With its huge, spherical purple flower heads topping towering dark purple stems, Angelica gigas is an eye-catching and statuesque plant that makes a dramatic statement in any garden This impressive biennial is also commonly known as Korean angelica or giant angelica If you’re looking to add an exotic, architectural element to your outdoor space, Angelica … Read more
Indoor plants breathe life into our homes with their verdant foliage and sweet scents. But lurking beneath those vibrant leaves and delicate blooms can be a nuisance – fungus gnats. These tiny black insects thrive in the damp soil of houseplants, emerging to flit around your living space. While harmless, their incessant buzzing and swarming … Read more
You should have daylilies in your yard if you want bright summer color that does well in all kinds of conditions. You can get daylilies in a lot of different colors, and they are both tough and pretty. Here is a look at our collection of daylilies that bloom again and again, giving you color … Read more
As an indoor gardener few sights are as disheartening as a once-vibrant African violet with drooping limp leaves. Your prized plant that was cascading with colorful blooms now looks like it’s given up. But don’t despair! With the right troubleshooting and care, you can often revive a wilting African violet. Read on to learn about … Read more
Let me tell you about the first time I grew broccoli. I planted three in a row. They were one of the first to grow in my garden that year, and I was proud. When the broccoli heads got bigger to the kind you see in stores, I realized I didn’t know how to cut … Read more
Any plant that can bloom through snow is a true winner. Crocuses are the first bright surprise in early spring, painting the landscape in jewel tones. You need to plant the corms at the right time of the year to get the blooms. You need to know when to plant crocus. Read on for … Read more
Keeping Euonymus Small Pruning Tips and Tricks Euonymus is a popular landscape shrub known for its colorful evergreen foliage and dense, mounding growth habit. However, some varieties like the emerald green euonymus japonicus can reach 6-15 feet tall and wide at maturity. For homeowners with small spaces, keeping euonymus plants trimmed to a smaller size … Read more
Cuando se tiene plantas en el interior o exterior de la casa, es esencial regarlas regularmente para que crezcan sanas y fuertes En inglés, la frase común para expresar esta acción es “water the plants” Pero, ¿cómo se dice esto mismo en español? La Traducción Básica La traducción más directa y común de “water the … Read more
I want to grow the biggest pumpkin I have personally ever seen. In real life with my own two eyes, that is. And so far the bar is, thankfully, pretty low. The only pumpkin patches I’ve ever really been to were, like, at elementary schools around New Orleans. There must be a lot of people … Read more
Aloe vera is a tough, semi-tropical plant that comes from North Africa and the SW Arabian Peninsula. It can survive in very harsh conditions. It can grow in poor soils in hot, dry, sunny places with little water, but it can also handle dappled sun or part shade, which means it can be grown successfully … Read more