There’s nothing more disappointing than planting a cucumber seed, watching it germinate, and grow into a strong, large and healthy plant, only to find that it produces no fruit. While …
Native to South Africa, string of bananas or curio radicans is a beautiful, trailing succulent that’s perfect for hanging baskets. The plant gets its name from its long, banana-shaped leaves …
Fragrant and beautiful, hydrangeas bloom beautifully in gardens across the country. These delicate flowers come in a rainbow of colors, from deep purple to pristine white. Hydrangeas are known for …
You probably plan to spend more time outdoors as the temperatures start rising. Of course, that can be delightful. And even more so when you worked hard the previous months …
Coral bells are characterized by their showy flowers and attractive foliage. You’ll easily spot a coral bell from their bell-shaped blooms that come in shades of pink, red, white, and …
If you have an established lawn that you want to rid of weeds, you may have considered using 2,4-D. However, before using any herbicide, you should be aware of its …
If you have a garden and like to put effort into making it look good, you probably are familiar with using manure or compost to fertilize your plants. Instead of …
Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) has showy flowers on top of glossy, fern-like foliage. The Astilbe has white to deep burgundy blooms that bloom from early summer until late fall, illuminating dark …
Spring is in the air, and with it comes beautiful daffodils. These cheerful flowers are a great way to welcome springtime, but did you know that there is more you …
Many gardeners might be familiar with spider mites. These annoying pests suck the sap from almost any type of plant. So, whether you planted a vegetable garden, fruit trees, flowering …