The Majestic Beauty of Dark Purple Coleus Plants With their stunning dark foliage, dark purple coleus plants are some of the most coveted varieties for adding dramatic color to gardens and containers. Ranging from deep purple to nearly black, these mesmerizing plants are easy to grow and make a bold statement wherever they are planted. … Read more
Bright Lights Swiss chard is a beautiful and tasty type of chard that adds bright color to any vegetable garden. Chard is both pretty and healthy. Its stems are brightly colored in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white, and its leaves are dark green and ruffled. I’ll show you how to grow Bright … Read more
Roma tomatoes, which are also called Italian plum tomatoes, are one of the most popular types of tomatoes grown in farms and home gardens. Roma tomatoes are great for making sauces, salsas, and canned goods because they are long and meaty. But what does a Roma tomato really look like? In this article, we show … Read more
When spring arrives it’s always exciting to see those first new shoots emerging on your rose bushes. This new growth signals that the plant is healthy and gearing up for another season of beautiful blooms. As a rose gardener you’ll want to understand the different types of new growth that can occur and how to … Read more
A man cave shed can be the ultimate backyard retreat – a private space to indulge your hobbies, interests, and passions But small spaces present a unique design challenge how do you pack all the man cave must-haves into a compact footprint? The solution is getting creative with layout, maximizing every square inch, and selecting … Read more
Can You Divide Russian Sage? A Complete Guide to Propagating this Fragrant Perennial Russian sage is a gorgeous perennial that brings lovely purple-blue blooms and silver foliage to gardens from midsummer into fall. It has a beautiful airy look and a lovely fragrance that makes it a joy to have in your outdoor space. If … Read more
As an avid gardener, I’m always looking for ways to extend the growing season and plant as late into fall as possible. Perennials are a great option for fall planting, as many varieties do well when put in the ground in autumn In this article, we’ll explore how late you can plant perennials based on … Read more
People often say that terrariums are low maintenance and simple to take care of. After a few months, when things start to go wrong, it can be disappointing. Perhaps the glass has become fogged with green algae. Or a fern’s once-tidy leaves have become wild and could push the lid up. Sometimes the worst thing … Read more
It might seem impossible to grow fresh tomatoes indoors, but it can be easy and fun if you know what to do. Windowsill gardening lets anyone, even those who don’t have a garden outside, enjoy homegrown tomatoes all year long. If you follow these easy steps, you can grow cherry tomatoes or even full-sized varieties … Read more
Tree pruning is an important job for gardeners and arborists. People often ask, though, if pruning a tree slows down the growth of its roots. The short answer is no, pruning does not slow down root growth. But wrong or too much pruning can stress a tree and stop its growth in and out of … Read more