Summer is in full swing and your hydrangea blooms are bursting with color. Or are they? These beautiful flowering shrubs are low maintenance but sometimes they can cause gardeners some anguish. At the top of the list is anything that has to do with flowers that don’t look good, especially flowers that turn brown. Hydrangeas … Read more
Trees and pests don’t work well together. But is it really that easy? It’s not always clear-cut when it comes to ants around our trees and their roots and stems. There are kinds of ants that don’t hurt trees and can even help them stay healthy. Others, however, may be harmful to trees. Find out … Read more
People who like to keep plants inside often choose peace lilies, which have beautiful white flowers and lush green leaves. People often ask, “Can peace lily be outside?” The answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no,” because it depends on things like the weather, the plant’s environment, and how it’s cared for. We’ll talk … Read more
I love my hibiscus plants so much. They make me think of the tropics and summer. This tropical plant can produce bright, colorful blooms. But this year my blooms were falling off before they opened. After looking into the reasons why this might be happening, I thought others might be as well. That being said, … Read more
Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer-flowering bulbs that gardeners can grow. With their riotous colors and ability to bloom from midsummer until frost, it’s no wonder they are so popular. One of the great things about dahlias is that you can increase your stock from year to year by separating the tubers when … Read more
You can easily grow a fiddle leaf fig from a single cutting. This means that you can use this simple method to grow more fiddle leaf fig trees for free. This article will show you how to take fiddle leaf fig cuttings and grow new plants from them. It will also give you tips on … Read more
The regal pink princess philodendron is already loved for its stunning foliage, but a distinctive variegated variety called the half moon pink princess philodendron is gaining popularity among plant collectors This unique morph shows off color variations that make it stand out from the classic green-and-pink leaves. In this article, we’ll explore what defines the … Read more
If you don’t have a garden outside your igloo, your lettuce crop will probably be over by late June, or maybe even earlier. As the weather gets warmer in the summer, these cool-weather plants are often the first in my garden to send up flower stalks. I’ve always thought it was unfair that Mother Nature … Read more
A lot of fiddle leaf fig owners find it very scary when they see that their beloved tree has lost a leaf or, gasp, several leaves. Take a deep breath before you start to worry and water, repot, buy grow lights, put your plant outside, or look for bugs. The good news is that fiddle … Read more
This lacey white perennial is popular for a good reason: it’s strong enough to handle heavy rain but light enough to give your yard a delicate look. It’s an easygoing plant that soaks up full sun and attracts plenty of butterflies from summer to fall. Why we love it: Shasta daisies look good in almost … Read more