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Add Beauty and Charm to Your Garden with Ornamental Cherry Trees with White Blossoms

Ornamental cherry trees with white blossoms are a gorgeous addition to any garden. When they bloom in spring, they create a stunning floral display that looks like fluffy white clouds or gently falling snow. Cherry blossoms have been celebrated for centuries in art and poetry for their ethereal beauty. Read on to learn more about … Read more

diy roosting boxes for birds

Birds only nest during spring and summer—their breeding season. But during the rest of the year, cavity-nesting birds often use these same boxes for shelter at night, particularly in winter. Sometimes more than a dozen birds will pile into a single box to conserve heat. But nest boxes are far from ideal for overnight roosting … Read more

My Hydrangeas Leaves are Turning Brown: Causes and Solutions

Hydrangeas, with their expansive blooms and mesmerizing colors, have been charming garden enthusiasts for ages. However, a frequent concern among gardeners is when they spot their beloved hydrangea leaves turning brown, especially in spring or summer. What causes this issue? Can it be fixed? Well, this post has all your answers. Brown leaves on hydrangeas … Read more

field of forget me not flowers

Copyright: various copyright holders. To reuse an , please click it to see who you will need to contact. Field forget-me-not is native to Europe and Asia, and widely introduced through northern and eastern North America. It can agressively fill in around buildings and unused garden spaces. County documented: documented to exist in the county … Read more

should i kill a queen wasp

Should I Kill a Queen Wasp? A Careful Consideration As spring arrives and queen wasps emerge from hibernation to start new nests, you may find yourself wondering should I kill a queen wasp? This question invites more thoughtful consideration than a simple yes or no answer There are ethical, practical, and environmental factors to weigh … Read more

what is eating my tomato plant stems

Tomato gardeners often find their prized plants under attack from a variety of pests, both during the day and at night. While some insects like hornworms and aphids are easily identifiable, others leave only signs of their presence, like chewed leaves or half-eaten fruits. Protecting your tomato crop requires being able to identify the animals … Read more

How to Propagate Oriental Poppies for Vibrant Blooms in Your Garden

Poppy is the common name for plants in the Papaveraceae family. Within this group there are annuals, perennials and biennials. They include oriental poppies, field poppies Welsh poppies and Himalayan poppies. Their summer flowers may be fleeting but they make a wonderful addition to the garden in May and June. Large-flowered oriental poppies are the … Read more