Gardening Tips & Techniques

wild yellow sweet pea flower

As an amateur I have found this a scary area to unpick, but have been ticking the flowers off one at a time. These plants are part of the leguminous pea family Fabiaceae, which also includes clovers, melilots and rarities like Spiny restharrow and Sainfoin. Broadly speaking, Vetches include Vicia and Lathyrus with a few … Read more

Can Astilbe Be Grown in Pots?

The astilbe, or false goat’s beard, is a highly popular perennial amongst American gardeners. Due to its versatility, this plant can be planted and successfully grown in a pot that is left on a patio or deck with an adequate amount of shade. Because these plants are relatively low maintenance, caring for them in a … Read more

Where Can I Buy Quicklime? Your Guide to Purchasing This Useful Chemical

Although Quicklime & Hydrated Lime are both made from ground limestone (calcium carbonate), they are obviously not identical products. Here, we explore some of the differences between the two, using one versus the other, and why you might choose one over the other. The first and primary difference is found in the molecular structure. Quicklime … Read more