Leek seeds are a great option for home gardeners who want to save seeds year after year Leeks are biennial plants, meaning they take two years to complete their lifecycle and produce seeds. With some planning and patience, you can easily save leek seeds from your healthiest plants for future harvests Overview of Saving Leek … Read more
Growing lavender in pots is a great way to add beauty and fragrance to your outdoor space. With its attractive foliage, vibrant flowers, and pleasant aroma, lavender makes a fantastic container plant. However, success when growing lavender in pots depends largely on using the right potting soil. Lavender has particular soil needs that must be … Read more
Leyland cypress trees are a popular choice for hedges and screens thanks to their rapid growth rate and lush, dense foliage. However, in order to maintain healthy growth and vibrant color, Leyland cypress trees require proper fertilization. With so many fertilizer options on the market, it can be tricky to determine the best choice for … Read more
The star of Bethlehem plant produces beautiful white star-shaped flowers that have rich symbolic meaning. This easy-to-grow bulb has a long history of use in religious celebrations and stories. This article will show you beautiful pictures of the star of Bethlehem plant and give you advice on how to grow these symbolic flowers yourself. Overview … Read more
The lives of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi have long captivated Christians with their profound devotion to Gospel poverty. Though they lived mostly apart as founders of the Franciscan friars and Poor Clares, Francis and Clare shared an unbreakable spiritual bond. This is beautifully symbolized in the medieval legend of Francis assuring Clare … Read more
As a proud passion flower owner, nothing stings more than walking out into your garden and seeing your beloved plant looking droopy, shriveled, and altogether dead Your mind races – could it really be dead after all the love and care you’ve showered on it? Or is it simply dormant and biding its time before … Read more
Lavender is a popular herbaceous perennial plant grown for its fragrant flowers and leaves. But in places with cold winters, lavender can look dull and dead during its winter sleep. Does this mean it is dying?. Lavender dieback in the winter can be predicted if you know how it grows during the different seasons. Lavender … Read more
Do Gerbera Daisy Come Back Every Year? A Guide to Getting Them to Rebloom Gerbera daisies are popular garden flowers that are known for having happy, bright blooms. There is no one answer to the question “Will my gerbera daisies come back next year?” because it depends on where you live and how you take … Read more
Gardenias are beautiful shrubs known for their fragrant, white blossoms that perfume the garden. However, these plants are not cold hardy and can suffer damage when the temperature dips below freezing If your gardenias have been hit by a hard freeze, don’t give up on them yet! Proper pruning at the right time can help … Read more
I’ve always loved fortune plants (also known as Dracaena fragrans or lucky bamboo) for their easy care requirements and ability to thrive in water. Their vibrant green leaves and woody stems make a gorgeous addition to any home. But is it really possible to grow these plants hydroponically long-term? In this detailed guide, I’ll share … Read more