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Begonia maculata, also known as the polka dot begonia, is a tropical perennial and one of the most striking begonias. The spotted, elongated leaves are dark green, sometimes ranging from olive to forest green. The plants spots are a pale grey to silver color, and the undersides of the leaves are a rich burnt orange. … Read more

Spring bulb flowers are some of the most beloved harbingers of the new growing season After a long winter, gardeners eagerly await the first crocus, tulip, and daffodil blooms pushing up through the ground These hardy bulbs provide a burst of cheerful color and signal that warmer weather is on the way. If you’re looking … Read more

Thinking of where oregano originated (the Mediterranean) can tell you a lot about the conditions it prefers to grow in. Picture a Greek hillside. If words like “dry,” “sunny,” and “sandy” came to mind, youre on the right track. Thats what we need to recreate for our oregano plants. Oregano thrives in warm weather. Plant … Read more

White backgrounds with pink flowers can make for elegant and eye-catching visuals. The high contrast between the crisp white and vivid pink allows the flowers to truly pop. This color scheme has become popular for everything from social media posts to marketing materials. When working with this classic color pairing, there are some key things … Read more

That’s especially the case if your bin is large, as once it is full of compost it can be difficult to move. So it’s worth taking a few minutes to think about the best location. However, the perfect spot for a compost bin doesn’t often exist! If you do have one, you are luckier than … Read more

How to Get Rid of Aphids on Pot PlantsAphids are one of the most common and destructive pests that can attack cannabis plants. These small, sap-sucking insects can quickly get out of control and devastate your crop if left unchecked. Getting rid of aphids requires diligence and persistence, but it can be done organically and … Read more

My chives are blooming! It looks like a bright purple creek is running through the middle of my kitchen garden. The tufts are huge and some of the bulbs are as large as my little finger! Try frying them up in some olive oil and eat them as a side dish. Yum! But what about … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Spanish moss, while it is commonplace in many a southern landscape, has a reputation for having a love/hate relationship among homeowners. Simply put, some love Spanish moss and others hate it. If you are one of the … Read more

Boston ivy is a wonderful, rampant, climbing foliage plant, typically used to clothe large, old houses. Like closely related Virginia creeper, it makes a real spectacle in autumn, when its glossy green leaves leaves turn fiery shades of red and orange, before falling. Boston ivy is in the same family as Virginia creeper, but is … Read more

Growing a pumpkin inside another pumpkin is a fun and creative way to grow these fall favorites This method allows you to turn one pumpkin into two with a cool conversation starter along the way Follow these simple steps for pumpkin inception and enjoy showing off the pumpkin within a pumpkin to family and friends, … Read more