Passiflora becky’s blue and white, also known as Passiflora caerulea ‘Becky’s Blue and White’, is a gorgeous variety of passionflower vine. It produces beautiful blue and white blooms in summer that are striking against its green foliage. This passionflower variety is gaining popularity with home gardeners and landscapers for its beauty and hardiness. Keep reading … Read more
These easy-to-make planters are perfect for Wave Petunias that grow over the edge. It will be so much fun to watch them grow over the next few weeks! We put them on either side of our front door. We’ve worked hard to make our yard and flower beds look nice over the years, but we … Read more
Japanese pieris, pronounced “pee-eh-ruhs,” is a broadleaf evergreen shrub in the heath family. When used as a landscape plant, it looks beautiful and interesting all year long. Japanese pieris is native to Japan, Taiwan, and east China. Its oblong leaves start out reddish-bronze and turn glossy, leathery green as they age. This plant blooms early, … Read more
Walking onion sets, also known as tree onions, Egyptian onions, or topsetting onions, are a unique type of heirloom onion that forms clusters of bulblets on top of their stalks. These bulblets can then be planted to grow new onions, allowing the plants to “walk” across your garden over time. Walking onions are easy to … Read more
For me plants are some of the most exciting living beings, even though they live in slow motion. They have fascinating abilities and just so much potential! Thats why I studied organic farming. But because there aren’t many plants in my city, I like to go hiking in the nearby mountains on the weekends. In … Read more
If you give your dog an apple every day, it might not keep the vet away, but it can be a healthy snack. A lot of people buy apples at the grocery store, like Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Gala, and Granny Smith. These apples are safe for dogs to eat. However, there are a few things … Read more
Create a green indoor or outdoor spot with planters and your favorite plants. At Target, find the right size planter for your greenery. If you want to change the look of your garden, backyard, or front porch, pick planters made of materials that go with your style. Pick from a wide range of stoneware, ceramic, … Read more
Peppers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. It may be difficult to determine exactly when they’re ready to be plucked. Find out how to tell when peppers are ripe and ready to pick! We’ll talk about everything we know about pepper harvesting so you can be sure of your harvest! One of the … Read more
Discover how to perk up your Nerve Plant and prevent droopy leaves with targeted care tips! The nerve plant, also known as Fittonia albivenis, is a beloved houseplant known for its colorful, veined leaves. However, it’s not unusual to find your Fittonia’s leaves drooping, especially if you’re a new owner. Don’t worry – with the … Read more
With its bright yellow flowers blooming along roadsides and fields each fall, goldenrod is a familiar sight across much of North America. But is this attractive wildflower an invasive plant that’s causing harm? There’s no simple yes or no answer. Different goldenrod species vary in their potential to spread aggressively. Goldenrod belongs to the large … Read more