Hydrangeas are among the most popular flowering shrubs grown in home landscapes, prized for their showy blossoms in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. Their lush blooms add incredible visual interest to gardens when in flower. Luckily, with a bit of knowledge, hydrangea enthusiasts can harvest and collect seeds from these plants for future … Read more
Petunias are a beloved choice for hanging baskets due to trailing habit. Gardeners who want to feed very vigorous plants often can add color, bloom, and charm to their outdoor spaces with hanging baskets and containers. When planted in hanging baskets, these petunia flowers and spent flowers make beautiful cascades of blooms that can turn … Read more
Apple blossom clematis (Clematis armandii ‘Apple Blossom’) is a gorgeous vine coveted by gardeners for its incredible display of fragrant blooms and attractive evergreen foliage With its beautiful flowers and versatility, it’s no wonder this plant is in high demand But where can you find apple blossom clematis for sale? Here’s an in-depth look at … Read more
Bamboo is an iconic plant that conjures images of Asia’s lush rainforests and giant pandas munching on bamboo stalks. But beyond its familiar image, bamboo has a long and rich history as a versatile natural resource utilized in construction, food, medicine, crafts, and more. One of the most intriguing facts about this fascinating plant is … Read more
Entomologist and Lead Researcher Hayley Jones says that gardeners may not want to spend money on home remedies that keep slugs and snails away. Every year, RHS Gardening Advice gets thousands of questions about how to keep slugs and snails away. Gastropod Barriers is a project we started to see if the most common home … Read more
Button mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms worldwide, prized for their versatility in the kitchen and mild, savory flavor. Though they may seem exotic, button mushrooms are surprisingly easy to grow at home with just a few simple steps. In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know as a beginner … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. To do companion planting right, make sure that all the plants in the area need the same amount of light, water, and soil. Heather companion plants should like the cool, moist conditions and acidic soils that these … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. People love amaryllis plants for their big, odd, trumpet-shaped flowers that can be brought inside to bloom in the winter. People who live in warm places often plant amaryllis plants in perennial beds outside after getting them … Read more
Growing butternut trees from seed is a rewarding way to add these beautiful, nut-producing native trees to your property. While butternut trees can be purchased from nurseries, starting them yourself from seed allows you to grow multiple trees for a fraction of the cost. An Overview of Butternut Trees The butternut tree, also called white … Read more
Planting rhododendrons is not difficult at all, but there are a few things that are important to consider. You’ll need to find a good spot for this plant that likes shade and figure out when is the best time to plant a rhododendron. Last but not least, the way you plant the rhododendron is also … Read more