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Trees Trees with beautiful purple flowers can add some much needed color to just about any home garden or landscape area. But finding the right one that suits the needs and space of your gardening area is also critical. In this article, we take a look at our favorite purple-flowered trees along with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: November 3, 2022 | 11 min read Sometimes your garden needs a particular pop of color, and when you need to add a bit of purple, your options can sometimes feel a little limited....

Are you looking forward to redesigning the appearance of your windows with natural elements? Spice up their look with colorful accents using these Windowsill Decor Ideas with Plants. Here are some awesome windowsill flower garden ideas you can use Windowsill Decor Ideas with Plants 1. Windowsill Cactus Garden The bright light from the window will make cacti thrive to their full potential. 2. Cactus in Earthen Pots If you have a large space by a window, you can group multiple cactus plants together like this....

As gardeners, part of our responsibilities lie in maintaining the landscapes that we aren’t actively cultivating. Our lawns (if you have one), trees, bushes, and shrubs on our property all require care. But with that care comes yard waste — annoying branches, leaves, and shrubbery that piles up over the course of the year. ​Suddenly, you want the best chipper shredder for your money. Table of Contents You can break ​yard waste down by hand or dispose of it curbside in your local green waste bins, but why not recycle these materials back into your garden in a productive way?...

Alocasias bring exuberant tropical ambiance to our homes … and then one day the music stops and the plant begins to wither and decline. Don’t toss it out – it’s probably just going to sleep! Let’s unravel the mystery of Alocasia dormancy to see why it happens and how it can be managed. Alocasia dormancy is when the plant stops growing and either stagnates or dies back. It is a natural process, triggered by a reduction in light, cooler temperatures, and drier air and soil....

Arum Lily Care and Growing is easy if you follow the procedure correctly. Read on to learn about How to Grow Arum Lilies in this detailed article below! Look at some stunning flowers starting with ‘A’ here Arum Lily Plant Profile Native to South Africa, Arum Lily’s rigid and vertical flower stalk ends in a spathe flared funnel that hides a yellow or orange spadix. The plant blooms in shades of white, orange, yellow, pink, and dark purple from summer to early fall....

Monarch butterflies are one of the most easily recognizable butterflies and are important pollinators. They’re at risk of endangerment, so many organizations work hard to keep them thriving and off the endangered list. Narrow-leaf milkweed, Asclepias fascicularis, is a key part of monarch conservation because monarch caterpillars are limited to a strict diet of milkweed. Table of Contents Asclepias fascicularis is a gorgeous plant that boasts clusters of small flowers. Whether you choose to grow them for the monarch butterflies or for your own enjoyment, you’ll appreciate this addition to the garden....

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we’ll cover: Herbs and spices can add flavor to your meals. But did you know they’re also filled with nutritional components that may help to boost your health? Caraway, Carum carvi, is a member of the Apiaceae family, which includes carrots, celery, fennel, and parsley. The seeds are commonly found in America in rye bread, caraway seed rolls, and more. It is also common in European cooking and baking....

Plants Are you thinking of adding a coleus plant to your indoor or outdoor garden, but aren't sure how long this plant will live if you do? These plants can have different lifespans depending on where they are planted, and on their biology. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at the average lifespan of the coleus plant. By Jason White Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 6 min read Are you thinking about adding coleus to your garden or having one as a houseplant?...

Is your potted plant looking pale or yellow and generally not too happy? If your plants aren’t thriving, you may need to aerate the soil in your potted plants to increase drainage and airflow to improve the health of the roots. How to aerate soil in potted plants? You can aerate soil in potted plants by breaking up the existing soil, mixing aerating additives into the soil, changing to a porous pot, or changing to a more lightweight, aerated potting mix....

