Simply Bloom The Stunning Beauty of Pieris Japonica ‘Fire and Ice’ If you’re looking to add striking color and visual interest to your garden, consider planting Pieris japonica ‘Fire and Ice’. This evergreen shrub delivers a dazzling display of red new growth and variegated white-edged leaves Its pendulous chains of fragrant spring blooms are an added bonus. … Read more
Elephant ear plants (Colocasia esculenta) are known for their large, heart-shaped leaves that come in striking colors like black, burgundy, and green. However, if your elephant ear leaves start turning white, it’s a sign that something is wrong. In this article, we’ll examine the most common reasons behind elephant ear leaves turning white and what … Read more
Q: I have six bougainvillea plants in my back yard. I have three on the east side and three on the west side planted about a year ago. The ones on the west side looked great last summer, but the ones on the east side looked awful. I took a picture of the ones on … Read more
When plants naturally grow in a certain area without any help from people, they are called native perennials. These plants come back every year and adapt to the conditions there. They require less maintenance, as they are adapted to local conditions. This makes them an excellent choice for sustainable gardening. This will save you time … Read more
Goldenrod is a prolific wildflower that spreads readily by seed. While the bright yellow blooms are easy to spot waving in fields and meadows goldenrod’s seeds are tiny and tend to go unnoticed. Learning to identify these minute seeds can help you gather and sow them to grow your own goldenrod plants. The Role of … Read more
In this complete guide to all nuts, we’ll talk about 59 different kinds, from almonds to peanuts and pecans to walnuts. To begin, let’s talk about all the different kinds of nuts that you can eat. Peanuts are one of the most popular nuts, but did you know that they’re not even a nut?! Nuts … Read more
With its umbrella-shaped rosettes and eye-catching foliage crassula umbella is gaining popularity among succulent lovers. Also known as the umbrella plant this unique South African native adds architectural flair to indoor and outdoor containers. If you’re looking to add a sculptural crassula umbella to your garden, here’s what to know about caring for and purchasing … Read more
Welcome to the world of carrot companion plants! They are a great way to improve the environment in your garden, keep pests away, and make your carrots grow better and taste better. We’ll talk about the details of companion planting along the way and show how this natural method not only makes carrots taste better … Read more
Raised garden beds are a great way to grow vegetables herbs, fruits and flowers. The contained space allows you full control over the soil quality and drainage – factors critical to plant health and productivity. When filling a new raised bed, it is important to layer materials properly to create an optimal environment for … Read more
You can easily save your own tomato seeds from one year to the next. This will save you money on seeds and help you grow plants that do well in your area. Most tomatoes hold 100 or more seeds, so you only need a few fruits for seed saving. When you save tomato seeds, only … Read more