A Picture Perfect Guide to Viola FlowersBy John Smith Viola flowers, commonly known as violets or pansies, are a beloved flower known for their bright colors and delicate beauty. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know to take the perfect picture of these photogenic blooms. As a nature photographer and gardening enthusiast, … Read more
Rhododendrons are beloved for their stunning blooms in vibrant shades of pink, red, purple, yellow and white When happy and healthy, these flowering shrubs put on an incredible floral display in spring However, many gardeners struggle to get their rhododendrons to bloom well year after year. The good news is that with some simple adjustments … Read more
With its bright, daisy-like blooms in sunny colors like yellow, red and orange, tickseed (Coreopsis spp.) is a favorite perennial in many gardens. This tough, adaptable plant thrives in a range of conditions, providing cheerful flowers for cutting and naturalizing. But exactly how tall does tickseed grow when properly cared for? Typical Tickseed Height Most … Read more
If you have deer in your garden, you’ll know what this means. When you’ve been plant shopping, you’ve probably asked the staff at the nursery to help you pick things that deer won’t eat. Yet what does that really mean?. As a gardener, I love growing vibrant impatiens in shady areas of my yard. Their … Read more
I have two (Chinese, I think) chestnut trees in my backyard that I recently moved into in Indiana. Its around harvest time and the squirrels are going crazy. When I went outside not long ago, I saw a lot of chestnuts that had already been picked. The squirrels must have dropped them on accident. I … Read more
A favorite of all thymes, lemon thyme is great in the garden and the kitchen. Easy to grow. Although it looks like German thyme (or English thyme), it definitely tastes and smells like lemon. Use lemon thyme in any recipe that calls for lemon, including marinades. Lemon thyme grows quickly, so you can cut it … Read more
Scott Adkins, Josh Freeman, Sam Hutton, Hugh Smith, Gene McAvoy, Crystal Snodgrass, Mathews Paret, and Norm Leppla were some of the people who were there. Several species of thrips that are not native to Florida have spread there and are hurting vegetable, ornamental, and agronomic crops badly. Crop damage is caused by thrips feeding and … Read more
I don’t know how a little flower from Sicily that grows on trees came to smell like cotton candy, but the humble sweet pea has done it. I think you should grow sweet peas if a seagull took both of your eyes and flew off with them. You can forget vision! When you live in … Read more
Orange azalea bushes are one of my favorite flowering shrubs. Their bold orange blooms are absolutely stunning in the springtime. If you’re looking to add some bright color to your landscaping orange azaleas are a great choice. The best part is they’re very low maintenance once established. In this article I’ll discuss tips for selecting … Read more
Monstera are well-known to many houseplant parents. The glossy, evergreen leaves make you feel like you’re in the tropics all year, and the perforated leaves make them even more interesting. Species like Monstera deliciosa and M. adansonii are in-demand houseplants, along with cultivated varieties like the white-speckled ‘Thai Constellation. As people become more interested in … Read more