Trees If you live in Michigan, picking the right flowering tree for your home or garden space is critical, due to living in a colder climate. While there are several options to choose from, not all trees can withstand harsh winters. In this article, we look at our favorite flowering trees for Michigan home landscaping or gardening spaces. By Jason White Last updated: March 16, 2022 | 13 min read The state of Michigan’s climate and environment is perfect for growing fruit, vegetables, grasses, vines, flowers, trees, and other landscaping plants....

Fruit Looking to maximize your apple yield this season? While most apple trees have a traditional growth pattern, there are a few things you can do to encourage them to grow a little faster. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs walks through her top tips for faster growing apple trees! By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: November 22, 2022 | 7 min read Nothing says Americana like apple pie, apple cider, and apple cider donuts....

Native to Madagascar, areca palms are popular as both indoor and outdoor plants. The foliage looks appealing and gives a tropical vibe to homes and offices. Botanical Name: Dypsis lutescens Common Names: Golden cane palm, Yellow palm, Butterfly palm Learn about snake plant benefits here Areca Palm Benefits and Facts 1. Improves Air Humidity Do you know breathing dry air can cause eye itching, skin irritation, skin dryness, sore throat, and tightness around the joints?...

QUESTION: I’m confused about whether all dwarf tomato plants are determinate. Can there also be indeterminate dwarf tomato plants? — Lucas B. ANSWER: In short, no:. Not all dwarf tomato plants are determinate. There can also be indeterminate dwarf tomato plants. In fact, the truth is quite the opposite: most dwarf tomato plants are indeterminate. Determinate tomato plants produce fruits all at once in a single fruiting period. This means that for determinate tomato plants, all the tomatoes are set at the same time, so they also ripen on the same schedule....

Peace Lilies are great houseplants with glossy green foliage and white bracts. They are not just eye-candy but are also low-maintenance, need low light, and are just overall stunning plants to keep at home. One of the key factors to keep them healthy is taking care of the root system. Do Peace Lilies Like to be Root Bound? Let’s find out! Find out the best types of peace lily here Do Peace Lilies Like to be Root Bound?...

Growing swiss chard is a delicious and healthy way to cultivate a member of the Amaranthaceae family. It is known as s nutritional powerhouse and is loaded with nutrients and vitamins, especially A, C, K, and the vitamin B group. Even better, this leafy vegetable has an extremely low-calorie count. One cup of chopped Swiss chard contains only 35 calories. Growing Swiss chard can be a great thing for your health!...

Growing tarragon is surprisingly simple, and it requires very little care. In this post, I’ll teach you all about how to do it, so you’ll have the best success. Tarragon is a pleasure to grow in the home garden, and it is much easier than you might think. Beginners can even grow a bountiful crop once they know how to give tarragon the care it needs to thrive. In this guide all about growing tarragon, I’ve shared my best tips and advice so anyone can get it going....

Here’s the good news: If you focus on your harvest from the time you select seeds right up until you’re snipping the last cukes from the stems, you can have both – high quality fruits, and loads of them. What’s that expression? Quality is more important than quantity? Or is it the other way around? When you grow cucumbers, both aspects are important, particularly at harvest time. Sure, you can grow dozens of these cool, crispy veggies on every plant, or pick pounds at a time....

QUESTION: How deep are palm tree roots? Since they grow in sandy areas and do fine in hurricanes and live in dry areas, does that mean that have super deep taproot? – Erika B ANSWER: Palm tree roots aren’t what most would consider “deep” at all. In fact, the roots of most palm trees only go as deep as three feet. In some cases, you may even see palm tree roots above the ground....

If you’ve been following along with my series on rain gardens, then you’ve already gone through the design process, and you’re ready to start digging. But before you grab your shovel, it’s important to understand that building a rain garden is a little more work than most other flower beds. That’s because you’ll need to dig down deeper to create the basin, and also build the berm to the right level....