Poinsettias spell holiday spirit like no other plant. With vibrant seasonal colors, they are one of the easiest ways to decorate your home during the Christmas season. However, to get the best specimens, you need to consider many things, and to help you out, we bring you a guide on How to Buy the Best Poinsettias! Fun Fact: According to a 2015 report published on The University of Tennessee website, poinsettias are the top-selling potted flowering plants in the U....

Argentine ant colonies can become so large that they can take over whole city blocks. According to an article by the BBC, there is a supercolony in southern Europe that spreads for more than 3,700 miles. That’s a lot of insects. Linepithema humile Argentine ants, Linepithema humile, are among the most problematic of ant pests, listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world’s worst invasive species. Unlike most ant species that have only one queen, Argentine ants can have multiple queens....

Without further ado, let’s get into how to take care of these carefree and glowing annuals. As far as satisfying gardening experiences go, I think I’ve got my top three favorites settled: biting into the first jalapeno of the season, watching my heuchera really wake up and shine in the early summer, and deadheading marigolds. I can’t say there’s a more satisfying chore than deadheading these annuals. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it produces almost immediate results....

By Erin Marissa Russell and Matt Gibson Armillaria root and butt rot is also commonly known as bootlace fungus, shoestring root rot, mushroom root rot, honey mushroom rot, or honey toadstool fungus. Armillaria root and butt rot is a fungal infection caused by a group of Armillaria fungal species, including A. sinapina, A. gemina, A. gallica. A. mellea, A. ostoyae, and A. calvescens. A common wood-rotting fungus among forest trees, Armillaria has a tendency to attack both hardwood and conifer tree types....

If you have a patio, porch, garden area, then that is all you need to start planting a Japanese maple. The elegant, slim maple tree can thrive well in containers as long as you know how to take care of it. If you are interested in growing one on your own, follow our guide on How to Grow a Japanese Maple Tree in a Pot. Botanical Name: Acer palmatum USDA Zones: 5-9...

It renews its appeal as it moves through its different growing stages, starting with tiny rooted leaves or stems, moving to young green specimens with thick, oval leaves, and gradually growing into a woody, treelike form with brown “trunks” topped with leafy branches. Crassula ovata The hardy, spritely green, low-maintenance jade plant, Crassula ovata, is a consistent day-brightener. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Also known as A. palmatum var. dissectum, Japanese weeping maples add the majesty of dissected leaves and a cascading habit to an already-awesome plant. It’s well worth learning how to grow one in your own landscape or garden. Acer palmatum var. dissectum Whether it’s a screaming infant in the theater, a breakup gone horribly wrong, or the ‘It’s Not Your Fault’ scene from “Good Will Hunting,” weeping speaks volumes: “Don’t bring a baby to the movies....

by Matt Gibson There are over 100 different types of plants in the genus Kalanchoe, but only a handful are regularly cultivated by gardeners. Kalanchoes are popular succulents, and are native to Madagascar and grow wildly in other, similarly arid areas such as Australia and South Africa. New hybrid cultivars were bred to create a wider range of colors and interesting variegated leaf-types and to make available combinations of the different colors and leaf types....

by Matt Gibson The Panama rose flower is a name that is shared by two distinctly different plants with a whole lot in common. Both plants produce beautiful blooms that look nothing like a rose. Both plants enjoy a tropical environment, and both can produce blooms for large portions of the year. The two species share plenty of similarities aside from the common name, including nearly identical growing condition preferences and care needs....

You can learn more about how to plant and care for zucchini in our growing guide. Zucchini is a favorite of home gardeners for good reason: it’s prolific, easy to grow, and the fruits taste so darn good. But these plant may be attacked by a whole range of diseases, from bacteria that can kill off your plants in a matter of days, to fungi that can make the fruits rot right on the vine....

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis – also known as bok choy, pak choi, or Chinese cabbage – is a green-leafed and white-stalked member of the Brassicaceae family that’s well-known for its earthy and peppery taste. Question: what do potstickers, spring rolls, and stir-fries all have in common? Answer: they all taste even better with the addition of bok choy. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....