Foxglove is a wild, native plant but also used in perennial displays in the landscape. The tall flower spikes bloom from the bottom up and produce prolific seeds. Should you remove the spent flowers from foxgloves? If you don’t want foxgloves to grow everywhere in your garden, you should remove the spent flowers. Deadheading foxglove … Read more
Russian sage, which is now known as Salvia yangii but used to be called Perovskia atriplicifolia, has bright purple flowers that look like lavender. They go well with its gray-green leaves and give any garden more color. This hardy perennial plant can grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 3–9. It can handle drought, and even … Read more
Hosta plants are easily one of the most popular perennials for the home landscape. Thriving in both full and partial shade conditions, hostas can add both color and texture to flower borders. These easy-to-grow plants are an ideal addition to new and established beds. With minimal care, home gardeners are able to keep their hostas … Read more
Where in the United States doesn’t have mostly clay soils? I haven’t lived anywhere that doesn’t. But that hasn’t stopped me from planting gardens and even fruit trees. There are many important things to do when planting fruit trees to make sure they stay healthy and grow well that this article will talk about. But … Read more
Apricot trees produce sweet, juicy fruit that’s a warm-weather favorite. Proper pruning is key to keeping trees healthy and productive. But when is the best time to prune apricot trees – summer or winter? Turns out summer pruning is ideal to avoid disease and maximize fruiting. Why Prune Apricot Trees in Summer? Most fruit trees … Read more
When the leaves on your money tree start to curl, look at the plant closely to try to figure out what’s wrong. Is it getting enough water? If the leaves are wilting or drooping, it probably needs more water. On the other hand, if the leaves are yellow or brown, they may be getting too … Read more
The Junior Barber Academy, located in Manayunk and led by the P. Michael Boone Foundation, is teaching young students between the ages of 12 and 18 the skills of barbering. The Academy and 21 other area nonprofits received grant funding in June from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s offic…. The Power of Prayer in the Garden … Read more
If you’re looking to add a burst of color to your vegetable garden, Bright Lights swiss chard is a great option. This eye-catching variety produces vibrant red, pink, orange, yellow, and white stems with glossy green leaves. In this article, I’ll share some key details on growing these colorful chard plants successfully. An Overview of … Read more
Most garden sites tell you to rip open the seed heads wearing leather gloves and using pliers. My method doesn’t need any of that, and if you harvest at the right time, it will give you hundreds of seeds… After being fully dried, you can store the seeds for two years in an envelope or … Read more
Sweet potatoes are not usually planted the same way as are white potatoes. Planting white potatoes in the early spring means putting a whole sweet potato in the ground. The cold weather will stop the sweet potato from growing, and it might even go bad. Because of this, planting “slips” after the last frost date … Read more