If you want dramatic foliage on your plant, then here are 7 incredible tips on How to Get Split Leaves on Monstera. Keep reading! Check out the secret about growing a lush Monstera here How to Get Split Leaves on Monstera #1 Go for a Mature Plant For fenestration on the foliage, a monstera needs to achieve a certain age. Splitting of the foliage only happens when leaves get to a specific width, mainly 8-14 inches wide, before they get cuts on them....

Check out our detailed guide on How to Grow Brandywine Tomato and enjoy one of the tastiest varieties. It’s sweet and juicy, perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches. Learn the best secrets of growing tomatoes in containers here Brandywine Tomato Plants Brandywine tomatoes have a sweet and juicy taste, with tender outer skin. This heirloom tomato cultivar thrives best in USDA Zones 3-9. It has unique foliage and can grow up to 8-9 feet in height....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding cover crops to your garden? Have you thought about growing field peas as a cover crop? Many people grow field peas for harvest. However, few think of them as a way to add nutrients to your growing area. Cover crops are a wonderful way to protect your soil, fight weeds, kick pests and diseases out of your garden, and to add nutrients to your soil....

Like other tulips, they’re members of the Lily family, Liliaceae. Originally from Turkey and the Middle East, they’re now grown around the world. Tulipa x hybrida Also called double late tulips or double hybrids, peony tulips (Tulipa x hybrida) are round and layered with scores of ruffled petals, which makes them resemble a real peony (Paeonia lactiflora). But the two are entirely different flowers. Peonies are usually herbaceous perennials or woody shrubs that grow from thick tubers – which I have recently seen unearthed in my front flower bed because my dog has inexplicably been digging up one of my peonies over and over again…...

Here’s everything you need to know to add it to your vegetable patch this year: Brassica oleracea var. sabauda While most people have heard of – and eaten – red and green cabbage, I’ve noticed that fewer are familiar with savoy cabbage. This is a shame, since it’s my favorite variety! With crinkly green leaves, it adds beauty to the garden, and a unique texture in the kitchen. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Succulents Thinking of adding a new indoor succulent to your houseplant collection? The Jade Plant has become a beloved houseplant to many indoor gardeners, for a number of reasons. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton teaches you how to plant, grow, and care for Jade Plants! By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 11 min read Succulents are not ideal plants for indoor growth. They need plenty of direct sunlight to maintain their geometric and structural forms and are extremely sensitive to overwatering – one of the most common problems for houseplant parents....

Growing native flowers like Eschscholzia californica helps increase the biodiversity that native insects and wildlife species depend on while giving gardens a “sense of place.” Eschscholzia californica California poppies create spectacular displays of bright yellow-orange blooms that cover grassy hillsides in early spring. Their soft and silky petals reflect the sun’s light, making them shine. They truly are the stars of the native wildflower super-bloom! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Maintaining Crassula ovata can be super easy when you know all about its issues. Here’s a detailed guide on How to Save a Dying Jade Plant. Find how to get a big and bushy Jade plant here Crassula Ovata Problems and Solutions 1. Yellow or Brown Soft Leaves Problem: Yellow, brown, or translucent (watery) foliage with soft and droopy appearance and brown spots. Causes: Overwatering, slow-draining soil, and lack of drainage holes in the container....

Click here to learn more about Diatomaceous Earth! 1. Eliminate Gnats You can find these small, winged insects in crammed-up spots like garbage dumps, stale vegetables, overripe fruits, over-watered soil as well as potted plants with decaying soil. Basically, anything wet or damp forms a suitable habitat for these pests. Sometimes when you buy potted plants, they come with a batch of pesky gnats that lay eggs in the soil and feed on algae, fungi and decaying plant matter present in the soil....

Why low growing shrubs for the front of the house are best Dwarf shrubs for the front of the house are a wise choice for several reasons. Aside from their minimal pruning requirements, many of these compact shrubs for front yards are evergreen and provide year-round interest to the landscape, while others produce beautiful blooms. Some even have interesting bark. Plus, many of these low growing shrubs for the front yard produce flowers that support bees and other pollinators....