Plant Care & Maintenance

The Best Disease-Resistant Roses for a Beautiful and Healthy Garden

While old gallica and rugosa roses are largely trouble-free, other types of rose are often troubled with disease. Bred to bear large flowers over a long period, many are plagued with problems such as mildew, blackspot and rust. Traditionally, rose breeders and growers would treat their roses with fungicides to prevent or cure these diseases, … Read more

Caring for Agapanthus in Pots: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you’re low on space, or you just like the way agapanthus looks in a beautiful container, we’ll explore how to successfully grow agapanthus in pots.[/vc_column_text] Agapanthus also known as African lily, are gorgeous flowering plants that produce stunning blooms in shades of blue, purple, and white. With their long strappy leaves and globular flower … Read more

Eliminating Tenacious Cleavers from Your Garden for Good

Cleavers, also known as stickyweed, goosegrass, or bedstraw, are a gardener’s nightmare. These fast-growing annual vines spread rapidly and can quickly take over flowerbeds and landscaping. Their tiny hooked hairs latch onto clothing, animal fur, and pretty much anything they touch, allowing the sticky seeds to hitchhike across your yard. Left unchecked, cleavers will create … Read more