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So, you noticed some weird stuff growing out of your succulent lately and you’re wondering, what the heck is growing out of my succulent?! Succulents have some pretty strange quirks and the growths they produce can be bizarre and confusing. No need to panic though, in most cases these anomalous growths are harmless. Let’s see … Read more
Catmint (Nepeta) is a genus of perennial ornamental herbs in the mint family that also includes catnip (Nepeta cataria). These easy-to-grow plants have slightly aromatic gray-green foliage with a delicate, lacy appearance. Their billowing foliage is topped with spikes of white, pink, or lavender-blue flowers. There are many different catmint cultivars and new ones are … Read more
Ivy is a popular climbing plant to have in your garden. Youve probably seen it frame houses, fences, walls and other surfaces in a dense, green and lush way. Its vibrant and spreads its long narrow tendrils that attach to facades and other areas on their own with their adhesive roots and without you having … Read more
Hydrangeas are cherished for their beautiful blooms and relaxed growing habit. By pruning and training hydrangea shrubs into upright forms they can be transformed into graceful flowering trees that make stunning garden accents. There are several different species and cultivars of hydrangeas that can be grown in tree form each offering distinct flower shapes, colors, … Read more
Onions are one of the most versatile vegetables used around the world Their pungent flavor adds depth and complexity to dishes across countless cuisines Beyond their culinary uses, onion plants also have visual appeal that makes them an interesting subject for photography. In this article, we’ll look at how to take compelling pictures of onion … Read more
Drying wild sage leaves and flowers and foraging them in the fields is something which I regularly do in the springs. I collect as much as I can leaves and flowers of this lovely and aromatic herb and later on when dried, I use the dry flowers and leaves for cooking and making tea. Here … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. No matter how careful you are to put the right shrub in the right spot, sometimes the placement doesn’t work. Maybe the “dwarf” tree grows too tall. Maybe the bushes behind block out the sun. Whatever the … Read more
When I think about making America green again, I dream of filling in all those stark areas of unnaturally dyed mulch. I fantasize about less lawn, too. But what my eco-tinted goggles really see is a decrease in the commonly planted ground covers like English ivy, Pachysandra and periwinkle. For although these ground-huggers are undeniably … Read more
Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus), also known as foxtail fern, is a member of the Asparagaceae family. It is an easy-to-grow, popular houseplant recognizable by its bright green, feathery-textured foliage. In zones 9 to 11, these plants are hardy outdoors, growing as creeping spreading plants, but it is also common for them to be grown as … Read more
Besides the obvious difference of one being named for a local variety and the other named for having been grown across the pond, there are a few other differences you should be aware of when selecting an Ivy for your landscape! Both varieties of Ivy are lovely for covering areas, hillsides, rocky retaining walls, trailing … Read more