This time of year, our vegetable harvests should be in full swing. If you’ve been picking tomatoes and bell peppers, you may have seen a group of bugs we call stinkbugs. Around the beginning of May, you may have seen one to five of them on your vegetables. Now, the populations look to be high … Read more
Weeping cherry trees are beloved for their graceful, cascading branches and profuse spring blooms Their petite size makes them an ideal focal point in any landscape When shopping for a weeping cherry tree, it’s important to understand the various size options so you can select the right fit for your space. Typical Mature Heights Most … Read more
With its graceful, cascading branches covered in pristine white blooms each spring the Snow Fountain weeping cherry is one of the most elegant and popular flowering trees for landscapes. But before planting this eye-catching specimen it’s important to understand its mature size, growth habits and care needs. Overview of Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry Snow Fountain … Read more
I love spider plants because they remind me of a beautiful bad hair day. Actually, it’s like an ’80s hairdo, which I still love to rock every once in a while. It’s something that Bob makes fun of me for, or more accurately, it’s something that he teases me about. I used to do the … Read more
The melodic call of birds in the morning is a great way to wake up. These little animals are happy and busy. They whistle all day as they look for food and take care of their young. Many homeowners provide a food source for the birds in their area, attracting more to their yard. Amateur … Read more
Mandevilla is a beautiful, prolific flowering vine that thrives in hot weather. When it’s not exposed to cold weather, it grows quickly and can get as long as 20 feet (6 m). ) in length. If you don’t take care of it, though, it can start to look messy and not flower as much as … Read more
The first spring we farmed in New Hampshire, we excitedly planted several beds of potatoes. After that, it was very cold and wet all spring and into summer, which made plants sad and soggy. We were forced to harvest tiny potatoes before they rotted in the ground. Our haul may have been smaller than the … Read more
Really? Yes, you can grow a blueberry plant in a pot. Not only is it possible, it’s also pretty easy. When you grow blueberries in a pot, you have more choices about where to put them and how to care for them. Plus, there are many varieties of blueberry that are well-adapted to grow in … Read more
If you’ve noticed dark spots marring the foliage of your prized azaleas, you’re not alone Azalea leaf spots are a common issue plaguing these popular spring-blooming shrubs. While usually not fatal, black spots on azalea leaves are an alarm bell indicating underlying problems This article covers the various potential causes of azalea leaf spotting and … Read more
The Swiss cheese plant (Monstera adansonii) is an impressive, low-maintenance houseplant known for its large, heart-shaped leaves. These leaves develop holes as the plant matures, due to fenestration, making them resemble a Swiss cheese. The Monstera adansonii usually does well in places with bright, indirect sunlight and moderate temperatures. It also doesn’t need to be … Read more