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Loquats are a delicious fruit that have a sweet, tangy flavor reminiscent of a mix between peaches, citrus, and pears. With their sunny yellow-orange hue when ripe, loquats add a pop of tropical flair. Determining when loquats are at their peak ripeness ensures you can fully enjoy their sweetness and juicy texture. This guide covers … Read more
The Campsis x ‘Indian Summer’ is an exciting trumpet vine hybrid that brings tropical flair to gardens. This vigorous climber combines the hardiness of our native trumpet creeper with the exotic look of a tropical vine. Read on to learn all about growing and caring for Campsis ‘Indian Summer’. Overview of Campsis Indian Summer Campsis … Read more
Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is a popular aquatic plant known for its oxygenating abilities and helping to deter algae growth. With its feathery green leaves and fast growth rate, hornwort can thrive in ponds once established correctly. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to plant hornwort in your pond. Selecting a Location When choosing where to … Read more
As a nutritious leafy green, most people are familiar with eating kale leaves fresh or cooked. But did you know that kale’s seed pods are also edible? When kale is left to complete its two-year growing cycle and go to flower and seed, the seed pods that form can be harvested and eaten, similar to … Read more
The gorgeous blooms and sweet scent of sweet peas can add charm and fragrance to any space. While traditionally grown on trellises did you know you can also cultivate these delightful vines in hanging baskets? With the right care and variety selection growing sweet peas in hanging baskets can be a fun and fulfilling garden … Read more
With their large, colorful blooms, hydrangeas are a much-loved garden shrub One of the tricks to growing gorgeous hydrangeas is understanding how soil pH affects bloom color. This often leads to questions about using lime, which raises pH, on hydrangeas Below, we’ll explore if applying lime to hydrangeas is recommended and how it impacts color. … Read more
The mimosa tree, also known as silk tree, is a beautiful ornamental tree native to Asia. It produces lovely pink pom pom-like flowers that have a delicate sweet scent. Beyond its ornamental virtues the bark of the mimosa tree has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. Mimosa bark contains beneficial plant compounds and … Read more
It’s an exciting time when you first see those tiny seed leaves (cotyledons) emerge from seed starting mix But then the waiting game begins for the seedling’s first true leaves Sometimes that second set of leaves seems to take forever to appear, or doesn’t show up at all. What gives? There are a few key … Read more
Growing geraniums from seed is an easy, rewarding way to add beautiful color to your garden. The process does take some time and patience, but starting geraniums from seed allows you to grow a wider variety of colors compared to buying transplants. With proper care and timing, you can grow geraniums from seed and enjoy … Read more
As gardens mature and plants outgrow their space dividing becomes an essential technique for most gardeners. Dividing, or cutting plants into pieces serves to rejuvenate overgrown specimens, generate new plants, and improve flowering and health. When done properly, dividing perennials, shrubs, bulbs, and other plants can yield impressive results. Why Divide Plants? Several key reasons … Read more