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The Dazzling Crocosmia ‘Star of the East’

Crocosmias form dense clumps of upright sword-shaped foliage, from which sprays of brightly coloured flowers, carried in branched spikes, appear in late summer. Croscosmia Star of the East bears upright swords of orange flowers with pale yellow centres, from late-summer to autumn. Its ideal for growing in swathes through the herbaceous border, particularly in hot … Read more

8 Plants That Can Be Mistaken for Rhododendron

With their vibrant colored blooms and lush green leaves, rhododendrons are one of the most popular flowering shrubs. But their distinctive beauty can also make them easy to confuse with other plants. Here are 8 doppelgangers that are often mistaken for rhododendron. An Overview of Rhododendron Let’s start with a refresher on rhododendron’s key features. … Read more

Why Are My Carrots So Small? 7 Common Causes and Solutions

Carrots. They’re among the top vegetables gardeners include in their garden plans, but many times gardeners grow dismayed when they bump into problems growing carrots. Carrot growing problems are completely normal, and thankfully most of them can be prevented. In this podcast episode and blog post below, you’ll learn how to prevent or address the … Read more

How Often Should You Water Rhododendrons? A Complete Guide for Proper Hydration

Unlock the secret to thriving Rhododendrons by mastering their watering rhythm with the seasons! Rhododendrons are iconic flowering shrubs that add vibrant splashes of color to gardens. With their showy spring blooms in shades of pink, red purple yellow and white, rhododendrons are prized landscape plants. However, in order to keep your rhododendrons healthy and … Read more