Gardening Tips & Techniques

The Garden at Horses has become one of LA’s hottest new restaurants, garnering attention for its stylish ambience and mouthwatering farm-to-table menu. Located next door to the renowned original Horses restaurant The Garden offers a more relaxed vibe while maintaining the same commitment to sourcing quality local ingredients. As a frequent diner at The Garden, … Read more

All you need to know about growing a sweet chestnut tree, Castanea sativa, in our Grow Guide. Castanea sativa, sweet chestnut, is a deciduous tree, found growing throughout the UK. Its not a UK native – it hails from southern Europe, western Asia and North Africa. Sweet chestnut is suitable for coppicing and is therefore … Read more

One of the stars of the spring woodlands across the United States is Trillium. They are called the trinity flower because the plant has three sepals, three leaves, and three petals on the flowers. The flowers come in white, red, yellow and painted, depending upon the species. Trilliums are reliable perennials that slowly spread over … Read more

Growing tomatoes in grow bags is rapidly becoming a popular way to garden in small spaces while reducing disease pressure. As someone who has never been able to grow a tomato due to heavy blight in my area, using grow bags has made growing tomatoes possible for me! In this article, we’ll discuss which grow … Read more

Sunflowers are one of the most iconic and beloved flowers With their big, bright yellow flower heads chasing the sun across the sky, they bring cheer to any garden However, beneath their hardy exterior, sunflowers do have particular care needs. One of the most common issues gardeners face is overwatering these otherwise robust plants. So … Read more

Do Encore Azaleas Lose Their Leaves in Winter? Encore azaleas are beloved for their ability to rebloom in spring, summer, and fall. But what happens to their foliage when cold weather arrives? Do these popular shrubs also retain their leaves in winter? Or do encore azaleas lose their foliage when temperatures drop? Keep reading to … Read more

A lollipop tree is a whimsical and delicious decor piece that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or just bringing a touch of sweetness to any space. With just a few simple supplies, you can easily create a candy-filled creation in all sorts of fun shapes, sizes and styles. Customize your lollipop tree to match any theme … Read more

Were often asked about feng shui money plants. What are they? Why use them? How do they work? Youre in the right place! Read on to learn more about these so-called feng shui money plants. Well teach you why plants are so important in feng shui, what are money plants, and how to place them … Read more

All you need to know about growing Chinese lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi), in this Grow Guide. The Chinese Lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi) is a hardy perennial that bears creamy white flowers in summer, but is mostly grown for its the papery orange lanterns (calyces) that enclose the round berries in autumn. Left on the plant … Read more

Raspberry bushes can quickly get out of control due to their rapid growth rate and ability to spread through root runners and tip layering. While they produce delicious berries overgrown raspberry patches can take over large areas of your yard and gardens. Removing established raspberry bushes takes effort and diligence but it can be done … Read more