With its wispy, threadlike tendrils, Spanish moss adds a whimsical touch of nature to floral arrangements, wreaths, and home decor While stunningly beautiful, this delicate plant dries out quickly when cut Preserving Spanish moss enables crafters to enjoy its rustic charm long after it’s harvested. There are several methods for preserving and coloring Spanish moss … Read more
Camellias are a popular flowering shrub known for their beautiful blooms and attractive evergreen foliage One of the best things about camellias is their incredibly long blooming season, which can last for months on end. But exactly how long do these flowering shrubs bloom for? Let’s take a closer look at the camellia’s blooming … Read more
An artfully arranged band of bricks handsomely defines the boundary between grass and garden. If you put the bricks down flush with the ground, they can also be used as a mowing guide. You can run the wheels of a push mower right on top of the border edging and not have to use a … Read more
As a long-time avid gardener, I take pride in being able to identify most ornamental plants on sight. But weeds are another matter. Identifying the usual cast of weedy characters, like chickweed, henbit, and crabgrass, is no problem. As for more exotic or less common weed species, I confess my knowledge is somewhat limited. That … Read more
Butterfly bushes, also known as summer lilacs or Buddleja plants, are a type of flowering shrub that produces cone-shaped flowers that attract butterflies. If you want to see pictures of a butterfly bush, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will look at what butterfly bushes are, what they look like, and … Read more
Iris beds should be kept clear of weeds and other junk so that the tops of the rhizomes can get some sun. Bloom stalks should be cut off close to the base after all buds have finished blooming. Healthy green leaves should be left undisturbed all summer, but diseased or brown leaves should be removed. … Read more
Agastache foeniculum, or anise hyssop, is a short-lived herbaceous perennial plant with blue flowers and fragrant leaves that can be used as a flower or in an herb garden. This plant comes from prairies, dry upland forests, plains, and fields in the upper Midwest and Great Plains into Canada (from northern Colorado to Wisconsin and … Read more
Rose of Sharon are loved for their long and plentiful bloom season. They are in the same family as hibiscus, hollyhock, and mallow. They can often bloom for months in summer given optimal conditions. What should you do if your plant isn’t blooming, the buds aren’t opening, or the leaves are falling off? Maybe the … Read more
One of the best ways to keep your home and dog healthy is to use lime to get rid of the smell of dog urine. Dogs really are man’s best friend, but they can be a pain when they have to go to the bathroom. On some days they warm your heart and make you … Read more
Growing beautiful roses requires vigilance to keep grass and weeds from invading the rose bed or border. Grass steals water, nutrients, and light that roses need to thrive. Getting rid of grass around roses can be tricky, however. The wrong weed killer can damage or kill the roses along with the grass. The best ways … Read more