Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowers in the garden. They’re a beautiful way to welcome summer and, with the right types and care, they can be a party that lasts all season. It may seem like the easiest part of taking care of your hydrangeas is planting them, but it is very important … Read more
Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest pumpkins. Find out which plants grow best next to pumpkins and which ones you should avoid. Find out what you should plant next to a pumpkin and what you shouldn’t. Find out if pumpkins will choke out other plants. Whether you have grown pumpkins before or this is … Read more
The peace lily’s shiny, spear-shaped, dark green leaves and beautiful white flowers are to die for, right? But there’s one more thing that makes it a great plant for plant lovers: it’s very easy to take care of. Even though it’s not picky, this houseplant from the tropical areas of the Americas and Southeast Asia … Read more
Putting up a roost box outside can help birds make it through the winter. These shelters for wild birds are warm and cozy places to go when it’s snowy and cold, and for smaller backyard birds, they can mean the difference between life and death. But what are roost boxes? How are they different from … Read more
We’re going to tell you everything you need to know to grow onions from seeds, including how to read the seed packets, pick the right variety for your area, and know when to move them to the garden. If you’ve wanted to learn how to grow onions from seed, you’re in the right place. I’m … Read more
The key to keeping Fiddle Leaf Figs healthy and looking good is to find the right watering balance. Interestingly, two of the most common problems Fiddle owners have are either too much or too little watering. What’s more, telling which is which is a task in and of itself!. Since Fiddle Leaf Figs often lose … Read more
Cherry blossoms are one of the most iconic symbols of spring The gorgeous pink and white flowers bloom for just a fleeting period each year, capturing the ephemeral beauty of the changing seasons But did you know that those delicate blossoms can turn into tasty cherry fruits? Read on for a guide to sakura fruits … Read more
Do you like plants? Do you want to add plants that like water and soak up water to your gardens because of spring floods? Stone Solutions can help you with that. Because of its severe spring floods and short summers, Maine can be scary for new gardeners and green thumbs moving from warmer destinations. The … Read more
Rhubarb is a popular plant grown for its edible stalks. However, there are several other plants that are commonly mistaken for rhubarb due to their similar appearance. As a gardener, it’s important to be able to identify these rhubarb lookalikes to avoid harvesting the wrong plant. In this article, we’ll go over the key characteristics … Read more
I’ve been gardening for a long time, but I didn’t always grow asparagus because I didn’t want to dedicate a garden bed to a long-lasting perennial crop. But over time, I realized I was missing out on one of nature’s best gifts. Home-grown asparagus is unsurpassed in flavor and sweetness, and it’s downright beautiful too. … Read more