Maple tree helicopters, also known as samaras or keys, are the winged seeds produced by maple trees. While beautiful to look at as they twirl down from the trees, these seedpods can lead to unwanted maple seedlings sprouting in your yard. If you want to enjoy your maple trees without dealing with a forest of … Read more
Hyacinth lovers all over Cape Cod are checking the weather forecasts for March 21st and 22nd to see if the twenty-degree temperatures will hurt their plants’ buds. We are very worried about damage to our signature plant this year after last year’s Polar Vortex, which killed most of these shrubs to the ground and made … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Chili pepper plants benefit from being fertilized throughout the growing season. If you give your plants the right nutrients, they will produce a lot of fruits. However, some growers, especially those who are new to growing chilies, … Read more
Hydrangeas are beloved flowering shrubs that bring big, beautiful blooms to gardens and landscapes. The large mophead and lacecap flowers come in a range of colors like blue, purple, red, and pink. One of the most classic and charming combinations is pink and white hydrangea bushes. The mix of blushing pink blossoms and crisp white … Read more
Leaves can provide a wealth of information about a plant With just a simple leaf specimen, you can often identify an unknown plant or determine if it would be suitable for propagation. Learning the proper methods for collecting, pressing, and storing plant leaves is key to getting the most out of these incredible photosynthetic factories! … Read more
As autumn approaches each year, deciduous trees like oak, maple, and birch undergo an amazing transformation. Their green summer leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown before falling to the ground. Within just a few weeks, majestic broadleaf trees that were densely cloaked in foliage are suddenly bare. This shedding of leaves … Read more
Squirrels scurrying up trees and leaping from branch to branch may look cute and harmless, but they can cause serious property damage. As agile climbers, squirrels often take up residence in trees, where they can chew through wooden fixtures, destroy gardens, and cause power outages by gnawing through wires. Getting rid of squirrels in trees … Read more
Easter lilies are tall, beautiful, and classic flowers that will add color and scent to your backyard every summer. They look great in pots and borders, and they’re easy to take care of. They can also be cut and displayed indoors, filling each room with their unrivalled charm. There are three main types of these … Read more
There are a total of 16 different playable characters in the massively underrated deckbuilder roguelike,Across the Obelisk. Four of them will be unlocked by default, and players will have to slowly get the other ones over the course of their many runs. And each player can unlock them at a different time, so different people … Read more
Recently, you may have seen bursts of yellow, coral, and maybe even red coming out from between the prickly pear pads. Thats because these cacti arent about to be upstaged by their wildflower and palo verde blossom predecessors. And we are here for it. While you enjoy the beautiful flowers, here are three facts about … Read more