Firebush is a popular flowering shrub that grows in warm climates and adds bright color and visual interest to gardens. It is valued for its bright orange-red tube-shaped flowers that bloom from spring to fall and draw hummingbirds and butterflies. The leaves of firebush are also very green, and it grows very quickly. But exactly … Read more
More and more gardeners who don’t have a lot of space are growing blueberries in pots. Blueberry bushes are great for container gardening because they are small. However, they need to be pruned properly to stay healthy and produce fruit. This full guide will show you when and how to prune blueberry bushes in pots. … Read more
In the spring, you can often see strange groups of clear, jelly-like blobs stuck to plants and branches in ponds and lakes. These strange egg masses are made by amphibians and are an important part of how they reproduce. But what are these jelly-filled sacs that hold embryos, and why do amphibians lay their eggs … Read more
The delicate, feather-like leaves of hornwort make it a popular water plant. Hornwort is a great plant for adding oxygen and greenery to ponds because it grows quickly and can handle a lot of different conditions. Following this easy step-by-step guide will help you add this pretty plant to your pond. Why Add Hornwort to … Read more
Marigolds are one of the most popular garden flowers that bloom every year. Their happy, bright flowers come in many shades, such as orange, red, yellow, and more than one color. Marigolds are easy to grow, bloom all summer long, and bring in pollinators like bees and butterflies. Rose marigolds are a great way to … Read more
Ponytail palms are popular houseplants that bring a touch of the exotic inside. They have a bulbous trunk and leaves that hang down. But this plant that lives in the desert has specific needs for its roots. People who own ponytail palms often wonder if the plant likes having its roots squished together. What Does … Read more
Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a beloved vine prized for its sweetly fragrant white blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. With its fast growth rate and vigorous climbing habit this plant does require regular pruning to keep it in bounds and looking its best. Proper pruning also stimulates new growth and abundant flowering. In this comprehensive … Read more
Hydrangeas are a beloved garden flower known for their large, colorful blooms. One trick to growing gorgeous hydrangeas is understanding how soil pH affects the flower color. This often leads gardeners to ask – is lime good for hydrangeas? Lime, or calcium carbonate, is an alkaline substance that raises pH. This impacts the availability of … Read more
The chandelier plant, also known as Kalanchoe delagoensis or mother of millions, is an easy-to-grow succulent that makes a striking addition to any indoor or outdoor space. With its cascading strands of fleshy leaves dotted with plantlets, it’s not hard to see where the chandelier plant got its common name. Caring for a chandelier plant … Read more
Spots or spots of white on the leaves of your favorite fig tree can be scary. But don’t panic. Most of the time, it’s easy to figure out why fig leaves are turning white or pale and treat them. This article explores the most common causes of white leaves on fig trees It also provides … Read more