Why and how potato barrels are a great way to grow potatoes! Make your own potato barrels in an afternoon and plant them. Here’s how and why potato barrels are a great way to grow spuds!. Growing potatoes in barrels is an ingenious way to maximize harvests in small spaces. With just a large container, … Read more
The creeping jenny is a great plant to add to your garden or home collection if you want something low-maintenance that looks great. This vibrant plant is known for its bright yellow color and trailing growth habit. Creeping jenny, also known as Lysimachia nummularia, is a low-growing, creeping plant that is perfect for ground cover. … Read more
Q: I have a question I am hoping you can help me with. We have four very large blue spruce in our front yard. The bottom branches have had a lot of bare spots and dead needles for the past few years. We would prefer not having to remove those branches, but it would appear … Read more
A question that thousands of gardeners ask every year is: “Why is my jasmine drying out and losing leaves?” Jasmine is a tropical plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm weather. The plant usually loses leaves because of something in its environment. Jasmine leaves dropping off can be caused by too much … Read more
I’ve had my Venus flytrap plant for about a year now and it’s been such a fun and unique houseplant to care for. But every year when winter rolls around I start to get a little worried that my flytrap is dying when its leaves start to turn black and droop. After doing some research … Read more
The dappled willow (Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nishiki’) is a popular ornamental tree with a graceful weeping habit. It has lovely gray-green foliage streaked with pink and white. Since this tree grows quickly, pruning a dappled willow is always an important part of the maintenance. Read on for information on dappled willow pruning. The dappled willow also … Read more
Take a quick black garlic internet tour and it is quickly clear. A lot of people are talking about black garlic and much of the information is conflicting. But one thing everyone agrees on: the flavor is nearly indescribable and the culinary possibilities endless. Descriptions include tastes of dark caramel, chocolate, hints of balsamic vinegar, … Read more
Statice blooms are easy to grow, attract beneficial pollinators, and are known for their long-lasting and colorful blooms. If you live in a mild-winter area, it may even become a short-lived perennial. In addition, statice is on many florists’ lists of favorite filler flowers. In this blog, I’ll show you how to grow statice from … Read more
If you’ve noticed the fronds of your parlor palm turning brown, don’t panic! This is a common issue that can be easily fixed with a few simple adjustments to your care routine. As a long-time parlor palm owner myself, I’ve dealt with those frustrating brown tips but was able to get my plant thriving again. … Read more
But you don’t have to move to the South to have a fig tree. Most of them only do well in USDA zones 7 and up. You can grow your own fresh figs even if you live in the North! First, choose the types that can handle cold weather the best. Celeste Fig, Brown Turkey … Read more