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How about a classic that stands above the rest? The Spotted Leaf White Calla takes the best traits of the popular Zantedeschia albo maculata and makes it stronger and more floriferous. The sleek, slender creamy white blooms feature small dark eyes and plants have speckled arrow-shaped leaves that are gorgeous in the garden even when … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Chives are low-maintenance denizens of the herb garden, and they’re handy when you want to snip a few for use in recipes or topping baked potatoes. The only problem is that these easy-to-grow plants aren’t always well-behaved … Read more
Poppy seeds are one of the ornamental flowers that serve as a good feed source for birds. The seeds can be used to attract songbirds to backyards for viewing or can be part of wildlife habitat plantings in remote areas. The seeds are also used as part of domestic bird seed mixes. Poppy seeds are … Read more
Plums are one of the most delicious fruits you can grow in your garden or find at the grocery store. Their sweet, juicy flesh and variety of colors make them a treat to eat fresh or bake into tasty treats While all plums have the potential to be sweet, there are some tricks to picking … Read more
Having studied organic farming, I enjoy trying out new cultivation methods and other gardening experiments with friends in our community garden. I care deeply about exploring sustainable and mindful approaches to working with nature. This is my biggest passion, but I am also a real ornamental plant enthusiast! Favourite fruit: strawberry, mango, guava Favourite vegetables: … Read more
Seeing the leaves on your pear tree turning red prematurely can be alarming While pears naturally display brilliant fall colors, early reddening of the foliage usually signals an underlying problem. Pear trees need adequate water nutrients and proper growing conditions to stay healthy. When something is amiss, the disturbed tree reacts by changing leaf color. … Read more
Though winter is the most recommended time to prune we are often asked, can you trim trees in the summer? Tree pruning and trimming in the summertime in Portland, Oregon, can provide particular benefits for fruit trees and damaged trees. It can also be advantageous for general tree shaping. The following is a simple guide … Read more
Pamina is cultivar with 2″ wide, deep rose-pink double flowers and overlapping petals. Star performer awarded by the Award of Garden Merit by RHS (Royal Horticultural Society, Britain). 2.5-3 tall x 2-2.5 wide clumps, bigger basal leaves at the ground, slender stems with round buds and large flowers in September-October (sometimes starts in August). Full … Read more
Your front yard is often the first impression people have of your home. And what better way to welcome visitors and friends into your space than with a gorgeous space filled with color, pollinators, and lush foliage? Choosing the best flowering shrubs for your front yard landscaping means you need to find plants that complement … Read more
Virginia creeper has a bad—but well-deserved—reputation for its fast spread and tenacity. Also known as woodbine, thicket creeper, and five-leaved ivy, Virginia creeper ruthlessly pushes aside other plants by stealing their sunlight, water, and nutrients. This aggressively vining, woody perennial is native to parts of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and is sometimes mistaken for … Read more