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Blood meal fertilizer may not sound like something you want in your garden, but it is a helpful gardening product. Many plants benefit from blood meal fertilizer, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts) and alliums (onions, garlic, and chives) produce well when using blood meal. It is widely … Read more
We’ve reached mid-May, the time of year to transplant our okra. Okra is a tropical annual in the mallow family, and is widely adapted where the frost-free season is long enough. Okra is heat- and drought-tolerant and has few serious pests or diseases. Those in hot climates will need to deal with its exuberant growth … Read more
A spring-time show-off, European larch is a conifer full of surprises. Introduced over 400 years ago, it’s a favourite with squirrels, birds and moths alike. Its cones gradually open their scales to release winged seeds which are distributed by the wind. Mature larch can grow to 30m and live for 250 years. It is fairly … Read more
Elderflower’s sweet blossoms lend their flavor to syrups cordials, and treats. With foraging’s popularity more people seek these fragrant blooms each spring. However, correct identification is crucial since elderflowers visually resemble several toxic plants. Arm yourself with knowledge to distinguish elderflower from dangerous lookalikes before foraging. What is Elderflower? Elderflower refers to flower clusters blooming … Read more
Whats the difference between the different types of stone fruit, like peaches and nectarines? As it turns out, the differences are skin-deep. As summer approaches, fruit stands fill up with juicy peaches, nectarines, plums, and other stone fruits. But nestled among the fuzzy drupes and familiar favorites, you may spot some lookalikes Fruits that, at … Read more
Cats have highly sensitive hearing abilities, with the ability to detect a wide range of frequencies that are often undetectable to humans. This acute sense of hearing has been advantageous to cats throughout history, allowing them to hunt in silence and detect potential threats in their environment. However, certain noises can elicit fear or discomfort … Read more
From midsummer through fall, dazzlingly diverse dahlias (Dahlia spp.) fill gardens with flowers of button to dinner-plate dimensions in every shade but blue and in color combinations too numerous to count. Grown as perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10, they are lifted for winter storage elsewhere. Dahlias often attract … Read more
Watering the lawn and garden is an essential task for any homeowner. But if you’re new to speaking Spanish, you may not know how to express that el césped necesita agua (the grass needs water). Don’t worry, this article will teach you the perfect Spanish translation for “the grass needs water” and other related phrases. … Read more
Buy daylily plants – Order online and have them shipped right to your door Daylily (Hemerocallis spp. and hybrids) is one of the most popular garden plants to grow, and for good reason. This reliable flowering perennial produces elegant grass-like foliage and showy trumpet-shaped blooms in a range of colors, sizes and forms. Daylily colors … Read more
A pomegranate tree is a beautiful addition to any garden. With its glossy leaves, vibrant blooms, and ruby red fruit, it provides year-round visual interest. But what exactly does a mature pomegranate tree look like? Let’s explore the distinct characteristics of this eye-catching fruit tree. Mature Size A full grown pomegranate tree typically reaches 12-20 … Read more