few best practices, you … Read more
Magnolias are beautiful flowering trees that add elegance and fragrance to any landscape. Their large showy blooms come in a variety of colors like white pink, purple, and yellow. Magnolias are relatively easy to propagate from cuttings, allowing you to clone your favorite tree or multiply plants to share. However, magnolia cuttings do require some … Read more