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Lilies are prized for their elegant, fragrant blooms that add beauty to gardens. With large, showy flowers in an array of colors, lilies have captivated gardeners for centuries. Getting lilies to bloom abundantly requires providing the right growing conditions. With some planning and proper care, you can enjoy continuous lily flowers from late spring through … Read more
Cape marguerites, also known as African daisies or Osteospermums, are absolutely beautiful flowers that can add a lovely pop of color and vibrancy to any garden. Though native to South Africa, these hardy perennials have become quite popular across the world thanks to their striking flowers and versatility. Caring for a Cape marguerite requires just … Read more
How long do peas last? Fresh peas can last up to 7 days in the fridge, but there are lots of variables that need further explanation. The shelf life of peas, since there is usually no sell by date, depends on the preparation method and how the peas are stored. Peas, like beans, are classified … Read more
Leyland cypress is a cross between Monterey cypress and Nootka false cypress. This attractive and fast-growing evergreen conifer (24 to 48 inches per year in early years) has flattened sprays of gray-green foliage on slender upright branches. It grows best in a variety of light and soil conditions and in regions where temperatures do not … Read more
Gardenias are a popular flowering shrub, prized for their fragrant white blooms and lush, dark green foliage. While gardenias are relatively low-maintenance, proper pruning is important to keep them looking their best. Pruning encourages new growth, maintains a attractive shape, and improves flowering. Follow these simple tips to learn when and how to prune your … Read more
Find out how using tea leaves in the garden can benefit plants, compost and mulch – and even deter pests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We’re all for recycling, especially when it benefits our gardens. The latest discovery we’ve made? Using tea … Read more
Some fences are built with minute gaps to allow for expansion and contraction, but more significant gaps appear over time. Fence gaps create many issues, from unfortunate pet escapes to wildlife chewing on your vegetables. Aside from critters digging at your fence, gaps can result from natural shifts in the terrain or weather damage. Having … Read more
Monsteras, those tropical houseplants with the cool, natural leaf holes that have been flooding your Instagram feed for the past few years, have gone viral for more than just looking cool on your windowsill: They actually bear fruit. Influencers are dubbing Monstera deliciosa (which means “delicious monster”) the “fruit salad” plant, maintaining that the strange-looking, … Read more
Venus flytraps eat a lot of things, from spiders to moths, but what about the peskiest insect of them all: the fungus gnat? Do Venus fly traps eat gnats, and if so, are they as nutritious as other insects? Keep reading to learn all about the eating habits of Venus flytraps and if small insects … Read more
Learn how to plant, propagate and prune shrubby and climbing honeysuckles, in our expert Grow Guide. Most of us think of honeysuckles as twining climbers with pretty, scented tubular flowers, perfect for covering walls, fences and pergolas. But there are also evergreen, shrubby types that make an excellent honeysuckle bush, hedging or topiary. Both belong … Read more