Gardening Tips & Techniques

Hearts and Flowers: The Charming Ground Cover That Brings Joy to Any Garden

Ground covers are an essential component of many gardens, providing a lush carpet of greenery while suppressing weeds. But most gardeners want more than just green foliage from their ground covers – they also want some floral charm! That’s where hearts and flowers (Aptenia cordifolia) comes in. This delightful little plant combines fresh color and … Read more

do eucalyptus trees have deep roots

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Eucalyptus are tall trees with shallow, spreading roots adapted to the harsh growing conditions in their native Australia. While this may not pose an issue here, in the home landscape the shallow root depth of eucalyptus can … Read more

false virginia creeper vs virginia creeper

False Virginia Creeper vs Virginia Creeper: How to Tell These Common Vines Apart Virginia creeper and false Virginia creeper are two climbing vines that are frequently confused with each other. Though they share some similar characteristics there are key differences between these two plants that can help you easily distinguish between them. In this detailed … Read more