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Evergreen plants are an invaluable component of gardens and landscapes, providing structure and color through the winter after other plants have gone dormant. Shrubs that stay green, or keep their leaves all year, provide background interest to other plants, lending year-round interest to foundation plantings, beds, borders and containers. There are many choices of evergreen … Read more

Growing potatoes in containers is a great option for anyone with limited space Container gardening allows urban gardeners and those with small yards to easily grow potatoes in a small area. In this complete guide, I’ll cover everything you need to know about successfully growing potatoes in containers including When to Plant Potatoes The best … Read more

Downsizing your garden? Moving to a smaller yard? Want to still enjoy home-grown onions? Growing onions in containers could be your answer! Container gardening differs from conventional gardening a bit. We have summarized and provided the essentials for growing onions in containers below. Growing onions in containers is a great way to enjoy fresh homegrown … Read more

Those of us gardening in the Pacific Northwest are used to winters that include more than our fair share of gray and stormy days. But take heart, I have an antidote for dingy winter days that we can all use: plants with evergreen foliage in yellow and gold tones. Plants with leaves in light-reflecting colors … Read more

When I moved to this home, I was happy that it faced east. I love azaleas, boxwood, Japanese maples, and rhododendrons. They prefer the east exposure, and so do my favorite indoor plants. I love all teh east window plants. Would it have been a deal breaker if it had faced west? No, but it … Read more

Winter brings about a whole bunch of changes for plants. They can be affected by lower temperatures, a lack of humidity and less light – just for starters! If you’re a Fiddle Leaf Fig fanatic like me, you’ll want to know exactly what winter means for your plant and how you can help it thrive … Read more

Sweet, tasty and packed with vitamins, carrots are a traditional grow-your-own favourite. As well as the classic long orange roots, you can also grow small round carrots and even red, yellow or purple varieties. Carrots are straightforward to grow from seed, taking up little space, and can also be grown in containers. Sow small batches … Read more

Dahlias are one of the most vibrant and beautiful flowers you can grow in your garden. With their bright colors and unique shapes they bring so much joy and summertime charm. As a dahlia lover myself I’m always looking for ways to maximize the number of breathtaking blooms from my plants. One technique that really … Read more

Cherry blossom trees are highly anticipated harbingers of spring. Their beautiful cascades of pink and white flowers are a breathtaking sight But it can be very disappointing when your cherry tree doesn’t bloom As a gardening enthusiast, I often get questions from readers about why their cherry blossom tree is not blooming. There are several … Read more