Catmint (Nepeta) is a versatile herbaceous perennial that adds beauty and fragrance to gardens with its aromatic gray-green foliage and showy blooms. Growing catmint from seed is an easy and rewarding way to add this classic plant to your landscape. In this comprehensive guide you’ll learn everything you need to successfully grow catmint from seed, … Read more
The popular dwarf willow known as the flamingo tree (Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nishiki’) is known for its springtime foliage. In the spring the leaves emerge with a mix of green white, and flamingo-pink tips. The leaves then fade to green in summer, and in fall, when they drop, coral-orange stems emerge. Yellow catkins appear before the … Read more
Crassula obliqua ‘Lemon and Lime’ is a stunning succulent that will add a pop of color to any indoor or outdoor space. With its brightly variegated foliage in shades of green yellow, and cream this easy-care plant is sure to brighten up your home or garden. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to … Read more
Calla lilies are a gorgeous addition to any garden with their striking blooms and lush green foliage. But like any flowering plant, those blossoms eventually fade and wilt. This leads many gardeners to wonder: do you deadhead calla lilies? The simple answer is yes – deadheading is recommended for calla lilies. Removing spent blooms encourages … Read more
Columbine flowers are a beloved garden plant that can add a touch of delicate beauty to any outdoor space. Their nodding blooms come in a diverse range of colors like purple, pink, yellow red, white and bi-colors. Columbines self-sow readily making collecting their seeds an easy way to propagate more plants for free. With just … Read more
There are over 700 species of ornamental flowering bulbs in the genus Allium, including the popular garden varieties that are often called ornamental onions. Alliums are very beautiful to look at because they have unique, spherical flower heads that sit on thin stems. But many gardeners want to know how long that beautiful display of … Read more
The Graceful Golden Weeping Willow Tree and Its Rapid Growth Rate The golden weeping willow (Salix alba ‘Tristis’) is a stunning ornamental tree prized for its graceful, cascading branches and brilliant yellow twigs. When provided with ideal growing conditions, this beautiful willow can skyrocket upwards at over 3 feet per year. Understanding the quick development … Read more
Do Nectarine Trees Self Pollinate? A Detailed Look at Fruit Production Nectarines are one of summer’s juiciest treats, with their smooth, vibrant skin and sweet yellow flesh. For gardeners lucky enough to grow their own nectarine trees, harvesting fruit straight from the branch is an unparalleled reward. However, abundant fruit production is not guaranteed. One … Read more
Plum trees are a delightful addition to any backyard or orchard. Their sweet fruit is not only delicious, but beautiful blossoms make them a lovely ornamental tree as well. If you’re considering adding a plum tree to your landscape, you probably want to know – how big does a plum tree grow? Let’s take a … Read more
The Japanese spindle tree, which is also called the evergreen euonymus, is a lovely and useful shrub for landscaping. Japanese spindle is a great plant for hedges, borders, screens, and topiaries because it can grow in a wide range of climates and can handle being pruned often. Its leaves are glossy green or have a … Read more