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Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2024. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! Subhead Earwigs can be a nuisance in gardens, especially when they start munching on ornamental grasses like basket grass. While a small number of earwigs can help eliminate other pests, an infestation can quickly damage … Read more
Bay laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean area, best known for its leaves which are widely used as a kitchen seasoning. Pointed oval leaves are deep, glossy green with a leathery texture and have little aroma either fresh or dried. But when added to cooking liquids bay leaf releases essential … Read more
Anyone with a garden in New Orleans knows that humidity is what Southerners do best. And though many plants are made to take the heat, excessive dampness is not always what they do best. Many times, dampness in plants can lead to root rot and though it can happen to any plant, root rot can … Read more
†Department of Pharmacology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229 ‡Cancer Therapy and Research Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229Find articles by †Department of Pharmacology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229 … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ipomoea pes-caprae is a sprawling vine found on beaches from Texas across to Florida and up to Georgia. The flowers look similar to morning glory, hence the name beach morning glory, but the foliage is much different. … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Who could forget the timeless beauty of the yuccas that grew in grandma’s garden, with their dramatic flower spikes and pointed foliage? Gardeners across the country love the yucca for its hardiness and sense of style. Yucca … Read more
Cuphea llavea is one of about 260 species of Cupheas in the loosestrife family (Lythraceae). This fast growing tender broadleaf evergreen sub-shrub native to Mexico is sold as an annual or houseplant in cooler climates, sometimes under the synonym C. blepharophylla. It is often a conversation plant due to its unique flower shape. The common … Read more
Beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is a gorgeous flowering vine that grows along coastal regions With its stunning purple blooms and ability to thrive in sandy conditions, this plant adds beauty to any seaside garden While beach morning glories are relatively easy to grow, maximizing your yield requires supporting pollination. Hand pollination is an effective … Read more
If you’ve noticed the leaves of your basket grass plant turning yellow, don’t panic. Yellowing leaves are a common issue that can have several causes. The key is identifying the specific reason behind the problem so you can take action to restore your plant’s health Common Causes of Yellow Leaves in Basket Grass Here are … Read more
Autumn sage (Salvia greggii) is a popular ornamental plant, prized for its vibrant flowers that bloom in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. This versatile shrub is commonly grown in gardens across North America. However, one threat to the health of autumn sage is the tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). TMV can cause significant … Read more