It is a common practice on golf courses to add a thin layer of sand over the green. This is called “top dressing,” and it is a normal part of golf course maintenance to keep thatch from building up. Sand is also used to level low spots in turf areas. “Is sand good for lawns?” … Read more
Elephant garlic is a unique and tasty variety of garlic that produces enormous bulbs with large cloves. It has a mild, sweet flavor that makes it versatile to use in cooking. If you want to grow your own elephant garlic, you’ll need to source high quality elephant garlic seed bulbs or individual cloves. Here’s what … Read more
With their lush green foliage and dense branching habit, laurels make a beautiful evergreen hedge. However, laurels are relatively slow growing compared to other hedging plants. If your new laurel hedge seems to be taking its sweet time establishing or an older one is stalling out, there are things you can do to accelerate growth. … Read more
Iris come in a rainbow of colors, but the elegant pairing of white and purple blooms creates an especially beautiful effect. These classic iris tones complement each other perfectly. Adding both white and purple iris to your garden guarantees a showstopping display. The Allure of Purple Irises Purple is one of the most popular and … Read more
Growing your own cut flowers can be an incredibly rewarding hobby for any gardener. Not only does it allow you to decorate your home with beautiful blooms grown right in your own yard, but it can also save money compared to buying flower arrangements. Starting a cut flower garden does require some planning and preparation, … Read more
Kalanchoes are popular succulent houseplants known for their bright and showy yellow, orange, pink, red or white blooms. One of the most common kalanchoe varieties is the Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, also known as the Flaming Katy. This easy-to-grow succulent produces clusters of yellow, orange, pink and red flowers that can bloom repeatedly for many weeks. With … Read more
With their cheery faces and towering height, sunflowers are a beloved warm-season annual. The black oilseed type offers the bonus of highly nutritious seeds that both humans and birds relish. Black oilseeds are a cinch to plant directly in the garden from seed. Follow this guide for tips on when to sow, ideal planting conditions, … Read more
There are times when you water your money tree and then see that the leaves are drooping after a few days. You think to yourself, “I must have given it too much water!” but how can you be sure? One problem the money tree has is that farmers are giving it too much water. Why … Read more
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Every Bonnie tomato label tells you to plant them deep enough so that two thirds of the plant is below ground. In other words, if you buy a 10-inch plant, all but the top three to four inches are buried. Why? Because the plant will have a better, stronger root system. Better roots mean better … Read more