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Unlock your Euphorbias vibrant bloom with strategic nurturing tips that ensure a floral spectacle! The Ascot Rainbow Spurge plant, also known as Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’, is a striking and vibrant perennial that deserves a spot in any garden. This plant is loved for its colorful variegated foliage in shades of green, cream and … Read more
Most insect-repelling plants do so with their natural fragrances, which keep annoying mosquitoes away and introduce wonderful scents throughout your garden. If you dont want to douse yourself or your garden in chemical bug sprays you can grow some of these plants to help keep mosquitoes away naturally. Plant these plants in areas where guests … Read more
Babys tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) is a mat-forming tropical perennial with myriad tiny leaves. Often confused as a type of moss, it comes from the nettle family. What makes babys tears special is its dense, delicate mat of fine round or bean-shaped leaves on short, fleshy stems. Lower-light conditions, a warmer climate, and rich, moist soil … Read more
As a passionate gardener and sage plant enthusiast, I was distressed when my baby sage plants developed dark spots on their leaves that quickly spread After some research, I determined it was a case of bacterial leaf spot, a common disease that can plague herbs like sage. Though disheartening, I learned there are effective ways … Read more
Autumn sage, also known as Texas sage, is a woody perennial in the mint family that blooms prolifically every year from early summer to midfall, attracting pollinators. It thrives in full sun and in well-draining soil, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens and rocky slopes. Among its other strengths, autumn sage is also salt-tolerant and … Read more
Austrian pine is medium to fast-growing, reaching 40 to 60 feet in the landscape, taller on very old specimens. Combined with the dark green needles, the dense habit makes for an outstanding specimen tree. The pyramidal crown which becomes flat topped and somewhat irregular on older specimens is comprised of thick horizontal branches sweeping horizontally … Read more
Stop brown spots from ruining your Sweet viburnums beauty —learn the secrets to a spotless garden! If you’ve noticed unsightly brown spots marring the leaves of your beloved arrowwood viburnum shrub, you’re likely dealing with a fungal disease Brown spots on viburnum are typically caused by fungal infections like anthracnose or bacterial leaf spot But … Read more
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that presents itself as a white, powdery substance on the leaves and stems of plants. This disease can affect a wide variety of plants, from the squash in your vegetable garden to the ornamental roses in your flower beds and understanding it is crucial, as it can spread rapidly, … Read more
Arrowroot is becoming well known as a gluten-free alternative to corn starch and flour. What isn’t advertised on the nutritional label, though, is the rich history of arrowroot powder and the plant it comes from. It was cultivated in Latin America as early as 8200 BCE, thousands of years before gluten was even identified. Back … Read more
As an avid gardener, I know the distress that comes from noticing those ugly brown spots marring the gorgeous green leaves of your prized asiatic jasmine vines. While the spots can vary in size shape and color the end result is the same – unsightly blemishes that detract from your plant’s natural beauty. In this … Read more