Gardening Tips & Techniques

new dawn climbing rose with clematis

Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount Climbing Roses are absolutely a plant that any gardener thinks of when they hear the term Cottage Garden. Graceful swags of color and fragrant blooms that intertwine with other classic climbers like Clematis. New Dawn Climbing Rose fits … Read more

The 7 Best Japanese Maples for Growing in Containers

Acer palmatum Beni hoshiDwarf “Ruby Stars” Japanese Maple Zones 5-9 Introduced by Del Loucks in 1996, this unique upright dwarf is often sold a… Acer palmatum Black HoleDeep Purple Reticulated Variegated Japanese Maple Zones 5-9 Black Hole is a brand new introduction by Talon Buchholz … Acer palmatum Black LaceDeep Maroon-Purple Japanese Maple Zones 5-9 … Read more

do bees like creeping thyme

If you are thinking about planting plants in your garden so that you can not only admire but contribute to the conservation of bees and other pollinators, don’t forget about creeping thyme. Not only is this plant beautiful, but it’s well known for its ability to attract bees, who enjoy collecting pollen and nectar from … Read more

How to Save a Dying Cherry Blossom Tree

Cherry blossom trees, with their stunning flowers and cultural significance, are treasured additions to any landscape. However, even the most beloved cherry tree can fall into decline. If your cherry blossom is showing signs of distress, prompt action is needed to restore its health. With some thoughtful care and strategic intervention, you can revive a … Read more

What Do Tulip Sprouts Look Like? A Complete Visual Guide

Tulips are iconic bulbs flowering in April or May, filling gardens with color, including hybrids produced in every color except true blue. Most are cup-shaped blooms with one flower on each stem, although a few are multi-flowering, ruffled, fringed, or double blossoms. These bulbs require full sun, neutral to slightly acidic, compost-enriched soil, and prefer … Read more

Demystifying What Thyme Seeds Look Like

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a perennial herb that’s winter hardy down to USDA zone 4. It has thin, fine-textured, semi-evergreen foliage and small, fragrant, flowers in shades of purple, pink and white, that appear between late spring and early summer. Unlike culinary thyme (Thymus vulgaris) varieties that grow into upright shrub-like shapes, creeping thyme … Read more