Plant Care & Maintenance

How to Treat Brown Spots on Sunflower Leaves

Sunflowers are a beloved warm-weather flower known for their bright, cheerful faces and tall stalks. However, brown spots on the leaves can put a damper on your otherwise vibrant sunflower display. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover what causes these pesky spots, effective treatment methods, and prevention strategies to avoid issues in the future. What … Read more

when does a mimosa tree get leaves

The Mimosa Tree is a stunning show of flower bursts, which are often compared to starbursts or fireworks. This small to medium-sized fast growing Mimosa Tree displays the most beautiful pink flowers in the depths of summer. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will flock to these flowers, which show off bright, tight clusters of pink to … Read more

when to transplant russian sage

When it comes to bloom time, texture, and drought resistance in the ornamental garden, Russian sage is a top-notch performer. Its long clusters of lavender blooms have been known to last up to fifteen weeks in some gardens, and ten weeks is easily achieved with this aromatic woody perennial that starts blooming with the heat … Read more

Can Lavender Grow in Partial Shade? A Guide to Growing Lavender with Limited Sunlight

Lavender (​Lavandula​ spp.) loves sunlight, but there are some shade-tolerant varieties of lavender to consider. Many species of lavender will grow in partial shade and exhibit moderate shade tolerance, but vigor and full blooms are hard to come by in such conditions. If you want strong plants and a heavy aroma from your lavender, you … Read more