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Gardening can be a great challenge in Pennsylvania because of the harsh winter, which presents a number of unique problems. Even so, homeowners and enthusiastic gardeners can bypass this challenge …
Ground cover plants are a great way to keep your lawn looking great while also preventing soil erosion and conserving water. They also add some color and beauty to your …
Hardiness zones are extremely useful when deciding which plants will survive in a particular area. Thankfully, with the USDA plant hardiness map, figuring out growing zones is not the hardest …
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are members of the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. These annual root vegetable or biennial plants are one of the easiest to grow in …
Tomatoes are among the most popular crops in home gardens for various reasons: they’re productive, versatile, and easy to grow. Pennsylvania’s climate may vary from one region of the state …
To increase the aesthetics of your garden, you should consider adding a flowering shrub. These plants add beauty to your yard all year round: they display colorful blossoms in the …
Bermuda grass is a desirable turf for your lawn most of the time. It looks great, does fairly well even during hot summers and self-repairs, to boot. But what should …
Hoya Krohniana, also known as Heart-Leaf Lacunosa, is a stunning house plant with waxy heart-shaped leaves. It is a beautiful addition to any corner of your house and even performs …
White cornflowers, also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, are hardy and colorful annual plants that perform excellently as borders or in garden beds. To learn more about these attractive plants, you’ve …
Creeping thyme is an easy-to-grow variety of herb that works excellently as a lawn substitute. This delicate-looking ground cover thrives in almost any environment but performs better as a perennial …