Bougainvillea are stunning tropical vines that add vibrant color to gardens. But when cold weather or drought strikes, the foliage can rapidly turn brown. This leaves you wondering – is my bougainvillea dead or just dormant? Identifying whether your bougainvillea is deceased or simply distressed takes some investigation, But don’t give up on it too … Read more
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a hardy shrub that loses its leaves in the fall and blooms with beautiful flowers all summer long. Rose of Sharon grows quickly and can get up to 12 feet tall, so you may be wondering if it can be grown in a pot or other container. You can … Read more
The Graceful yet Potentially Invasive Drooping Star of Bethlehem Flower The drooping star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum nutans) is a beautiful spring flowering bulb that has a bad habit of spreading quickly outside of its native range. This ornamental plant is pretty, but it can become invasive, so gardeners should think carefully before spreading it. Overview … Read more
Spider mites are a common and very annoying pest that affects people who grow cucumbers. These tiny bugs that feed on sap can quickly get out of hand and do a lot of damage to your cucumber plants. You can find important information in this guide on how to find, stop, and get rid of … Read more
Agave plants are striking architectural succulents that can transform any landscape with their dramatic, spiky foliage. One of the easiest ways to propagate agaves is through their pups – the small plantlets that emerge from the base or flower stalk of the mother plant. Learning how to properly plant these agave pups allows you to … Read more
Many people across the country love having grapevines in their yards. Their thick leaves give arbors and trellises dappled shade, and their sweet grapes are a tasty late-summer treat. But grapevines do lose their leaves and stop growing in the winter. People often wonder if their grape vine is really dead or just sleeping. It … Read more
Mason wasps that build nests near your house can quickly become a bother. Even though their mud nests don’t look dangerous, the beeping noise and chance of getting stung can make them unwanted guests. If you’ve seen these big, thin wasps flying in and out of holes in your walls or other buildings, you should … Read more
Figs are a delicious treat that both humans and squirrels love. However squirrels often steal the ripe figs right off the tree before you get a chance to harvest them. Protecting your fig trees from these sneaky thieves requires using proactive deterrents and taking steps to make your fruit less accessible to squirrels. This comprehensive … Read more
Growing plants with kids ages 4 is a fun way to help them grow and connect with nature. Kids this age are naturally curious and like to explore, but they also have short attention spans. The important thing is to pick easy, hands-on garden activities that are right for their level of skill. Here are … Read more
Planting trees in pots in the ground is an innovative gardening technique that offers unique benefits compared to traditional in-ground planting. This method, often called “pot-in-pot” gardening, involves setting nursery pots or other containers into the soil so that the rim rests at ground level. Inside each buried pot, you can plant trees, shrubs, flowers, … Read more