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Crop rotation is falling out of fashion – and I’m glad for it, it used to be a stuffy, over complicated thing. However, don’t lets throw the baby out with the bathwater! I love the moving about and mixing of crops, and so does your soil – it brings huge bonuses. Rotation is simply moving … Read more
As a gardening enthusiast, I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to grow fresh fruits and veggies right at home. And let me tell you, strawberries are one of my all-time favorites! There’s nothing quite like popping a ripe, red strawberry straight from the plant into your mouth. Simply delicious. So when I discovered … Read more
Lobelia Starship Scarlet is a popular variety known for its vivid red blooms and strong branching habit. But there is often confusion around whether this eye-catching plant is actually a perennial or just an annual in disguise. In this article, we’ll take a close look at the life cycle of Starship Scarlet to determine if … Read more
If youve tried growing a pot of supermarket mint, you might have discovered that it usually looks sad and dies after a few weeks. (At least, that is what happened to my first attempts!). But did you know that there is a super easy way to make supermarket mint grow, flourish and last for years? … Read more
Pond Plants of America has emerged as one of the most popular online retailers for buying pond plants. With a huge selection of hardy and tropical aquatic plants at reasonable prices, they make it easy to design a thriving water garden. But how good are their plants, shipping, and service really? Here is an in-depth … Read more
In today’s global world we can easily make the mistake of thinking that international trade is something new and exciting, that ‘we’ recently discovered. How wrong we would be! The volume may be greater, but humans have been trading for thousands of years – even our stone-age ancestors did it, trading the best flints across … Read more
The amaryllis is a beautiful and popular flower that is widely grown for its gorgeous blooms. With large trumpet-shaped flowers packed densely along erect stalks amaryllis make a striking statement in gardens, centerpieces, and floral arrangements. Overview of the Amaryllis The amaryllis bulb plant, also known as Hippeastrum, is a tender perennial from South America … Read more
Blueberries are one of the most beloved and iconic berry fruits, known for their bell-shaped form, dusty bloom, and deep purplish-blue color. But if you’ve snacked on fresh blueberries, you probably noticed they come in a range of sizes. So just how big do blueberries get? Let’s take a look at the factors impacting blueberry … Read more
There are actually many types of rubber trees you can grow right at home. Rubber trees come in many colors and sizes. Rubber trees are low-maintenance and easy for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Rubber plants have beautiful waxy-looking leaves; some even have variegation. Finally, rubber plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. If youre curious … Read more
Prickly lettuce is a troublesome weed found in many yards across the United States. It can be identified by its spiny leaves and white flowers. Formally known as Lactuca serriola, this weed goes by many other names, including the compass plant, wild lettuce, and even milk thistle. (This is separate from another plant known as … Read more