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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Also appropriately known as hummingbird vine, trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is a vigorous plant that produces lush vines and masses of showy, trumpet-shaped blooms from midsummer to the first frost in autumn. If you have access to … Read more

Hey, plant-loving friends! Are you a proud owner of ferns and don’t know what to do with them before winter? I was, too, until a few years ago. Knowing how to care for your ferns and keep them alive is important as the winter approaches. In this blog post, I’ll explain the techniques I use … Read more

Nothing feels more tragic than seeing your beautiful hibiscus garden get decimated by freeze damage. Tips of branches wilt and die, and the poor plants can end up looking like dead sticks covered with wilted leaves. What do you do? If your plants are in pots, bring them inside. Warmth is the first and most … Read more

When planning your rose garden, or any garden at all, it is important to plan for the amount of space the rose will need, not the amount of space it currently occupies. We all want our roses to grow large and to be abundant in blooms. To do this, roses need the right amount of … Read more

Often given as gifts or chosen by new houseplant growers as their first specimen, Peace Lilies are one of the easiest houseplants to grow and care for. Their pretty white flowers bloom for several months and they do not require direct sunlight. However, this positive reputation can lead some to believe they won’t encounter any … Read more

Amaryllis plants dont need a lot of elbow room, but they do have to be repotted every 3-5 years. Wait until theyre dormant and pick a slightly bigger pot. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Few bulb plants have showier blossoms than amaryllis, … Read more

When you think of summer fruits, you might think of the sweet taste of a fresh, juicy peach, and if you have a sunny yard, you can grow your own peach tree. But first, you must understand a peach tree’s size, needs, and growth stages. There are dwarf varieties that can be grown in a … Read more

There are possibly no more well-known plants than Holly Bushes. The vibrant berries on these ornamental shrubs have been used as holiday décor for hundreds of years and are often seen worldwide in wreaths and holiday table decorations. Not all holly varieties produce the plump red berries we are all accustomed to seeing. Some varieties … Read more