Foxgloves add elegant vertical spikes to the summer garden. Their tubular flowers come in a range of colors like purple, pink, white, yellow and peachy-pink. Before you can enjoy their beautiful blooms, you need to know the best time to sow foxglove seeds. Foxgloves are biennials, meaning they take two years to complete their lifecycle … Read more
When you see a magnolia, do you think of the warm weather and clear skies of the south? You’ll be surprised at how hardy these beautiful trees are. Some cultivars even qualify as zone 4 magnolias. Read on for information about cold hardy magnolia trees. Lots of gardeners think of the spreading magnolia as a … Read more
Did you know that spinach grows back after you pick it? All you have to do is pick the right leaves at the right time, and every few days the plants will send up new leaves for you to pick again. It’s very easy to pick spinach, and there are a few different ways to … Read more
Mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata) is an invasive annual vine that can quickly overtake other plants. With its triangular leaves, barbed stems, and rapid growth rate, mile-a-minute weed poses a threat to natural habitats across much of the eastern United States. While easy to identify once you know what to look for, there are several other … Read more
Poinsettias are small shrubs that grow wild in Mexico’s tropical forests with leaves that fall off in the fall. But for most of us, they come into our homes during the holidays to add some color. Although these traditional beauties aren’t difficult to maintain, watering poinsettia plants can be tricky. Do you want to know … Read more
3 November 2022, written by Barbara Pleasant Little potatoes always get by me when it’s time to harvest, no matter how hard I try. The next year, they grow on their own among the cabbage or corn. The volunteer potatoes are robust plants, because they are growing the way potatoes want to grow, as perennials. … Read more
The golden mimosa, also known as Acacia baileyana or Cootamundra wattle, is a beautiful ornamental tree admired for its graceful weeping branches and bright golden yellow blooms As an avid gardener, I’ve found that golden mimosas make stunning accent trees that can really brighten up any outdoor space If you’re looking to add some wow-factor … Read more
With their gnarled trunks and silvery green leaves, olive trees have an aged, timeless beauty. These symbolic trees also provide the delicious olives and oil that are staples of Mediterranean cuisine. If you want to appreciate the visual and cultural impacts of olive trees, pictures offer a great way to showcase their enduring appeal. Documenting … Read more
With its brilliant red fall display, the burning bush shrub lights up landscapes with blazing color. Find out where you can purchase this eye-catching plant and how to incorporate it into your garden design. What is a Burning Bush Shrub? The burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub valued for its vivid crimson foliage … Read more
Your soils quality is important when growing or establishing a healthy garden. There is an assortment of products available, including lime, fertilizers and pesticides. When used correctly and in the right conditions, barn lime can help your garden grow and keep the soil’s pH level. Barn lime is basic agricultural lime. It is also known … Read more