Plant Care & Maintenance

Do Burning Bushes Have Berries?

Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub that is popular in North American landscaping. The dense, multi-stemmed, rounded shrub gets its common name from the transformation of its medium-green elliptical leaves into brilliant red fall foliage. Best planted in the fall or spring from a container-grown nursery plant, burning bush grows at a moderate … Read more

The Complete Guide to Growing Petite Delight Bee Balm

Petite Delight bee balm (Monarda ‘Petite Delight’) has become a beloved addition to many gardens thanks to its compact size, abundant blooms, and ability to attract pollinators. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share everything you need to know to successfully grow this floral powerhouse. Petite Delight is a dwarf cultivar of Monarda didyma that typically … Read more

How to Store Honeycrisp Apples to Keep Them Fresh for Months

Honeycrisp apples are one of the most delicious apple varieties known for their perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Their signature crunchy texture that bursts with juice in every bite makes them a favorite for snacking and using in recipes. However, like all apple varieties proper storage is crucial to maintain Honeycrisp apples’ quality and … Read more

type of soil for raspberries

The Best Soil Type for Growing Delicious Raspberries Raspberries are one of the most delicious fruits you can grow in your own backyard These sweet, juicy berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber With the right soil conditions, you can harvest basketfuls of fresh raspberries every summer. But what exactly is the ideal soil … Read more

A Close Look at Images of Tiny Red Bugs

Chiggers are bugs so small that you need a magnifying glass to spot them. Scientists call these creatures “trombiculid mites” because theyre from a family of mites called Neotrombicula autumnalis. But they have a bunch of nicknames. In North America, theyre usually called chiggers. In Britain, theyre known as harvest mites. They can also be … Read more