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Small conifer trees make excellent container plants Their year-round beauty and slow, compact growth habits allow them to thrive for years in pots without becoming overgrown When cared for properly, dwarf and miniature conifers can provide a striking focal point or versatile design element to enliven any patio, balcony or entryway. This guide will explore … Read more
Apple trees are a classic addition to any homestead or backyard. The scent of their blossoms in spring and the crunch of a fresh-picked apple in fall are nostalgic pleasures. If you’re considering planting apple trees, a key question is: how many do you really need? The ideal number can vary based on your space, … Read more
Bird feeding can be a budget-busting hobby, but only if you let it! Read on to discover many bird seed alternatives and cheap bird feeding ideas that can keep your wallet, and yard, full! Feeding birds can be an enjoyable hobby that brings nature to your backyard Watching colorful songbirds flock to your yard provides … Read more
As someone who loves botanical illustration I’ve practiced sketching fig trees countless times to capture their natural beauty. Fig trees have such unique shapes textures, and details that they make for an excellent drawing subject. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through my process for drawing a realistic fig tree from start to finish. … Read more
The Nemesia genus contains more than 50 species, most of which are native to South Africa, but only a few are popular garden plants named cultivars. The two most popular species are N. strumosa and N. caerulea. N. strumosa is a true annual that produces one-inch blue or white flowers and grows up to one … Read more
Houseplants are more than just decorative elements; they give a different satisfaction of nurturing nature. But as any plant enthusiast knows, there can also be pests where there are plants. From mosquitoes to termites, these unwanted visitors can wreak havoc on indoor oasis if left unchecked; leading to plant diseases and pest infestation inside your … Read more
Mounting air plants (Tillandsia) on wood is really easy and very easy to care for. They need no potting soil to grow and normally anchor themselves to a tree and gather moisture and nutrients from the air (hence the name) and other decaying matter like leaves. They are not parasitic and only use other plants … Read more
Sunflowers are easy to grow from seed and fun for all the family. Learn how to grow them, in our guide. The sunflower is one of the nation’s best-loved flowers. Although most varieties have yellow blooms, you can grow sunflowers with rusty-red, green and even white flowers. Annual sunflowers are fast growers and can reach … Read more
All you need to know about growing lavender, including our pick of the best lavenders to grow. Lavender is a Mediterranean evergreen shrub, grown for its fragrant leaves and bee-friendly flowers. There are hardy, half-hardy and tender species of lavender to choose from, but most grown by gardeners will be hardy varieties. Lavenders work in … Read more
Broccoli, or sprouting broccoli, is a delicious, nutritious and easy-to-grow member of the cabbage family. It forms multiple small clusters of purple or white A bud is a small, undeveloped shoot that contains the potential for new growth. Buds are typically found on stems, where they can be apical (found at the tip) or axillary … Read more