Italian cypress trees, which are also called Mediterranean cypress, are tall and thin. They are often planted to guard a country home or estate. But you can also ornament your garden with Italian cypress in containers. An Italian cypress in a pot won’t grow as tall as one planted in the ground, but they can … Read more
People like to grow florist’s cyclamen, also called indoor cyclamen, because of their big, showy winter flowers that come in shades of pink, red, and white. The flowers may be frilly or scented, and are set off by marbled, heart-shaped leaves. In the fall and winter, you can find them at garden centers and florists … Read more
To direct sow your seeds just means to plant them in the garden where they will grow instead of starting them in pots inside under lights. If you live in a warm climate, you can direct sow almost any crop. People who live in colder places either start their seeds indoors under lights or buy … Read more
Choosing the best ground cover plants for slopes and hillsides can be challenging. Some ground covers will wash away almost as fast as you plant them. There are a lot of ground cover plants that grow quickly and can handle heavy rain, even in garden areas that slope. One good thing about growing a ground … Read more
Want a trendy houseplant that is also easy to take care of? You can’t go wrong with a type of monstera. The fenestrate foliage (holey leaves) that develop in mature plants is what most enthusiasts covet them for. The aerial roots of monsteras, on the other hand, can make them look anything from pretty to … Read more
Climbing roses make stunning additions to any outdoor space when grown against walls and structures Their long, flexible canes allow them to be trained to climb vertically, providing beautiful roses at eye level. However, brick and masonry walls can pose some challenges for attaching climbing roses With the right techniques though, you can successfully train … Read more
Mulberry trees are fast-growing, productive fruit trees that can be grown in many climates. While often propagated by cuttings or grafting, it is also possible to grow a mulberry tree from seed at home. Starting mulberries from seed takes patience, but watching your tree grow from seedling to fruiting tree can be incredibly rewarding. In … Read more
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