Do you want to grow garlic that wins prizes? Do you want to make really big garlic bulbs? Garlic grows best in the best conditions, and with a little extra care, your crop can get much bigger. Picture: Tiny but cute Siberian bulb on the left and large elegant German Red bulb on the right. … Read more
The spider plant, which is also called the airplane plant, is one of the easiest houseplants to take care of. Instead of the specific steps needed to grow plants like orchids and fiddle leaf figs, your spider plant can do well in a lot of different situations and even be left alone for a while. … Read more
Planting your garden with a myriad of colors can help create a beautiful, botanical picture. However, some flower colors are rarer than others. One such color of flower you might not have in your garden yet is blue. Blue is the color of tranquility, peace, and serenity. Because blue doesn’t happen very often in nature, … Read more
A few months ago I talked about planting seeds for fruit trees. Today on social media I saw a recommendation for something you hear about much less frequently. This is done by cutting off the suckers that grow around a fruit tree and moving the trees to a new spot with some of their roots … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Hollyhocks are considered by many gardeners to be a classic cottage garden flower. Single and double hollyhocks come in a wide range of colors and can make a beautiful display in an ornamental garden. In the past, … Read more
Building your own balcony can seem like a daunting task but with the right materials, tools and a bit of elbow grease, you can have your own outdoor oasis in no time. As someone who just built their first balcony last summer, I want to share what I learned so you can avoid some of … Read more
When your cat is around, it can be hard to keep your plants healthy, to say the least. If your cat is like most, they occasionally enjoy nibbling on your plants. Friskier cats might bat at the plants or attack them to play. Some cats might even try to use a potted plant as their … Read more
As a firewood enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for logs that will provide maximum heat and burn time. When scrounging or buying wood, one of the first indicators of quality is the color of the freshly split wood. A vibrant yellowish hue when wood is split open often signals a top-shelf hardwood. But not … Read more
Our favourite tree fern, Dicksonia antarctica comes from south-east Australia. They never lose their leaves and grow back on thick, fluffy trunks that can get as tall as 15 feet or more after many years. Their canopy of delicately feathered symmetrical fronds can grow to 12ft across. No wonder then, that theyre called tree ferns. … Read more
Read through our comprehensive Japanese knotweed identification guide below. If you’re still not sure, watch our Identification video, get our Quick Digital ID Guide, or send us your pictures, and we’ll tell you for free if it’s knotweed. Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica syn. Japan’s Fallopia It used to be admired for its beauty, durability, and … Read more