Rose bushes can make a garden look nice and smell nice, but they need a lot of care and attention. If your rose bushes are too big or not what you want, it can be hard to get rid of them completely. Rose bushes are notoriously hard to get rid of because they have deep … Read more
Blueberries are a delicious and healthy fruit that can be grown in many home gardens. As a popular berry bush, blueberries make both a productive addition to the landscape as well as a beautiful ornamental plant. With their pretty bell-shaped flowers and brilliant fall foliage, blueberry bushes deliver year-round interest. If you’re considering adding blueberries … Read more
Honeysuckles are beloved for their sweetly fragrant, colorful flowers and vining growth habit. However, some invasive varieties like Japanese honeysuckle can wreak havoc in the garden. When seeking the charming look of honeysuckle without the rampant growth, consider these 8 trees with honeysuckle-like blooms. Trumpet Honeysuckle This native vine bears clusters of tubular red flowers … Read more
It’s common to see orchid roots growing out of the pot. While this may look concerning, it’s actually completely normal for many orchid species. In fact, aerial roots are an important part of how orchids absorb water and nutrients. This article will explain why orchid roots grow out of pots and when it may indicate … Read more
Impatiens are a popular annual flower that can grow well in shady places and come in a lot of different bright colors. However, these plants are usually found in tropical areas and can be very sensitive to cold weather. Should you decide to grow impatiens, you should know what temperature they do best in and … Read more
Apricots are one of the most delicious stone fruits that can be grown in home gardens. Their sweet, juicy flavor is hard to beat when picked fresh off the tree. But before planting an apricot tree, it’s important to understand how big they can get. Their mature size can impact where you locate it and … Read more
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a popular houseplant known for its attractive cascading vines and lush green leaves But those vibrant leaves can quickly turn crispy and brown, leaving plant parents wondering why their ivy is suddenly struggling If you see brown leaves on your English ivy, it means something is wrong. Finding the root … Read more
As a gardener and azalea fan, I know how disappointing it is to walk outside and see dark spots on the pretty leaves of your favorite shrubs. There is a problem called azalea leaf spots that can happen to even the best-kept plants. The appearance of black spots on azalea leaves is like an alarm … Read more
Filling large planters can seem daunting. With so much room to fill with soil, buckets of heavy potting mix come at a high cost. But you don’t have to hurt your back or your wallet when you plant your big containers. You can fill the bottom of big planters with cheap or free materials if … Read more
Growing your own fresh sage is a great way to add flavor to dishes year-round. But after a few years, sage plants tend to get woody and stop producing as much flavorful foliage The best way to renew your sage patch is to propagate new plants from cuttings It’s an easy, fun gardening project that … Read more