Lettuce is a cool-season crop that can be grown in spring and fall in most climates. Starting lettuce from seed indoors provides several advantages over direct-sowing outdoors. Transplanting lettuce seedlings at the right time is key for a bountiful harvest. This comprehensive guide will walk you through when and how to transplant lettuce for optimal … Read more
We all know the voluptuous summer fragrance of the twining honeysuckle. It’s such a familiar feature of our hedgerows and yards. If you already know how to grow honeysuckle, it will give you beautiful color, a wonderful scent, and easy growth. Climbing honeysuckle bring us billowing color, intoxicating evening fragrance and valuable nesting sites for … Read more
It is also called Dracaena trifasciata. The snake plant is one of the most common and well-known houseplants today. These plants are simple to grow but are very sensitive. It can hurt the plant if it doesn’t get enough water and sunlight. Overwatering in snake plants has become very common. The leaves will turn yellow … Read more
The Leyland cypress is a popular ornamental tree known for its fast growth rate and versatility in landscaping. With its graceful form and soft evergreen foliage, this tree adds beauty and privacy to yards year-round. This guide will provide a complete overview of Leyland cypress trees along with helpful pictures so you can learn to … Read more
With their delicate flowers and lush foliage, Japanese anemone plants add graceful elegance to any garden. If you’re looking to add these beauties to your own outdoor space, you may be wondering where to find Japanese anemone plants for sale. Fortunately, these perennials are readily available from a variety of retailers and nurseries. This guide … Read more
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My live oak trees have been dropping tons of greenish brown things over the past week or so. Can I leave this stuff where it is on my lawn? Can I leave it where there is no grass? … Read more
With its striking dark red foliage and elegant white blooms, Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ makes a dramatic statement in the garden. This perennial was named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1996 for good reason. Its versatility and low maintenance make it a standout choice for many garden settings. When combining Husker Red with other plants … Read more
It’s easy and fun to divide and move agave plants and other plants that make clone offshoots, or “pups.” With a little work and patience, you can make your gardening budget go further by including them in your garden design. If you don’t have any more room, they also make great gifts! We’re not talking … Read more
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial that produces tart stalks perfect for pies, jams and other sweet treats. While traditionally grown in garden beds rhubarb can also be grown successfully in containers. With the right strategies, you can harvest abundant rhubarb from pots on your patio, balcony, or doorstep. Choosing a Container Rhubarb has a large … Read more
Vibrant, beautiful and easy to grow and propagate, there are so many reasons to grow hardy geraniums. Plenty thrive in shade, too. These kinds of plants will do well anywhere the soil is mostly fertile and not too dry or wet, like at the base of a north-facing wall or in the dappled shade of … Read more