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White specks on rose leaves can be alarming for rose gardeners. These blemishes can appear overnight, marring the beauty of your roses and leaving you puzzled about the cause. While concerning, white spots on rose leaves are usually harmless and can be effectively managed with diligent care. Read on to uncover the root causes of … Read more
Schefflera, commonly called umbrella plants or trees, make excellent tropical houseplants. The larger Schefflera actinophylla features long, shiny, oval green leaves that droop gracefully from a central stalk, resembling an umbrella. Schefflera arboricola (dwarf schefflera) features smaller, glossy leaves, sometimes with creamy variegation. These easy-growing plants can live 25 years or longer and produce flowers, … Read more
Cherry trees are prized for their beautiful blossoms in spring and their sweet, tasty fruit in summer. That’s why many gardeners want to propagate new cherry trees from existing ones, to multiply their favorite varieties. Luckily, propagating cherry trees at home is a straightforward process. There are two main techniques: taking stem cuttings or grafting. … Read more
Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) grows in pastures and meadows that have been neglected, on the side of the road and the edges of woods, along fence rows, in vacant lots and industrial areas. In the first year, plants grow low to the ground, bearing rosettes of hairy leaves. Gray-green in color, oblong to lanceolate, each … Read more
If you’re a lover of the popular, evergreen cypress tree and its scale-like leaves, you’ll know that its narrow-leaf structure requires unique attention to keep this pretty tree looking its best. Here at Professional Tree Trimming Services, we’re dedicated to providing the best cypress tree care advice to help you understand how to trim and … Read more
Rhubarb is a hardy perennial vegetable that has been a staple in home gardens for generations. The tart, red stalks add vibrant color and zingy flavor to everything from pies, jams, and compotes, to chutneys, sauces, and cocktails. While rhubarb is low-maintenance, it does require splitting every 4-6 years to maintain vigor. Here’s a step-by-step … Read more
Okra is a warm-weather loving vegetable that thrives during hot, humid summers. While many gardeners directly sow okra seeds outdoors after the last spring frost date, did you know you can also start okra indoors from seed weeks earlier? Starting okra indoors allows for an earlier harvest So, can you start okra indoors? The short … Read more
Garlic is the unsung hero of the home garden, and one of the easiest crops for a beginner gardener. It has a long planting window, is quite hardy, and can tolerate much neglect. We have grown it for many years, and I’d like to show you how to grow and harvest garlic from seed. Garlic … Read more
If you want an easy-care, attractive, and fast-growing houseplant, look closer here. With its thick, glossy green leaves, the Baby Rubber Plant is just what you’ve been looking for. This is all about how to grow and care for a Peperomia obtusifolia. I’ve already done a post and video on general Peperomia care (all six … Read more
Cutting seed potatoes into smaller pieces before planting them is a common practice that provides gardeners with more plants per potato. Although this technique is popular, there are a few drawbacks that may be concerning to those beginning their potato-planting journey. When seed potatoes are cut, they are more susceptible to disease and mold growth. … Read more