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If you live in Southern Florida, you should know that you won’t run into any problems when growing avocados. Avocados thrive in warm climates with full sun and well-draining soil. If you’re in Northern Florida, you’ll need to provide some type of protection for your fruit and choose other varieties that can tolerate the cold. … Read more

When I started the ‘hobby’ of gardening I was in college and broke! I realized quickly that pre-made seed starting mix was outrageously expensive and not in my budget (sigh) AND I was working at a hardware store getting a discount, lol. Starting a small or large garden can sometimes feel that you’re seeping money … Read more

Mint is one of the most popular herb plants to grow in home gardens. With its refreshing aroma and flavor, mint has a multitude of uses in cooking, herbal remedies, and natural pest control. If you’re looking to add mint to your own garden, purchasing high quality mint seeds is the best way to get … Read more

At home on a country estate or deep in the wild, this lime is common in name only. It’s a hybrid between the small-leaved and large-leaved lime, and is a particular favourite of aphids and their many predators. A hybrid between small-leaved and large-leaved lime, common lime has characteristics of both species. The bark is … Read more

Where to Buy Water Lilies Near Me Water lilies are beautiful aquatic plants that add charm and elegance to ponds water gardens, and other water features. Their large circular leaves and showy flowers floating gracefully on the water’s surface create an enchanting focal point. If you’re looking to add water lilies to your backyard pond … Read more

California lilac trees, also known as Ceanothus, are gorgeous flowering shrubs that are perfect for gardens in California and other western states With their clusters of blue, purple, or white blooms and their low maintenance needs, California lilacs add color and texture to spaces year-round If you’re looking to add some of these beauties to … Read more

Is Dipladenia and Mandevilla the Same Plant? Dipladenia and mandevilla are two popular flowering plants known for their beautiful, trumpet-shaped blooms. While they look quite similar, there are some key differences between these two plants. What is Dipladenia? Dipladenia is a genus of flowering shrubs that are native to tropical regions of South America. There … Read more

Wisteria is one of the most beautiful flowering vines you can grow in your garden. When healthy and happy, it erupts into cascades of sweetly fragrant blooms in spring and early summer. But many gardeners get frustrated when their wisteria refuses to bloom well. Understanding the blooming habits of this gorgeous vine is key to … Read more

Four years ago, Ron Linger of Ohio planted 100 blue spruce trees. His trees weren’t looking very good. A lot of the needles had dropped off the trees, and he noticed around the neighborhood several other trees were completely bare. If you, too, see yellow, brown or bare spots on your spruce trees, they may … Read more

I am a qualified gardener and horticulturalist and love everything that grows! Whether its a shrub, a tree, a useful plant or a supposed weed: for me, every plant is a little miracle. In the garden I look after my 13 chickens, grow fruit & vegetables and otherwise observe how nature manages and shapes itself. … Read more