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Squash gets overlooked for its versatility and overall yum-factor when it comes to garden vegetables (okay, technically a fruit). Always a bridesmaid, squash is often relegated to “side dish material,” and the general public doesn’t give it a second thought. But we’re not the general public. We’re gardeners and we know how amazing squash is! … Read more
Sunflowers are a classic summertime flower that brighten up any garden with their cheery faces. While they are typically direct sown outdoors after the last spring frost you can get a head start on the season by starting them indoors. Proper timing is crucial when starting sunflowers indoors to avoid stunted root-bound plants. Start too … Read more
If you want your lawn to look lush, green, and healthy like an upscale golf course, top dressing is an essential lawn care task you need to be doing. But what exactly is lawn top dressing? Lawn top dressing simply refers to the process of adding a thin layer of material, usually a compost or … Read more
As summer inches along, there are a few things you’ve come to expect from your landscape: The grass isn’t growing so fast anymore. On the other hand, your petunias are. And all those perennials cut back late last year have come into their own again. But now there’s something you’ve noticed that you weren’t expecting: … Read more
Do you have dreams of super-sizing your fiddle leaf fig from small-scale to jumbo? Fiddle leaf figs are content to stay pot-bound in a smaller pot, but if you want them to grow to max capacity, they will need to be transplanted into a larger planter to spread out and fill out. This is what … Read more
Creeping phlox or moss phlox (Phlox subulata) is a dwarf plant that forms low-growing cushions or mats of slender evergreen leaves and turns into a blaze of colour in late spring and early summer. Masses of tiny saucer-shaped flowers, up to 3.5cm across, are borne in profusion on the slender stems, on a compact, spreading, … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Some succulents can be great options for bathroom decoration, starting with those in the Sansevieria family. Most are flexible about light and water needs. They are also said to work well at cleaning the air. If there … Read more
If you want to grow strawberries but are short on space or simply not ready to commit to a full bed (we totally understand!), growing strawberries in hanging containers is the perfect solution. With a few simple steps and a little knowledge, youll be ready to pot a hanging basket thats equal parts beautiful and … Read more
Geraniums are classic flowering annuals and perennials loved for their vibrant colors and ease of care. They pair well with many plants but there are a few you’ll want to avoid interplanting with geraniums. Read on to learn what not to plant with geraniums and why. Overview of Geranium Types There are two main types … Read more
Looks like I’ve done it again. Killed rosemary, the plant. Worse than that, I’ve killed two rosemary plants. And even worse still, drawing on my experiences killing numerous rosemary plants — perhaps you also have killed one or more — I’ve been dispensing my “expertise” on how not to kill rosemary. My reasoning went like … Read more