It’s fun and rewarding to grow your own vegetables, and carrots are one of the best ones to grow. When they’re fresh from the garden, they taste sweet and crunchy like nothing else. While carrots thrive in garden beds, you can also grow them very successfully in grow bags. This allows even urban gardeners with … Read more
Pansies are one of the most popular cool-season flowers that add a burst of color to gardens and containers. With their cheerful faces and wide range of hues, these violas bring joy when many other plants remain dormant. Pruning pansies the right way is the only way to keep them healthy and blooming. If you … Read more
Why is My Prickly Pear Cactus Drooping? Causes and Solutions As a proud prickly pear cactus owner, few sights are more concerning than noticing your once upright paddles beginning to bend and droop downwards. Your mind races – why is my prickly pear cactus drooping? Is something wrong with its care? While a drooping prickly … Read more
Many foods around the world use cilantro as a main herb. But it can be hard to grow because even small changes in its environment can make it wilt and die. If your cilantro keeps dying, don’t give up! This article will talk about the most common reasons why cilantro plants die and give you … Read more
With their big, lush leaves and sweet fruit, banana trees can add a touch of the tropics to any garden. But if you don’t give your banana tree the right care and fertilizer, it won’t grow well or produce many fruits. When you fertilize banana trees, they grow quickly, produce bigger fruit, and produce more. … Read more
Dogwood trees are prized for their beautiful spring blooms and attractive foliage. Two of the most popular varieties are the red dogwood (Cornus florida ‘Rubra’) and the pink dogwood (Cornus florida) At first glance, they may seem quite similar But when deciding between red and pink dogwood trees, there are some key differences to consider … Read more
As a gardener, nothing is more disheartening than seeing your beloved candytuft plant struggling or dying back. Candytuft, with its vibrant white, pink, or purple blooms, is usually a hardy and easy-to-grow flower But even this resilient plant can face issues that lead to its decline If you see that your candytuft is wilting, turning … Read more
In many places around the world, honeysuckle grows as a beautiful climbing vine. Honeysuckle has been an inspiration to artists and writers for hundreds of years, with its bright, colorful flowers and sweet scent. Even though it might seem hard, it’s actually very simple to make art that shows off the beauty of honeysuckle. I’ll … Read more
Clematis are popular climbing vines that produce incredible, colorful blooms. However, getting your clematis to reach their full flowering potential requires providing the right nutrients at the right time. Choosing the best fertilizer for clematis is key to maximize blooms each season. It is important to use a low nitrogen fertilizer in the spring when … Read more
Water lilies are aquatic plants that are known for their pretty, bright flowers that float on the water in gardens and ponds. Their lush green leaves and bright flowers can turn any body of water into a relaxing haven. Even though water lilies are usually grown from tubers, you can also grow them yourself from … Read more