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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
Keeping your pond clean and healthy is essential for maintaining a thriving ecosystem for fish, plants, and other wildlife. But when debris, muck, and algae accumulate, your pond can become an unsightly mess. Cleaning out a pond thoroughly is a job that requires some work, but following these key steps will have your pond sparkling … Read more
Japanese sweet potatoes, also known as satsumaimo, are a delicious and nutritious vegetable to grow. Their creamy texture and sweet, chestnut-like flavor make them excellent for roasting, mashing, or adding to soups and stews Here is a comprehensive guide on how to plant Japanese sweet potatoes so you can enjoy a bountiful harvest Overview of … 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