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Pruning potato plants is a controversial topic among gardeners. Some swear by it for higher yields and healthier plants, while others insist it does more harm than good. So should you prune your potato plants or leave them be? The short answer is – it depends. In certain situations, strategic pruning can benefit potato plants … Read more
This website is reader-supported – thank you! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. These perennial plants come in a variety of types, including the robust tree peonies, the classic herbaceous peonies, and the hybrid Itoh peonies, each boasting its own … Read more
Buddleia is an easy and fast-growing shrub, that will suit any garden where there is sun and well-drained soil. There are larger and smaller varieties, good for borders and pots. Commonly known as the butterfly bush, the flower heads are full of nectar and are a magnet for many insects. Flowers come in a wide … Read more
Some accounts say mimosa trees were introduced to the United States by French Botanist Andre Michaux in 1787. From his nursery in Charleston, South Carolina, Michaux shipped North American plants to France and imported species from around the world. Michaux brought mimosa seeds back to his nursery from Persia. However, the mimosa tree is native … Read more
Pruning a burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is an important part of maintaining this popular landscape shrub Proper pruning encourages fuller growth, improves the shrub’s shape, and rejuvenates old and overgrown specimens When and how you prune a burning bush depends on your goals. Light pruning to shape the shrub can be done anytime. But for … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that vertical gardening makes picking … Read more
While some plants are renowned for their brilliant blooms, others are celebrated for their fantastic foliage, including Caladiums with their spectacularly vibrant leaves. Not only do these tropical plants provide an extremely long season of color, but theyre exceptionally fast-growing and perfect for shaded garden spaces. If youve never grown Caladiums, consider incorporating them into … Read more
Looking for a pretty houseplant to liven up your home a little? But one you won’t feel guilty for leaving when you’re away on vacation? Consider a low-maintenance succulent! There are hundreds of beautiful flowering succulents out there that produce colorful blooms at different times of the year. Some even flower during winter! Let’s have … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Lilies have been adored and considered sacred plants in different cultures for centuries. Today, they are still one of the most loved garden plants. Their deeply rooted bulbs and wide array of colors and variety make them … Read more
Forget-me-not (botanical name: myosotis) is a humble but glorious spring flower which appears in frothy blue clouds at the front of borders and at the edges of paths. There are annual, biennial and short-lived perennial forget-me-nots, but the most commonly grown variety, Myosotis sylvatica, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. It complements … Read more