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You may admire their pretty foliage, but left unchecked these plants can smother your flowers and take over in the backyard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Invasive ground cover plants are the uninvited garden guests that never want to leave. They take … Read more

Tiny brown worms are a common sight in houseplant soil. As a houseplant owner, you’ve likely noticed these wiggly little creatures in your potting mix at some point Although they may look a bit gross, these worms are usually not harmful to your plants Here’s what you need to know about identifying and managing tiny … Read more

Depending on your taste, you can design your garden around a variety of themes, including cottage gardens and modern gardens. But if you love simple lines and an organic and natural feel, you may want to grow a Japanese or Zen-type garden. This garden type uses minimalist forms, well-proportioned plants, and other key principles of … Read more

Deer can be a major nuisance for gardeners, as they love to munch on many popular plants like hostas Their incessant nibbling can quickly destroy a beautiful garden As a result, many gardeners are left wondering – will coffee grounds keep deer away from hostas? Coffee grounds have become a popular home remedy to deter … Read more

Calla lilies are known for their elegant and sophisticated blooms, but black and white calla lilies take this beauty to a whole new level. The contrast between the inky black flowers and crisp white blooms creates a stunning look that is eye-catching yet refined. In this article, we’ll explore the origins of black and white … Read more

Your tulips are dying off but your geraniums haven’t budded yet – so what do you do during this transitional period? Wait for summer? No! Fill in the gaps with Senetti! A colourful ‘inbetweener’ plant, Senetti is a type of Pericallis (formerly called Senecio, but which has now been reclassified), which is a family of … Read more

Have you ever noticed strange seed pods scattered on the ground and wondered what kind of tree they came from? Many common trees produce seed pods that resemble peanuts in appearance and texture Learning to identify these trees by their seed pods can satisfy your curiosity on your next walk in the woods or around … Read more

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Have you been hearing about gardeners topping their pepper plants? While it seems scary, it’s true! Topping pepper plants is an easy practice that many of us use to increase pepper yields and strengthen the plant. In this article, we’ll review the when, why and how when it comes to topping pepper plants. By the … Read more

Hardy and elegant, the southern magnolia is a wonderful addition to any Nashville yard! It offers a wide range of benefits, such as beautiful, fragrant flowers and bushy evergreen foliage that provides privacy, shade, and an animal habitat year-round. Here, we’ll go over the “D.D. Blanchard” cultivar, which produces the large, creamy white blossoms Nashvillians … Read more