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Compared to other popular herbaceous ornamental plants, begonias are often perceived as easily propagated plants due to their ability to be regrown from leaf, stem, rhizome, or tuber cuttings as well as grow from seed (Figure 1). Begonia species and varieties are known for their imperfect, monoecious flowers (Figure 2 and 3). Having both male … Read more
Managing the health of your plants when a pet cat is around can be challenging, to say the least. If your cat is like most, they occasionally enjoy nibbling on your plants. Friskier cats might bat at the plants or attack them to play. Some cats might even try to use a potted plant as … Read more
May Rose or Rose Centifolia, Damask Rose or Rose Damascena. These are names as poetic as they are enigmatic. And they have been part of the secrets of human beauty and youth since the dawn of time! Revered in many cultures for its incomparable beauty, refined scent, and also for its cruel thorns, the rose … Read more
Flowering dogwood trees are a major highlight of spring andearly summer throughout the east. In the woods and in gardens the glory ofthese trees is an annual event so glorious it should perhaps be a nationalholiday. Europeans admire these trees too – which to them are exotic – but athome their profusion has been damaged, … Read more
If you planted your strawberry bed yourself, you probably know if the plants are June-bearing or everbearing varieties…unless, of course, like many of us, your mind is playing you tricks and you don’t recall (or you made the cardinal sin of not labeling or writing down your variety—hey, it happens!). This is a common problem … Read more
Restore your Impatiens glow by uncovering and fixing the hidden reasons behind their yellow leaves. Impatiens are a popular annual flowering plant, loved for their ability to bloom vibrantly in shady areas where other plants struggle. Their colorful flowers come in shades of red orange pink, purple, white and more, injecting a burst of cheer … Read more
Creeping thyme (Thymus) is a flowering ground cover with pointed blue-green leaves ideal for sunny areas. While not all types of creeping thyme are grown as herbs, they are in the mint family and have a pleasant scent; most can be used for cooking. Most thyme plants are perennial in moderate climates. While some thyme … Read more
The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is a shrub that bears delicate, fragrant flowers and brightly colored fruits that are not strawberries, but bland-tasting, round fruits. The oblong leaves are shiny and dark, 2 to 4 inches long. The tree produces bell-shaped white or pink flowers that grow in clusters and mature along with the fruit … Read more
If your feeders are over grass or mulch, cleanup can be tough. Installing pavers underneath your bird feeder creates a solid surface that’s easy to sweep or vacuum. By giving these strategies a try, you can keep the area under your bird feeder cleaner and more enjoyable for both you and your birds. Bird feeding … Read more
Do you want to grow prize winning garlic? Would you like to raise really large garlic bulbs? Garlic responds well to optimal growing conditions and with a little special care your crop can increase dramatically in size. Picture: Tiny but cute Siberian bulb on the left and large elegant German Red bulb on the right. … Read more