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When it comes to flamboyant flowers, few plants can beat the hardy, deciduous peony – the giant blooms can often be the size of dinner plates. There are three types of peony: herbaceous types, which die back to ground level every winter; tree peonies, which are taller and more woody and keep their frame throughout … Read more
Strawberry aphids are a common pest that can wreak havoc on strawberry plants. As sap-sucking insects, they stunt plant growth and spread disease. Left uncontrolled, entire crops can be devastated. Getting rid of strawberry aphids requires diligence and a multi-pronged approach. But with the right techniques, you can protect your strawberries and enjoy a bountiful … Read more
Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable, and in most home gardens, it is planted in the early spring, harvested in late spring to early summer, and then discarded in favor of other vegetables for the middle of the summer. Some gardeners might replant a second crop of lettuce as the days grow cooler in fall, but … Read more
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a culinary herb grown for its pungent, fragrant leaves. There are three main types of parsley: French (curly leaf), Italian (flat-leafed), and Hamburg (grown for its parsnip-like root). If youre planting this biennial herb in your garden, consider adding some companion plants, which bring out the best in each other and … Read more
An article by Travis Key from Lazy Dog Farm Do your garden plants need insect pollinators to produce bountiful harvests? That will depend on what types of vegetables you’re growing. Not all backyard garden vegetables require pollination. Bees and other pollinators are great to have, but they may be limited if you live in an … Read more
Although foxes can be dangerous for small pets left outdoors, theyre usually no cause for alarm. Heres what to do if you see one. Foxes are omnivores, hunting very small animals and scavenging in cities and towns where freely available pet food and garbage can make life easier. It’s not unusual for a fox to … Read more
The best time to sleep is when you are tired. The best time to eat is when you are hungry. Some timing is obvious. When it comes to insects with sharp butts that can inject you with venom, timing is crucial but not obvious. When is the best time to remove a wasp nest? Wasps … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tulips are one of the easiest flowers you can choose to grow. Plant your bulbs in autumn and forget about them: those are the basic horticultural instructions. Since tulips are so brilliantly colored and bloom so early … Read more
Fig trees are a popular fruit tree to grow in home gardens appreciated for their sweet fruit and ornamental qualities. But if you live in an area with cold winters, you may be wondering – do fig trees lose leaves in winter? The short answer is yes fig trees do lose their leaves in winter … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Forsythia! They become a tangled mess if not carefully groomed, root wherever their branches touch the soil, and take over your yard if you dont beat them back. Its enough to make a gardener swear, but we … Read more