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Plants Looking for some perennials that can survive in the shade despite zone 8's hotter temperatures? There are actually plenty of shade perennials that can do quite well, regardless of which section of hardiness zone 8 you reside in. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennials for shadier areas of your garden. By Jason White Last updated: June 12, 2022 | 15 min read Do you have a shady area of your garden, or perhaps you are creating an entire shade garden, and live in USDA Hardiness zone 8?...

If you love flowers and foliage plants then it is always a good idea to match them with different styles to create a stunning display. Here are some Incredible Combinations with Petunias to help you out! Check out the best petunia varieties here Incredible Combinations with Petunias 1. Coleus and Petunia 2. Petunia with Spiky Salvia, Yellow Daisies, and Creeping Jenny Check out the most beautiful petunias of Instagram here 3....

Hoses matter, they really do. And I never realized it more than when I bit the bullet, spent the bucks, and bought a really good one. I can hear you thinking: “A whole article on hoses? It’s just a hose, for heaven’s sake!” So, let me tell about all those times when I bought a cheap one off the shelf at my local big box garden center. When, about the third time I turned it on, it split and soaked me, or started to leak like a sieve when I was in the midst of a big project, so I had to take my muddy, wet, dirty self back to the garden center to buy a new one....

Information Are your azaleas struggling this season? If you've noticed your azaleas starting to turn brown and die, you are not alone! Azaleas are beautiful when blooming, but can be picky when it comes to maintenance. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through the most common reasons azaleas start to die, and how to turn it around! By Jill Drago Last updated: October 3, 2022 | 6 min read After the spring bloom has ended and the flowers have faded, your azalea should be full of lush evergreen foliage....

If you want a small plant indoors that stands out with its vivid colors, then continue reading this informative Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor Care and Growing Guide. Check out the Best Types of Chinese Evergreen Varieties here Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor is from the Araceae (Arum) family. It features camouflage patterns on its large and ovate leaves. It stays compact, growing up to 1-2 feet tall. grows up to 2 feet tall....

If you are like many others, autumn yardwork probably sneaks up on you out of nowhere. One day you are basking in the sun, fanning yourself and drinking lemonade and then all of a sudden, you need to put a jacket on to walk the dog in the morning. This is usually about the same time you realize that leaves are starting to fall — and you haven’t even begun the fall care on your lawn yet....

The barley plant is one that doesn’t receive a lot of attention, but it’s worth the time to learn about this spring annual. It may not be as popular as other small grains such as wheat, rice, rye, oats, or corn, but nevertheless, it is still important. Table of Contents Known as the other cereal grain, it has been cultivated for thousands of years and is grown in areas that would otherwise not support food crops....

While mice can be a problem, rats are the stuff of nightmares. Many people are on a seemingly neverending search for the best rat bait. Whether you’re opting for a rat-proof garden or want to keep rodents out of your home, it’s a constant need. Table of Contents It’s not an easy process to pick the right one. It depends in part on the type of rat, and in part on what other methods you’re using....

With colorful leaves, this Croton is perfect to keep indoors, as a natural element. The deep red leaves take a silvery-green hue as they mature, rendering it a fantastic look. If you want to add it to your houseplant collection, then here’s everything you need to know about how to take Chinese Croton Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Excoecaria cochinchinensis Common Names: Chinese Croton, Excoecaria bicolor Here are the best types of crotons you can grow How to Grow Chinese Croton Propagating Chinese Croton is quite easy through cuttings....

Dehydrating apples is a great way to enjoy them year-round. In this post, I’ll talk about five easy methods to try, and show you exactly how to dry apples step-by-step. If you love dried apples, then I have good news for you. It’s very easy to make your own using the fruit from your tree, the orchard, or even the grocery store. Dehydrating apples is a great way to keep them for long-term so you can enjoy them year-round....

The goji berry is a very cheerful looking bright red fruit that packs a powerhouse punch of nutritional benefits great for your health! Jammed with Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B6 plus antioxidants, this little fruit does a lot of work for how little food it is! With its recent rise to fame, more and more people are looking to add the goji berry plant to their home garden. Table of Contents...

You may have heard of the ancient grain amaranth, which is an amazing food similar to quinoa and packed with protein. This crop has been cultivated for thousands of years in America and is valued as a superfood throughout the world. Growing amaranth is easy! Table of Contents There are many varieties of amaranth plants that can grow to towering heights, up to 10 feet tall! Its stalk is a popular fun trellis for vine plants such as beans and peas to climb up....

Growing Indoor Plants in Water might seem like an easy task, but there are inevitable blunders you can make while doing so. In this article, you will learn how to avoid making such mistakes! Here are the best plants you can grow for Indoor Water Garden Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Indoor Plants in Water The best way to have a beautiful no-fuss indoor garden is to grow these plants in water....

Harvesting squash is not difficult, but it can be hard to know exactly when to do it. In this post, you’ll learn how to tell when both summer and winter squash are ready, the best time to pick them, and how to do it the right way. Though the actual steps for harvesting squash are very straightforward, determining when they are ready can be a bit more challenging. It’s important to get to them at the right time for the best flavor and texture....

Table of Contents If you’re considering a tropical, the one that you need is a Cordyline fruticosa, best known as an Hawaiian Ti Plant. While sitting at your office desk in front of a glowing computer screen, maybe your Hawaiian ti plant is just what you need to up and whisk you away to lush tropical lands. These beautiful, versatile plants will yank you out of your winter doldrums and have you basking in the sun of your own (imaginary) tropical holiday....

Many bromeliads species become beautiful houseplants, including the pineapple plant. Their tolerance to low light conditions, air-purifying ability, and ornamental flowers make them one of the top search indoor plants! If you’re about to grow them in your home or office, it’s essential to learn how to care for bromeliads. Have a look at the most stunning indoor bromeliad pictures here Bromeliad Pot Size Apart from the metal pots, you can go for any material when planting bromeliads....

Ficus elastica You’ll be shocked to learn that it’s a real, living plant, and even more astounded as you discover more about its growth habits and historical uses. Have you ever seen a plant that was so incredible that you had to touch it to convince yourself that it wasn’t artificial? That’s the rubber tree. Its gorgeous, uniformly large, waxy leaves and amazing colors – variegated green and white, burgundy, nearly black – will beckon you to touch them....

Not only are dandelions good sources of food for birds and bees, but most of the plant is edible for humans (that’s us!) too. Taraxacum officinale I refuse to pull dandelions from my yard during the first bloom. I don’t even let my husband mow. Those cheerful drops of sunshine are not only pretty to me, but as a beekeeper, I know they are a good food source for pollinators during the gaps between blooms of other essential spring plants....

by Jennifer Poindexter My favorite flower is the wave petunia, but did you know that petunias come in many varieties? One option is the Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex), and I’m going to fill you in on what you should know about this plant. Some gardeners love this flower. Others, not so much. However, I think it’s fair to learn what you can about these flowers, including how to grow them, to make that judgment call for yourself....

USDA Zones— 5 – 9 Difficulty— Easy Other Names— Verbascum, White Mullein, Torches, Candlewick Plant, Golden Rod, Velvet Plant, Rag Paper The impressive wild herb mullein is cultivated for centuries, it is native to Europe and Asia. It is an undemanding plant, which also adorn itself with impressive, colorful flowers. Mullein is a medicinal plant and considered as an expectorant and antiseptic, thus used in bronchitis, asthma and cough and cold....