Foxes are a common sight in our gardens. Living with foxes is a joy for many people but for some, they present as a problem. Find out more about how to get foxes to come into your garden or keep them away in a humane way. Foxes are extremely adaptable animals that can live in … Read more
In the home garden, diseases and bugs don’t usually pose a big problem for daylilies (Hemerocallis species), as long as good gardening practices are used. Because of the summer heat in South Carolina, daylilies should be planted in fall or spring. Daylilies prefer well-drained soil with adequate organic matter. Have the soil tested for the … Read more
Since I’ve learned about organic farming, I like going to our community garden with my friends to try out new ways to grow plants and do other gardening experiments. I care deeply about exploring sustainable and mindful approaches to working with nature. This is my main interest, but I also love flowering plants! My favorite … Read more
For people who want a jasmine vine that will live through the cold winters, Cold Hardy Jasmine is the perfect choice. As long as it’s protected, this variety can handle cold weather up to zone 6. In fact, this plant needs a period of cold weather to flower. This plant looks great in pots or … Read more
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations – soap and oil dishes, sand in th. See more. My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. … Read more
Like weeds with purple flowers, weeds with white flowers are a mixed bag. Some can be helpful, but others aren’t good for growing in your yard because they spread easily, are poisonous, or don’t look good. Some weeds with white flowers can actually improve your soil while others have pretty flowers. You can choose to … Read more
The Perfect Violet Pot is your online destination to buy self-watering pots for your African violets. We sell handmade pots that can take care of your violets for you. Because Beverly Pierson opened our store more than 35 years ago, we know a lot about selling plants and pottery. African violets are beautiful, colorful flowering … Read more
California is world-renowned for its fig production, accounting for 100% of the dried figs and 98% of the fresh figs commercially grown in the United States From the lush orchards in the San Joaquin Valley to fig lovers nationwide, the fig season in California is highly anticipated every year. In this article, we will take … Read more
You can grow red berries in your yard or pick them from the wild if you love them. The first thing you need to do is learn how to spot poisonous red berry trees. When you put red berries in your yard in the fall or spring, they look beautiful against the deep greens and … Read more
Many plants have complicated ways of getting pollinated because they can’t just run off and find a mate and have babies. They often trick or pay animal pollinators to do the work for them. The focal point of these efforts is the flower. Pollinators are drawn to flowers by the promise of a reward, which … Read more