Clematis plants, including climbing vines and spreading varieties, feature large, colorful flowers. Growing them is fairly easy, but pruning clematis tends to instill fear in some gardeners. This fear is unwarranted, as pruning simply comes down to when your clematis blooms. Like many large-flowered garden species, clematis vines are usually pruned to encourage new growth … Read more
Because more people are living in cities with less space, smaller plant varieties have become more popular in recent years. Shrubs are an important part of any landscape because they add color, texture, and structure to beds, borders, and foundation plantings. Small shrubs that flower can add a welcome splash of color almost all year, … Read more
Clay soils bring many gardeners out in a cold sweat. They have a reputation as back-breaking and impossible to work with. But the truth is that it can be truly brilliant in a garden. They keep a lot of water and are full of nutrients, which are two things plants need to grow well. In … Read more
Having the right soil is crucial for growing vibrant healthy aquatic plants in ponds and water features. Ordinary garden soil or potting mix will simply float away or turn to mush underwater. Aquatic plants need a soil that will stay put retain moisture, and provide nutrients. With the right ingredients, it’s easy to make custom … Read more
Pest infestations can quickly take over a home. Ants marching in lines across countertops, cockroaches skittering behind appliances, spiders dangling from ceilings – it’s enough to make your skin crawl. Harsh chemical pesticides may eliminate these unwelcome critters but many homeowners are understandably wary of using such toxic products indoors. This is where Stem bug … Read more
If you eat a lot of avocados or make a lot of guacamole, you might end up with a lot of peels and pits in your trash. Is there something you can do with all this? As a matter of fact, there is!. As avocados surge in popularity, so does the question of what to … Read more
String of pearls: Senecio Rowleyanus is a lovely succulent that grows in a wall and adds a unique touch to any home. The plant grows fast and propagates easily and can grow both indoor and outdoor. There is a lovely succulent called Senecio Rowleyanus Strings of Pearls that you can grow. And there’re a few … Read more
It can be annoying that your bird bath is always green with algae after you’ve made it a bird sanctuary in your backyard. The easiest way to fix this is to follow these four suggestions, which will stop algae from growing in your bath in the first place. I’ll talk about how to use apple … Read more
Rose of Sharon shrubs are classified as hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Within those zones, they should overwinter easily, barring exceptional weather. If you live in zone 5 or 4 or know that it will be very cold, you may be wondering how to protect your plant so that it can make it until spring. … Read more
Mexican feather grass also known as Nassella tenuissima, is a beautiful ornamental grass that adds texture and movement to gardens and landscapes. With its delicate hair-like foliage that sways gracefully in the breeze, it’s easy to see why this grass is so popular. But like any plant, Mexican feather grass has specific needs when it … Read more