Plant Care & Maintenance

Should You Lollipop Outdoor Plants?

To “lollipop” a growing cannabis plant means to remove most growth from the bottom of the plant that isn’t getting light. With lollipopping, the cannabis grower leaves the top of the plant untouched, so it’s full on top and bare on bottom, like a lollipop. The lollipopping technique leaves the cannabis plant resembling a lollipop—full … Read more

Rose Companion Plants for Pots: The Best Flowers, Herbs, and Veggies to Grow Alongside Potted Roses

Although roses are often considered to be the divas of the flower garden, these beautiful bloomers also play well with others and can share the spotlight with aplomb. When it comes to combining roses with other plants, there are many that make great costars. Some offer a welcome contrast in color, texture, and form. Others … Read more

10 Majestic Large Trees with Fern-Like Leaves to Add Exotic Appeal

Trees with lacy, fern-like leaves can add incredible beauty and visual interest to any landscape Their delicate, exotic foliage evokes images of lush tropical rainforests. If you’re looking to create a tropical oasis or just add some unique flair, consider incorporating one of these eye-catching large trees with elegant fern-like leaves. An Overview of Large … Read more

Do You Need to Deadhead Hibiscus?

One of the best ways to encourage your hibiscus plants to produce more and larger flowers is to deadhead them. If you’re new to gardening, you’re probably wondering why you would take your plant to a hippie music festival. For seasoned gardeners, this is likely to be something you stop and do whenever you see … Read more

How to Get Rid of Holly Bushes for Good

Holly bushes are a popular evergreen landscape shrub, prized for their glossy foliage and bright red winter berries. However, these hardy bushes can sometimes become unruly and overgrown. Their dense branching habit, extensive root systems, and painful prickly leaves make removing mature holly bushes an arduous task. If your overgrown hollies have outlived their welcome, … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Philadelphus Miniature Snowflake Mock Orange

Philadelphus Miniature Snowflake, also known as mock orange, is a compact and fragrant flowering shrub that makes a fantastic addition to any garden. This easy-to-grow plant provides a plethora of snowy white, citrus-scented blooms in late spring, brightening up borders and entryways. Its neat, mounding form also works well in mixed beds, small hedges, or … Read more