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Have you ever seen a brown bulb on the ground that looks like a potato? It could be an air potato, an invasive species in Florida. Potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable to grow in your garden. But keeping potato plants properly identified can be tricky when weeds invade. Several common weeds share similar … Read more
The tradition of celebrating the blooming of cherry trees in Japan is centuries old. The planting of cherry trees in Washington DC originated in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. In Japan, the flowering cherry tree, or “Sakura,” is an important flowering plant. … Read more
How Big Does a Dwarf Burning Bush Get? A Complete Growth Guide If you’re considering adding a dwarf burning bush to your landscape, you may be wondering – how big do these shrubs get exactly? With its brilliant fall foliage and compact size, the dwarf burning bush is an extremely popular ornamental plant. But it’s … Read more
The Chinese Money plant or Pilea Peperomioides has to be one of the most rewarding plant experiences ever! I can see why they’re so popular and even for a plant that isn’t grown for flowers, it’s certainly entertaining with the way it grows it’s babies. Pilea grows a long central stem and the round, disk … Read more
With nearly 200 tropical species of dracaena, theres a wide variety of colors, foliage patterns, and growth habits to choose from. But most dracaena plants have one thing in common: improper care or less-than-ideal conditions can cause that beautiful foliage to turn brown and unattractive. Heres what to do about brown dracaena leaves—plus why they … Read more
Air plants, also known as tillandsias, are epiphytic plants that grow by attaching themselves to other plants, rocks or other surfaces. Despite not being rooted in soil, air plants do grow roots. This often surprises new air plant owners who assume these plants get all their moisture and nutrients from the air. So why do … Read more
How to draw a realistic jingle bell! Now, this lesson may look challenging, but we’re going to take it one step at a time. It’ll shock you how easy this lesson actually is. The sound of jingle bells is synonymous with the holiday season. Their cheerful tinkling instantly evokes images of Santa’s sleigh festive decorations … Read more
Euonymus are very useful shrubs and if you already have some in your garden, you may well wish to propagate your existing plants to obtain more. The best means of propagation for the types most commonly grown in the UK is by means of semi-hardwood cuttings. Euonymus, also known as spindle trees, are popular ornamental … Read more
Sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) are conspicuous insects that feed on flowers, fruits, sap, fungi, stored products, and decaying and fermenting plant tissues from diverse trees and crops, including strawberries. Sap beetles work in association with yeasts and other fungi causing the fermentation and decay of infested plant parts (Figure 1). They also transport a variety … Read more
As you might know by now, I mostly grow vegetables. A lot of them! But I also adore flowers. My seedbox is like a large palette with plenty of colorful options I can use to decorate my kitchen garden. I just love watching the flowers bloom. Garden cosmos (like in the picture above) might be … Read more