The Yuki Cherry Blossom shrub, also known as Yuki Cherry Blossom Deutzia, is a beautiful landscape plant that bursts into a profusion of pink and white blooms in spring This compact deciduous shrub packs a visual punch with its two-toned cherry blossom-like flowers With proper care, the Yuki Cherry Blossom shrub will provide years of … Read more
Red hot poker (Kniphofia spp.) is a popular perennial flower with showy, torch-like blooms in shades of red, orange and yellow. Also called torch lily, these South African natives are easy to grow from seed. But first you need to know how to identify when seeds are ready for harvest. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more
Evening primroses are a beautiful addition to any garden with their bright, colorful blooms that open in the evening. An added bonus is that allowing some flowers to go to seed provides an ample supply of evening primrose seeds you can collect for future plantings or to share with gardening friends. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Venus flytrap kits containing dormant plants are popular gifts and fun, educational projects for kids and plant lovers alike. While taking care of these intriguing carnivorous plants may seem daunting, with the proper care, your dormant Venus flytrap can thrive. This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to successfully grow your Venus flytrap from … Read more
Come spring, crab apple trees erupt in a profusion of delicate pink or white blooms It’s a stunning sight that captures the essence of the season But an intriguing question arises – can these ornamental blossoms be eaten? Let’s explore the edibility and uses of crab apple flowers. Crab apples belong to the Malus genus … Read more
Autumn brings falling leaves, cozy sweaters and an abundance of apples. If you have an apple tree in your yard you likely find yourself with more apples than you know what to do with once harvest time comes around. While apples make for a healthy snack on their own, there are so many other delicious … Read more
If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. Today, I’m excited to share my journey with Mathilda Gutges hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mathilda Gutges’). You might be wondering if you can plant Mathilda Gutges hydrangea outside if you’re like me and are eager to learn how to garden. … Read more
When it comes to fertilizing plants, one of the most confusing topics is understanding NPK ratios. NPK stands for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium – the three main macronutrients plants need. The numbers on a fertilizer label indicate the percentage of each nutrient in the fertilizer. For example, a 5-10-5 fertilizer contains 5% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus, … Read more
With their attractive foliage and easy care nature, hostas are some of the most popular perennials for shady gardens. But before filling your yard with these lush leaves, it helps to know what to expect price-wise for hosta plants of various sizes from different sources. Here’s an overview of typical hosta plant prices. Hosta Size … Read more
It’s pretty common to cut into a bell pepper and find a small pepper inside the bigger pepper. You may be wondering, “Why is there a small pepper in my bell pepper?” Read on to find out what makes a pepper have a baby pepper inside it. As a vegetable gardener, I love growing all … Read more