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Tomato gardeners often find their prized plants under attack from a variety of pests, both during the day and at night. While some insects like hornworms and aphids are easily identifiable, others leave only signs of their presence, like chewed leaves or half-eaten fruits. Protecting your tomato crop requires being able to identify the animals … Read more
Poppy is the common name for plants in the Papaveraceae family. Within this group there are annuals, perennials and biennials. They include oriental poppies, field poppies Welsh poppies and Himalayan poppies. Their summer flowers may be fleeting but they make a wonderful addition to the garden in May and June. Large-flowered oriental poppies are the … Read more
Back when I was new to gardening (green, you might say), I walked into a plant nursery looking for perlite, as I’d run out of it for my DIY potting mix. The nursery was out of stock, but the employee pointed me to bags of vermiculite on the shelf and assured me it was the … Read more
Weeds are unwanted plants that grow in your yard, garden, or farm. Some weeds can be particularly aggressive and can choke out the plants that want to grow. Weeds create a messy garden, and many can be difficult to remove. So if you’ve found some weeds with heart shaped leaves in your garden, you may … Read more
The herb peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a hybrid between spearmint (Mentha spicata) and watermint (Mentha aquatica). This amazingly aromatic herb is one of the oldest herbs used for ritual, culinary, and medicinal purposes. Peppermint will thrive in full sun and in almost any type of soil. This marvelous herb can be enjoyed for its … Read more
The weeping beech tree, scientifically known as Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’, is a graceful and interesting variety of the European beech tree. With its weeping habit and dramatically cascading branches, it makes a unique focal point in any landscape. An Overview of the Weeping Beech The weeping beech is a cultivar of the common European beech … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Most interior gardeners are familiar with the charismatic spider plant. This classic houseplant produces numerous dangling clusters of leaves, resembling parachuting baby spiders. If you find your spider plant not producing babies like these, it might simply … Read more
If you’re lucky enough to live in a home that’s flooded with lots of natural light throughout the day, you have the ideal conditions for growing a wide variety of indoor plants. Most houseplants thrive in moderate to bright light, as long as there is no risk of scorched foliage or overheating. The best-lit spots … Read more
Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden. This How to Grow guide … Read more
Peonies are perennials that come back every year blooming from spring to summer. They are long-lived investments, not to be dealt with haphazardly. Some peonies live over 100 years and are still thriving! Here are a few things you need to pay close attention to growing beautiful peonies. Peonies are beloved garden flowers that bloom … Read more