Satsumaimo, or Japanese sweet potatoes, are a tasty and healthy vegetable that is fun and easy to grow at home. With a little work, you can have a lot of these unique purple-skinned, white-fleshed tubers. Here’s everything you need to know to plant and take care of Japanese sweet potatoes in your garden. Japanese sweet … Read more
There are a lot of gardeners who are confused when shrubs they don’t know start producing what look like tiny crabapples. Have you ever seen small, hard, apple-shaped fruits on an unknown bush in your yard and wondered where they came from? Most of the time, these strange fruits come from old-fashioned quince shrubs that … Read more
It is pretty easy to put down lush green grass on a flat landscape. But if your lawn has hills, mounds, or uneven ground, it can be hard to successfully lay sod. Do not worry; a perfect sloped lawn can be made with some flexible techniques and smart planning. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share … Read more
Yes, peonies are the queens of the spring garden. Their big, pretty flowers come in shades of white, pink, red, and yellow. But every royal peony needs a court of plants to make her look even more beautiful. Choosing the right plants to pair with peonies can extend your garden’s interest beyond the peony’s relatively … Read more
The Thymus Pink Chintz variety of creeping thyme is very pretty and makes a great ground cover plant. It has thick carpets of fuzzy green leaves and lots of pink flowers all year long, which makes gardens more interesting. This article tells you everything you need to know to grow and take care of Thymus … Read more
How to Store Bare Root Plants Before Planting Them in Your Garden Bare root plants are a great way to get inexpensive shrubs, trees, and perennials for your garden Unlike potted plants, bare roots arrive without any soil around their roots. This allows nurseries to ship them easily while dormant. But it also means you … Read more
Coffee grounds have become a popular natural fertilizer for gardens, but do strawberry plants actually benefit from having coffee grounds added to their soil? Let’s take a closer look at the effects of using coffee grounds on strawberry plants. Why Coffee Grounds Work As Fertilizer Coffee grounds contain a number of key nutrients that make … Read more
Yes, I’ve been there. Bamboo is beautiful in the garden, but it can be a real pain! As someone who has dealt with bamboo problems firsthand, I want to tell you everything you need to know about bamboo roots and how they can damage your property. The Not-So-Pretty Truth About Bamboo Roots Let me break … Read more
Growing sweet potatoes from seeds is a fun and rewarding way to garden. If you know what you’re doing, these healthy root vegetables are easy to grow in your own yard. This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know, from picking the right variety to cutting down your crop. Let’s get started … Read more
Dahlias are absolutely gorgeous flowers that add a pop of color and beauty to any garden However, their good looks also make them a target for bugs and pests. As a dahlia lover, you want to keep your plants healthy and pest-free But you also want to avoid using harsh chemicals. So what should you … Read more