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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Peonies are an old-fashioned favorite in the garden. Once a well-known harbinger of spring, in recent years new, longer blooming varieties of peony have been introduced by plant breeders. These hardworking horticulturists have also developed more disease … Read more

When ants have made a full-time home in the rootball of one of my potted plants, I use a cheap, non-toxic substance to get rid of them. It’s called water. I’ll explain how I go about this using the example of one of my coffee plants, which last week became the home to an Argentine … Read more

Wondering how to trim knock out roses in Central Texas? It is important you ensure you are dealing with knockout roses rather than an antique or climbing rose because they are maintained very differently. Pruning rose bushes at the right time is crucial for keeping your roses healthy and promoting beautiful blooms in Texas While … Read more

As cat owners we want to ensure our feline friends are happy and healthy. That means providing a safe home environment free of toxins and dangers. One common question is whether popular houseplants like the trendy pickle plant pose a risk for cats. In this article we’ll explore whether pickle plants are toxic to cats … Read more

Porque sabemos que aprender español es mucho más que hablar un idioma aquí tienes una sección sobre la cultura española. Esta sección está diseñada para ayudarte con verbos, estructuras gramaticales, vocabulario… ¡Mejora tu nivel de español! El conocido refrán “Una flor no hace primavera” tiene sus raíces en la cultura china, específicamente en un ensayo … Read more

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian ‘Waikiki’ – 2.5 Quart is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock. Qty Colocasia esculenta Waikiki is a new variety of Colocasia being brought to us from the beautiful Royal Hawaiian® collection! Waikiki foliage is dazzling with deep-green, glossy foliage that appears to have been sprinkled with … Read more

As a passionate gardener and pea lover I’m always looking for ways to maximize my pea harvest each year. Peas are one of the most rewarding crops to grow with their unbeatably sweet flavor and satisfying crunch. But their short growing season can be frustrating. So I often find myself wondering – how late can … Read more

All the time people say to me; “Rhododendrons don’t do well or grow for me.” Right here and now I’ll tell you why that is so and how to fix it. Which is Easier to Grow Azaleas or Rhododendrons? Azaleas and rhododendrons are two of the most popular spring-blooming shrubs for gardens. With their masses … Read more

The Garden at Horses has become one of LA’s hottest new restaurants, garnering attention for its stylish ambience and mouthwatering farm-to-table menu. Located next door to the renowned original Horses restaurant The Garden offers a more relaxed vibe while maintaining the same commitment to sourcing quality local ingredients. As a frequent diner at The Garden, … Read more

All you need to know about growing a sweet chestnut tree, Castanea sativa, in our Grow Guide. Castanea sativa, sweet chestnut, is a deciduous tree, found growing throughout the UK. Its not a UK native – it hails from southern Europe, western Asia and North Africa. Sweet chestnut is suitable for coppicing and is therefore … Read more