Poppies hold a special place in many peoples hearts. : Great Scarlet Poppy from Thompson & Morgan It’s easy to add bright waves of color to your garden by growing your own poppies from seeds. They’re also great for filling in empty spots. Even better news? Once planted, they’ll come back year after year, forming … Read more
I was working in the orchard and something caught my eye. In the middle of the orchard, one of the new baby trees had a blossom. The tree is still too young for me to leave it on there, but it made me happy to see it. Peach trees are prized for their sweet juicy … Read more
Welcome to our exciting trip into the magical world of plants! Today, we’ll be learning about the mysterious and interesting plants that begin with the letter “X.” Prepare yourself, because we’re about to find some truly extraordinary plants that you most likely haven’t heard of before! Picture a place where plants have names like Xanadu … Read more
The rose of Sharon is a large hardy flowering shrub that produces abundant blooms throughout summer. With proper care, this beauty can also thrive when grown in a pot or container. Below is a comprehensive guide on successfully growing rose of Sharon in pots. Overview of Rose of Sharon Also known as Hibiscus syriacus, the … Read more
If the ground is packed down, the soil may be wet. If the water table is high, the top level of the ground water is close to the soil surface. Clay soils are wet in winter and baked dry in summer. You will have to work with the soil and pick plants that do well … Read more
With their low mounding habit and brilliantly colored foliage, heucheras, also known as coral bells, are stars of the shade garden. Their nearly neon leaves brighten up dim corners and complement spring bloomers. But heucheras don’t have to shine alone. The right companion plants can make coral bells even more striking. In this guide, we’ll … Read more
People love succulents because they are beautiful and can grow in harsh conditions. But how big do succulents get if you take good care of them? In this guide, we’ll look at the different things that affect succulent growth and give you an idea of how big some of the most popular types of succulents … Read more
When you look at an English ivy (Hedera helix), it’s like getting a Valentine every time. The plant has lots of heart-shaped leaves that are different shades of green, from dark to light green, and some are speckled. English ivy is a vining plant that smothers buildings and races across the ground. While ivy is … Read more
Poinsettias are familiar plants around the winter holidays. The bright colors of these plants chase away the dark winter days from inside, and they are easy to take care of, making them perfect for indoor gardening. Poinsettias are native to Mexico, which means that the only growing zones for them in the US according to … Read more
A lot of gardeners are talking about how hardy gladiolus plants are for winter. Fans just call them “glads.” The traditional wisdom is that you must dig up the corms of glads (Gladiolus spp. ) in the fall and put them away for the winter if you live in a zone below USDA Plant Hardiness … Read more