When to Plant Tomatoes in Illinois
Thinking of growing tomatoes in your garden? You’ll want to know when the best time to plant them is in order to enjoy the fruits of your labor come harvest …
Plants
When to plant cannas in zone 5?
If you’ve recently moved into a new home or simply want to revamp the look of your garden, it is very important that you have the right plants. Imagine what …
Spinach Plant Flowering? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it.
Spinach is a healthy and fast-growing leafy vegetable that makes for an excellent addition to any garden. Not only is it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen (you can eat …
Basil Plant Flowering? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) produces plenty of buds to make seeds. Slowly, the basil plant flowering process turns the stems woody. But the young and tender-looking leaves will be no more. So, …
8 Great Kaleidoscope Abelia Companion Plants
What plants grow well with a Kaleidoscope Abelia? That is the question everyone is asking. This particular variety of abelia has a unique color pattern that some find appealing. Combined …
Lamb’s Ear Companion Plant: What Plants Grow Well With Lamb’s Ear
The Lamb’s Ear is a perennial plant that loves the sun and it grows in a very fuzzy and thick way which can create a mat with soft texture for …
Hellebore Companion Plants: What Plants Grow Well With Hellebore
Hellebore plants come in several varieties but require similar attention. These elegant perennials love shades and produce rose-like blooms at the end of winter. They are a valuable addition to …
Flowering Brussel Sprout Plant? Here’s Why it Bolted and How to Stop it
The Brussels sprout (Brassica oleracea, variety gemmifera) is a biennial plant. In other words, it needs two growing seasons to reach maturity. But in those 30-31 weeks, some of these …
Echinacea Companion Plants: What Plants Grow Well With Echinacea
Echinacea produces stunning blooms that attract beneficial pollinators to your garden and improve your outdoors aesthetics. Also known as coneflowers, echinacea is a relatively low-maintenance plant: it doesn’t need much …
The 9 Slowest Growing Plant Species + The Slowest Growing Plant of All
Like human beings, plants and trees will have plenty of differences from species to species and from one individual to another. Aside from genetic factors, however, there can be different …