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When planning flower beds, most gardeners focus on choosing beautiful blooms in their favorite colors. But to take the design to the next level, it’s important to look beyond flowers and incorporate plants with standout foliage. The right green plants can provide striking colors, cool textures, and important visual structure to tie the whole bed … Read more
Basil flowers are delightful in salads and for tea, but plucking them also benefits the growth and aroma of the green leaves that are so tasty in cooking. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When a basil flowers, most gardeners quickly remove the … Read more
Mint is a popular herb renowned for its fresh flavor and fragrance. Both the leaves and stems of mint contain the aromatic oils that give it that distinct minty aroma. This versatile herb has a myriad of uses in cooking teas cocktails, beauty products, aromatherapy and more. As a mint grower, you may notice unusual … Read more
Lucky bamboo is a favorite houseplant to give to someone to say “good luck!” It could be just before a test, for a grand opening, or just for fun. These little shoots make fantastic companions because they are so tolerant and easy to care for. Lucky bamboo, with its vibrant green stalks and lush leaves, … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Thinning out strawberries to get rid of older, non-productive plants makes room for younger, more bountiful strawberry plants. Find out how to give your strawberries an annual makeover in this article. Thinning strawberry plants is an essential … Read more
I recently helped out on a project for a local folklorist looking for information on broom lore, and wound up with easily twenty pages of notes on the topic from a wide variety of sources. I thought that today I would share a few of the commonly held beliefs regarding brooms, as well as look … Read more
Hogweed is an invasive plant species that can be very difficult to eliminate once established. This comprehensive guide will provide useful information on identifying hogweed, understanding the risks, and implementing effective control and removal strategies. What is Hogweed? There are two main species of hogweed – giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). … Read more
Sweet alyssum makes a colorful carpet of tiny flowers to blanket your garden or landscape. Within two months of being started from seed, this plant quickly covers the ground with tiny cross-shaped, four-petal flowers. Its gray-green leaves are slightly hairy, narrow, and lance-shaped. Easy to grow from plant or seed, sweet alyssum is a cool-season … Read more
Originally created by the Victorians, kissing balls are a Christmas tradition. Discover how to make your own homemade decoration with plants. Photos and words Sonya Patel Ellis; floristry by Sonya Patel Ellis and Jess Webb Weaving aromatic herbs, everlasting flowers, symbolic foliage and berries and plant-dyed silk ribbon into a modern take on the Victorian … Read more
Yes, you can compost peaches. Start by cutting peaches into smaller pieces and removing the pits to speed up decomposition. Peach skins and flesh are nutrient-rich, enhancing your compost pile. Mix the peach pieces thoroughly with other green materials like vegetable peels and coffee grounds to maintain a balanced compost ecosystem. Be mindful of mold … Read more