With their vibrant colors and lush foliage bougainvilleas are a popular plant choice for gardens in warm climates. But many gardeners wonder – just how cold tolerant are bougainvilleas? What temperatures can they handle before sustaining damage? In this article we’ll examine the cold hardiness of bougainvillea and factors impacting its ability to withstand frigid … Read more
Looking to add a pop of color to your garden? Vining plants with brilliant orange blooms are a fabulous way to bring excitement to any outdoor space The good news is there are many climbing vines and trailing plants that produce beautiful orange flowers In this article, we’ll highlight 10 of the best vining plants … Read more
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