Some birds use nest boxes as roost sites after the breeding season is over. Nest boxes protect birds from rain, snow, wind, and cold, but there are some parts that aren’t great for sleeping in at night. They aren’t always big enough for groups of birds to roost in, and the smooth sides and open … Read more
Primarily grown for their beautiful foliage, hostas are long-lived, shade-loving perennials highly esteemed by gardeners. There are hundreds of cultivars of these easy-to-grow plants that come in a huge range of sizes, from very small to very large, and their leaves come in pretty shades of green, chartreuse, gold, dusky blue, or beautifully variegated. Numerous … Read more
Sometimes it’s a bad sign when you see tiny white bugs on or in the soil of your houseplants. It’s not the only sign that something is wrong; the plant may also have yellowing leaves and slow growth, which are both signs of an infestation. However, not all tiny white bugs are harmful. It is … Read more
A beautiful plant combination to brighten up a shaded corner of your garden. These shade-loving plants are easy to grow and look great. They include the showy Tiger Lilies (Lilium lancifolium), the bright red flowers of the Daylily Crimson Pirate (Hemerocallis), Hakonechloa macra Aureola (Hakone Grass), and the small, variegated Plantain Lily June (Hosta). Most … Read more
Do you have a steep hillside, embankment, or sloped area in your yard that is difficult to mow and maintain? Let mother nature lend a hand by planting ground covers! The right plants can stop erosion, suppress weeds, and bring color and texture to challenging slopes When choosing ground covers for hills, look for plants … Read more
Mix varieties of these flowering plants for an array of colors, flower forms, foliage and bloom seasons. Clematis plants are not only vibrant but they also come in a wide range of heights. Some varieties grow above 20 feet tall. You can buy clematis at Spring Hill Nurseries right now and find the right plant … Read more
There is some confusion between mulberries and blackberries because they can look alike and are both very popular to pick. While they might be alike in some ways, there are also plenty of differences between the two. You can now find out what makes these two tasty berries different if you’re interested. The obvious difference … Read more
Geraniums are a popular garden flower known for their bright colors and hardy nature. While geraniums are easily propagated through cuttings, collecting and sowing seeds is also a great way to multiply your plants. But what exactly do geranium seeds look like? Let’s take a close look at the anatomy, harvesting, and sowing of these … Read more
With their stunning blooms climbing up trellises and fences, clematis are a favorite vine for many gardeners. But many mistakenly believe that clematis require full sun to thrive. The truth is that with the right variety selection, clematis can indeed grow successfully in shade. Certain clematis cultivars are more shade-tolerant than others. By choosing appropriate … Read more
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a popular spring-blooming perennial loved for its mats of bright, colorful flowers. This low-growing phlox, also known as moss phlox, produces flowers in shades of white, pink, red, purple, orange and blue in spring and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. But sometimes creeping phlox fails to bloom as … Read more