just read the advise about not putting out cooked turkey fat. Does this work for all kinds of meat fat? We put bacon fat on the bird table all the time. It dissappears within minutes. Should we doscontinue and just use fat balls and suet pellets?. Bacon grease is the leftover fat and oil from … Read more
Why are you digging up the roots? Are you trying to kill the plant? Are you trying to get rid of it? The best way to do it depends on the size of the Azalea. Dig in with a round shovel about twelve (12) inches from the base of the shrub and keep cutting in … Read more
Butterfly bush (Gaura lindheimeri) is a gorgeous flowering plant that attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to the garden With its long blooming spires of white, pink, or red flowers from early summer to fall, butterfly bush makes a great addition to beds, borders, and containers It’s also very easy to grow butterfly bush … Read more
Many people have to get rid of wasp nests during the warmer months, and luckily, it’s not hard to do yourself. The key is to find the nest and treat it accordingly. Controlling wasps requires slightly different treatment methods depending on the species. For some types of wasp nests, its best to physically remove them. … Read more
The elephant ear plant is named for its big, unique leaves that look like the ears of the world’s biggest land animal. However, it can be picky about how much sunlight it gets and how much water it gets. Neglect or over-attention are the primary culprits behind their vibrant green leaves turning a disconcerting yellow. … Read more
Potato plants are grown for their edible tuber or some varieties are grown simply as ornamentals. Anyone who has grown either kind of potato plant can tell you that it can get a little out of hand sometimes. It makes you think, “Should I trim the potato plants?” If so, how do I do that? … Read more
Japanese maples have a well-deserved place in the hearts of many gardeners. They are great specimen trees because they have beautiful leaves in the summer and fall, roots that can handle cold, and a shape that is often compact and easy to work with. They are often bought as saplings, but it’s also possible to … Read more
If you’ve noticed the leaves on your mandevilla vine turning yellow, don’t panic! While discolored foliage is never ideal, yellow leaves are a common issue that can be addressed with a few tweaks to your care routine. As an avid mandevilla grower myself, I’ve dealt with this problem and successfully nursed my plants back to … Read more
Dipladenia, also known as mandevilla, is a gorgeous tropical flowering vine that adds a pop of bright color to gardens, patios, and porches during the warm summer months. But is it an annual or a perennial? The answer depends on where you live and how you grow it. A Tender Tropical Plant Native to tropical … Read more
Lavender’s timeless beauty and alluring fragrance have earned its popularity in gardens all over the world. This perennial Mediterranean herb is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and long-lived. However, it is somewhat slow-growing compared to many annual ornamental flowers. You might be interested in how long lavender takes to fully mature and what you can do to make … Read more