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Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden. The name thrips covers a … Read more
The genus Salvia, or Sage, is a huge group of ornamental annuals and perennials that are found growing in the wild across the globe. Old-World species, or those native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, are essential nectar sources for honeybees and bumblebees, while North American Native species are commonly pollinated by hummingbirds and bumblebees. These … Read more
No matter how big or small your garden is, slugs and snails are you worst enemy. These insatiable pests can consume several times their own body weight in food in one day. That means a lot of damage to your plants. Snail and slugs can seem to appear out of nowhere, especially when the weather … Read more
Arrowwood viburnum, also known as southern arrowwood, is a fairly small flowering shrub featuring an upright, rounded shape with stems of glossy green and oval foliage with toothed edges. This shrub bears showy white flowers and blue-black fruits. Arrowwood viburnum thrives in temperate conditions, preferring full or partial sunlight and moist but well-draining acidic soil. … Read more
The Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) is an enchanting spring-blooming bulb that is cherished for its stunning blooms resembling bunches of tiny, bell-shaped grapes. While its dreamy blue-purple flowers grab all the attention, the roots and stems of this plant are equally fascinating and integral to its growth. In this in-depth article, we will peel … Read more
Native azaleas are extraordinary sights when they bloom, in part because they have minimal leaves when flowering. Seventeen species of azalea are native to North America, each with flowers that range from white, pink, yellow, or orange. They are not just for the spring: their leaves turn fiery colors in the fall before dropping off. … Read more
Not everything that is called jasmine is botanically a true jasmine. The name jasmine is commonly used for flowering plants that have a scent like jasmine but don’t necessarily belong to the genus Jasminum. Asiatic jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) with its fragrant pale yellow flowers is one of them. Unlike jasmine shrubs and vines, Asiatic jasmine … Read more
Artillery plants, with their charming rounded leaves, make for popular houseplants. However, these plants can fall victim to scale infestations. Scales are small sap-sucking insects that attach themselves to stems and leaves. An unchecked scale infestation can stunt growth, cause leaf yellowing, and even kill artillery plants. Getting rid of scales requires persistence, but is … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Who doesn’t love a firm, ripe avocado? And the pleasure is doubled when it comes from your own tree. Avocados grow well outside in very warm hardiness zones. If you live in a cooler area or you … Read more
Austrian pine trees are handsome, hardy conifers that can tolerate pollution, salt spray, and various soil conditions. However, like any tree, they can sometimes have issues with pesky insects like ants. If left unchecked, ants can damage pine trees by feeding on the sap, needles, and tender bark The good news is there are a … Read more