If you’re looking to add a few flowering trees to your landscape, here are some of my favorite varieties. The best flowering trees for home gardens Serviceberry (Amalanchier species): There are several different species of these flowering trees, each deserving of a place in the garden. Also called Juneberry and saskatoon, most serviceberry trees reach 15 to 30 feet at maturity. They easily survive winters down to -30 degrees F and are native to North America....

Sadly, many of us have become accustomed to produce like the pale, mealy-fleshed, flavorless tomatoes often available in grocery stores. If this is you, it’s time to try your hand at growing your own vegetables and be sure to include some rare seeds in the mix. Heirloom fruits and veggies are all the rage, and here’s why: They taste as wonderful as they look! From green striped to crenelated yellow, they’re a feast for the eyes and the tummy....

Simplicity is key. Taking the steps to make the job of front yard lanscaping easier on yourself will allow you the time to just sit back and enjoy the garden, free from weeding and planting all summer long. Although one of my favorite pastimes in the spring and summer is gardening, there are times that I just want to relax and not worry about the weeds or how tall the grass has grown....

Information Daylily weeds can be very invasive to areas around your home, or your personal gardening space. They can also be quite difficult to get rid of, so it's important to act quickly once you've spotted them. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines several different methods to rid yourself of daylilies, and how to stop them from coming back. By Jason White Last updated: March 14, 2022 | 12 min read Here’s something that less experienced gardeners may not know....

One of the biggest mistakes that new gardeners make is breezing over the importance of feeding their container plants. If you’re new to growing in containers, then you might not realize how important fertilizing potted plants really is. Feeding container plants can be a confusing and intimidating topic for newbies, I know it was for me! So it’s just easier to ignore it, right? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a chemist to figure out how to fertilize a potted plant....

Popularly known as Areca nut, Betel nut is a chewing fruit with major production and consumption in the Indian subcontinent. Let’s see How to Grow Betel Nut Tree and care for it in the right manner! Botanical Name: Areca catechu USDA Zones: 11-12 Difficulty: Moderately Difficult Soil pH: 5.5 – 8 (Mildly Acidic to Alkaline) Other names: Betel Nut Palm, Areca Palm, Areca Palm Plant, Areca Nut, Guam, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, Palau, Kuanua, Pala, Lamekot, Supari....

Even better, it can live for a decade with the right care. And providing this isn’t hard to do, as it’s an easygoing, low-maintenance plant. Cissus alata Have you always loved the look of ivy climbing a brick or stone wall? While most of us can’t recreate that look at home – and probably don’t truly want to, as English ivy can be destructive to even the toughest brick walls – grape ivy (Cissus alata) provides an ideal substitute....

Edamame is immature and green form of soy. It’s a highly nutritious, protein rich valuable edible plant you can grow in your garden. These soybean pods are harvested young for use in snacks and recipes or grown to a full-fledged soybeans for tofu and other soy products. USDA Zones: 4 – 11 Propagation Method: Seeds Difficulty: Easy Soil pH: 6 – 7.5 Other names: Baby soybean, sweet bean, vegetable soybean, garden soybean, immature soybean, edible soybean, green soybean, beer bean, Japanese soy, fresh soybean...

For those who were raised on iceberg lettuce, biting into the leaves can be a bit of a surprise. But in other parts of the world, it’s appreciated for its complex, herbal, and – yes – bitter flavor. Cichorium intybus var. foliosum More than once, I’ve chatted with a friend who has picked up a head of radicchio thinking it was perhaps a tiny red cabbage. Or maybe they nabbed one at the farmers market on a whim and then didn’t know what to do with it....

While some gardeners advise against starting rhubarb from seed because it takes too long, I’m here to tell you that you can absolutely do it successfully. Alaska made me fall in love with rhubarb, and this is well documented. Just read our guide to growing rhubarb in containers and you’ll see what I mean. When my garden-savvy grandma was visiting me two summers ago, she advised me to buy a division of rhubarb from a local nursery after I raved to her about my newfound, Alaska-fueled passion for pie plant – but I procrastinated....

Easy to grow, these plants prefer locations with full sun to part shade and moist soil that is not overly fertile. There are about 80 species from which to choose in a varied color palette that includes orange, red, and yellow. Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum spp.) are edible flowering perennials suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. They may be grown as annuals in all temperate regions. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Luckily, most of the issues you’ll encounter when growing blueberries are easy to identify, as long as you’re paying attention. Blueberries are a tasty and beautiful addition to any home garden. Unfortunately, you’re not the only one that enjoys a plump blueberry – you might need to deal with insect pests and local wildlife. Additionally, there are a number of pathogens that can cause disease, potentially leading to a reduced harvest, or in severe cases, death of your plant....

Vegetables Are you thinking of adding some dill to your garden? Dill has a variety of different uses, and is quite popular as a flavor in many cooking dishes once dried and added. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers walks you through the easiest way to plant, grow, care for, and harvest dill from your garden. By Taylor Sievers Last updated: March 3, 2022 | 13 min read What’s a plant with a long history of culinary and medicinal use that attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and is easy to grow in the garden?...

There are lots of different types of Japanese beetle traps on the market these days, and they all have one purpose… to help control Japanese beetles. The good news is that these types of traps are super easy to use, and you don’t have to touch any bugs in the process! They’re also non-toxic, and completely safe for use in the organic garden. Since they only target Japanese beetles, the traps don’t harm any other insects or animals....

But maybe you’re not a commercial grower, and you simply desire some pretty foliage bedecked with colorful bracts for the holiday season. In order to succeed in this world, you have to keep your moneymakers in decent condition. Talented singers exercise their vocal cords, pro athletes work with nutritionists and physical trainers, and poinsettias aren’t really so different. In the plant world, poinsettias grown for profit need their leaves to be at peak levels of health and appearance – otherwise, they’ll be unmarketable....

Fungicides can save you from certain pests and diseases from destroying your garden. Sulfur fungicide can reduce or prevent Alternaria leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust, chiggers, and many other problems that might show up in the garden. It sounds like a lifesaver, right? Table of Contents You need to know a few things before you douse your plants in sulfur fungicides. For starters, those who live in hot climates shouldn’t apply it when the temperature exceeds 85°F (32°C), or it will fry your plants!...

If you have a garden, you have a shovel. Table of Contents In fact, it’s very likely you have more than one shovel. You might have one with a curved blade and a pointed tip. You may have a narrow one with flat sides, or a gigantic one that’s almost more of a giant spoon-like conveyance device. You probably have two or three handheld ones that you call trowels. You might even have a flat one that isn’t a digging shovel at all....

QUESTION: Why is it called a knot garden? ANSWER: A knot garden is called this because of the way it’s shaped. If you’re unfamiliar with knot gardens, they’re fancy gardens meant to add unique beauty to your yard or garden area. Most knot gardens are formal. The idea is to plant herbs or other sweet-smelling flowers in a design which resembles a rope tied in a knot. This is where the name comes from....

Every year I grow tons of summer annual flowers in my gardens. The variety always changes, but there are several types that are staples in my garden. The best part is that they also happen to be some of the easiest annual flowers to grow from seed. I get a lot of questions from readers asking about the best flowers to plant, and which are the easiest to grow from seed....

Plants Are you looking for some late season perennials you can plant? Fear not! There are actually several perennials you can put in the ground, even in the heat of the summer. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines her favorite perennials you can plant in the month of August! By Jill Drago Last updated: September 28, 2022 | 8 min read As I sit here, I am looking around my gardens thinking, “What do I have here that blooms in August?...