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Starting perennials from seed is a budget-friendly way to add a lot of plants to your garden. Perennials come back year after year, so you sow them once and they give you many seasons of color and fragrance. Perennials generally take longer to grow from seed than most annual flowers and some perennials need special … Read more

When landscaping your yard or garden, choosing the right ground cover can make a huge difference in the overall look and feel Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread to form a dense, carpet-like covering over the soil surface Using ground covers in place of turf grass or mulch offers many benefits like weed suppression, … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Like anything else, stone fruit trees won’t produce fruit unless their flowers are pollinated. Usually, gardeners rely on insects, but if bees are hard to find in your neighborhood, you can take the matter into your own … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Q: I love gladioli and would like to have some of my own in my plot. However, as it is a paved courtyard, I would have to grow them in containers. Is this possible, and if so, … Read more

Many people regard deadheading as a tiresome and unnecessary activity, and it is true that your sunflowers will survive just fine if you skip it. However, there are a host of benefits to be enjoyed by spending a few minutes doing so once or twice during the blooming season. For those who still don’t feel … Read more

Roses are durable, hardy shrubs that thrive in a variety of climates. These beauties are fairly easy to grow, but sometimes they weaken due to pests, disease, and environmental conditions. If your formerly healthy rose bush starts to look feeble, what steps can you take? Unfortunately, because there are a few different conditions that can … Read more

Canna Tropicanna®: The original Tropicanna, Tropicanna Gold, and Tropicanna Black Photo Credit Anthony Tesselaar Plants Botanical Name Canna x generalis Plant Type With their lush, tropical foliage and dazzling blooms in shades of red orange yellow and pink, canna lilies bring drama to gardens and landscape beds. While they aren’t true lilies, these rhizomatous perennials … Read more

Timothy hay is a popular forage crop that is widely grown and used as feed for horses and livestock. It is a high-quality grass that is rich in fiber and nutrients, making it an ideal food source for animals that require a high-fiber diet. In this blog post, we will discuss how to care for … Read more

Tomatoes are a popular vegetable because they are often eaten raw or cooked. They are also used in many dishes. Tomatoes are a type of fruit and the seeds inside the tomato are the fruits ovules. Tomato seeds tend to grow into tomato plants if they get good temperature and plenty of light. The time … Read more

Controlling temperature levels when growing mushrooms is essential for a successful harvest. By using a thermometer/temperature sensor, heating pad, cooling fan, or greenhouse, you can achieve the ideal growing conditions for your mushrooms. It is important to monitor the temperature levels regularly and make any necessary adjustments to ensure healthy and thriving mushrooms. Mushroom growing … Read more