Do Deer Eat Arborvitae? How To Protect Your Shrubs from Deer
Arborvitae is a beautiful evergreen shrub that makes a wonderful natural privacy fence when grown in rows. These plants are super easy to care for, and they grow at a …
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When and How to Plant and Harvest Onions in Iowa
Many Midwesterners in America might know a lot about onions. They understand how to make a mean onion soup, sauté the perfect onions for their salad, and know when to …
How to Plant a Dogwood in Clay Soil (And Should You)
You may be interested in planting dogwood in your yard only to discover that your soil is mostly made of clay. Is it possible to plant dogwood trees in clay …
What Does Clay Soil Smell Like?
Soil can tell you many things: by simply using your senses, you can get a feel of how well your garden is doing. However, you need to know what gives …
How to Plant and Grow Azaleas in Clay Soil
Azaleas are stunning flowering shrubs that can make your garden more elegant and lively. Indeed, under optimal conditions, these plants produce colorful blooms that will attract plenty of pollinators (including …
How To Grow Asparagus In Texas [The Definitive Guide]
Asparagus might not be common, but growing it in Texas is possible. If you are interested in trying your hand in the gardening department or want to enjoy some homegrown …
Hostas Zone 7: Opening Up a Whole New World of Gardening
Looking for a new gardening addiction that’ll set you aside from the herd? Consider hostas. Zone 7 hostas are one of the hardiest, most unique perennials you can add to …
Zone 7 Shade Shrubs: The Basics
If you live in a Zone 7 area and do a lot of gardening in temperate climate conditions, you’ve probably looked for shade shrubs that will thrive while giving you …
How Many Squash Plants Per Square Foot
Growing a vegetable garden can be a lot of fun! Imagine putting some effort into something to grow and seeing the fruits of your hard work within a couple of …
Zone 8 Fruit Trees: These Fruit Trees Thrive in Zone 8
If you live in the zone 8 hardiness area of the country, you might be wondering if you can plant fruit trees. Zone 8 is one of the best regions …