Common parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a member of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is common as a garnish or as a flavoring in many dishes and salads. Curly types look great in most gardens too, whether they’re used in a border or with other herbaceous plants. Native to the Mediterranean area, parsley has a biennial … Read more
While rhubarb is often propagated from root divisions, growing rhubarb from seed is a much more economical method. Many commercial rhubarb plants available from nursery catalogs are just seedlings grown out for a year or two. There are hundreds of rhubarb seedlings you can grow from one nursery rhubarb plant if you just wait. Like … Read more
Pruning and deadheading begonia is recommended to promote a bushier plant with more flowers. Also, prune if your plant becomes leggy. This will help the plant grow in a way that looks healthier and will encourage it to use its energy to make more flowers. Begonias are popular flowering plants that come in over 1,800 … Read more
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