With their profuse blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, white and more, petunias are a summertime garden favorite These fast-growing annuals or tender perennials instantly fill beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets with vivid color But petunias are tropical plants that evolved in warmer climates. They lack natural cold hardiness when grown in most … Read more
Growing vegetables in containers is a great alternative to planting them in beds in the ground. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have much room, bad soil, or can’t or don’t want to bend all the way down to the ground. Containers can help you. Keep reading to learn how to grow cabbage in containers. … Read more
We’re hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy the smell of fresh roses gracing their home or garden. Their delicate perfume and charming appearance will enrich any and every environment. Because of improvements in gardening and flower preservation, we can enjoy the sweet smell of roses almost all year long. But how exactly is this … Read more
This is a new heritage raspberry plant that I planted this season. The leaves are turning spotted yellow. I put a lot of garden compost in the hole before planting, so I’m not sure if it’s a disease or a lack of feed. When you click “Accept,” you agree that Houzz and our partners can … Read more
Foundation shrubs serve as a long-term, permanent framework for your home. In this blog, we’ll talk about what foundation shrubs are for, how to best use them, and some of our top picks that will meet the long-term needs of your garden without compromising the look of your home. When landscaping near foundations, pipes, or … Read more
Evergreen ground cover plants will add texture, foliage and flowers to the tricky areas of the backyard Plants that cover the ground are an important part of any garden border or planting arrangement in the backyard. Ground cover plants usually grow low to the ground and have a tight, creeping, or spreading habit. They can … Read more
If you see a fox in your neighborhood, it’s no cause for alarm. Heres what you need to know. Foxes eat both plants and animals. They hunt very small animals and look for food in cities and towns where pet food and trash are easy to find. It’s not unusual for a fox to be … Read more
For me plants are some of the most exciting living beings, even though they live in slow motion. They have fascinating abilities and just so much potential! Thats why I studied organic farming. But because there aren’t many plants in my city, I like to go hiking in the nearby mountains on the weekends. In … Read more
With its striking striped foliage, the rattlesnake plant, also known as Calathea lancifolia, makes a dramatic statement in any indoor garden. However, this tropical beauty can be fussy, and a common issue many plant parents face is rattlesnake plant leaves turning yellow. While frustrating, yellowing leaves are the plant’s way of communicating that something is … Read more
The trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), which is also called hummingbird vine, is a strong plant that has thick vines and lots of pretty trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer to the first frost in the fall. If you have access to a healthy plant, you can easily start a new trumpet vine from cuttings. Read on to … Read more