Plant Care & Maintenance

A potted tree defines an entryway, brings nature to an urban space and provides a focal point in any garden. Growing trees in pots restricts their growth, making them perfect for small spaces or indoor gardens. Although some trees grow better in the ground, many thrive in containers. And as theyre portable, you can take … Read more

It’s fall clean-up time and you may be eyeing your landscape in search of what to trim back next. That’s when the waving plumes of your Ornamental Grass may be what your gaze settles on. Ornamental and tall native grasses are grown for their showy fall and winter interest, so put down those shears for … Read more

Acer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese maple, is a gorgeous ornamental tree appreciated for its graceful form, leaf shapes, and fall colors. While Japanese maples require minimal overall maintenance, proper pruning is essential to keep them healthy and looking their best. In this article, we’ll discuss when and how to prune Acer palmatum correctly. Why … Read more

Horses are one of few animals that may eat their own or herd mate’s feces. While this behavior may be considered harmless in a foal, it could be a sign of a health issue of deficiency in a more mature horse. Eating manure, also known as coprophagia, is a relatively common behavior in horses that … Read more

Dogwood trees are easily recognizable and incredibly popular in the home landscape and for good reason. These beautiful trees are symbols of spring. They offer dazzling displays in both spring and fall. Enjoy attractive blooms in early or mid spring, depending on the variety, and amazing red autumn foliage. Flowering dogwood trees only reach about … Read more

Ferns are non-flowering houseplants that are grown for foliage which can take many forms: from the delicate Boston fern to the tough and leathery fronds of the Bear paw fern. As members of the Polypodiospoda class, ferns are vascular plants that reproduce by means of spores. They have complex leaves that uncoil from fiddleheads into … Read more

The whimsical foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea) has brought joy to my heart for years. And as far back as the 1700s, foxglove flowers have also brought physical healing to hearts in need. The man credited with the introduction of digitalis into the practice of medicine was William Withering, who first used extracts of the plant … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you want a big, burly fern with stout foliage, try growing a Macho fern. What is a Macho fern? These robust plants form a large clump of fronds and thrive in shade to partial shade. They … Read more

Mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin) is an unmistakable beauty, with its frond leaves, otherworldly pink flowers, and long seed pods. Each element appears to dance weightlessly on the breeze. When Mimosa is in flower, its delicate scent, reminiscent of gardenia and fruit, fills the air. Learning of Mimosa’s foremost herbal indication as a mood balancer and … Read more

pH is a scientific term that describes the amount, or “power” (hence the “p”), of hydrogen (the “H”) that’s available within the soil. The hydrogen ions are what enable a plant’s roots to absorb the various nutrients from the soil. The pH of soil ranges from 0 to 14, and we speak of low pH … Read more