Information Are you noticing the flowers on your hydrangea starting to turn brown? There are a couple common reasons why this happens. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines why hydrangea blooms turn brown, and how you can fix it once you've noticed it's happening. By Jill Drago Last updated: August 19, 2022 | 4 min read Summer is in full swing and your hydrangea blooms are bursting with color....
Flowers Are you adding some begonias to pots or containers this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? Begonias can grow amazingly well in both pots and containers, if you provide them with proper care. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes you through her top tips for beautiful begonias in containers this season! By Laura Elsner Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 11 min read Begonias are the perfect plant for growing in shady areas of the garden....
Flowers Thinking of growing some Astilbe in your garden this season? There are many different types of astilbe that bloom in a variety of different flower colors. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes you through her favorite varieties of astilbe to try this season. By Laura Elsner Last updated: December 29, 2022 | 9 min read Astilbes are a shade garden staple. They add rich color and interesting coral-like flowers....
Knowing where to place your vegetables is as important as knowing what types to grow in the first place. Your temperature zone defines what can be easily grown. Yet, the ultimate placement of your chosen vegetables will decide how well they’ll grow for you. Some plants crave for bright sunny conditions and other plants for the shade. Here’s a list of full sun, partial sun and light shade vegetables that grow well in most of North America....
A well-planned garden path makes traversing through the garden easier and accentuates the beauty. Here are some easy DIY Garden Path Ideas that you can follow. Check out some amazing DIY garden walkway ideas here DIY Garden Path Ideas 1. Gravel Path It’s cheap, affordable and easy to do as you don’t have to dig very deep to achieve what you want. Learn how to lay a budget-friendly gravel path here!...
In this article, I’ll reveal the top 5 reasons why your pumpkin isn’t producing fruit — and how to fix them. There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your beautiful pumpkin plant produce gorgeous flowers but no plump orange gourds. Over and over, they flower with nothing to show for their work. You want them to be ready in time for Halloween, or maybe for a fun dinner party where all your guests pick their own homegrown pumpkins to take home with them....
Light up the balcony for evenings, plant a few plants and decorate it. Arrange a couple of bar stools and set up this DIY bar top. 1. DIY Bar Top Make a bar top to fix on your balcony railing, follow this DIY tutorial by Hometalk. 2. A Bar Top for Railings Check out the YouTube video tutorial, it’s available in Dutch, but you can definitely understand the steps. 3. DIY Bar Top Table This balcony bar table is very functional, and you can use it to keep other things as well....
Flowers Are you looking to brighten up your yard with some red flowers, but aren't sure which flowers will be the best for your home or garden space? In this artlcle, we look at 61 of our favorite options to add some additional color that will match just about every season! By Jason White Last updated: December 9, 2022 | 48 min read Your garden is your happy place. And one of the most popular flower colors to have in your garden is red....
Let’s dig into the options. But first, a quick note: Once upon a time, I used to hate dracaena plants. Then again, I was taking care of hundreds at a time. Heck, if I had to take care of a hundred beers at the same time, I’d probably start to dislike them, too. Well, probably not, but you get my point. What eventually turned me towards appreciating dracaena was the delightful discovery of the many species that were available....
Multiple varieties of cold-tolerant figs are available, and we’re going to share our favorites with you here. If you’re altogether new to growing these trees, be sure to check out our fig growing guide. Considering their Middle Eastern and western Asian roots, fig trees (Ficus carica) are generally considered warm-climate plants. But our friends in the North and Midwest may rejoice, because you of colder climates need not be fig-less....
They all share an easy-growth culture that’s suitable for a wide range of climates, and the masses of flowers attract many beneficial pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Spirea is the common name for a group of flowering woody shrubs in the Spiraea genus, widely appreciated for their many outstanding qualities in the garden and landscape. Several species and their hybrids offer multiple seasons of interest with clusters of pretty pink, purple, red, or white flowers, color-changing foliage, and beautiful forms that include elegant, swooping branches or compact, tidy clusters....
Crinum lily plants are poisonous. In fact, while they’re called spider lilies, they’re also called poison bulb! Right about now, I’m guessing you’re wondering why you’d want to grow a poisonous plant. The answer’s simple: it’s because they’re stunning. These plants reach heights of four to six feet tall, with long, slender blade-like leaves. Their flowers are usually white, but may have red or purple highlights. They thrive in subtropical temperatures....
Aphids suck! Literally, they are sapsuckers. They’re one of my least favorite parts of gardening. They have strength in numbers, and they gross me out. They eat plants that have taken a long time to grow, and they can do a lot of damage quickly. Table of Contents One thing I’ve come to realize, though, is that aphids are an inevitability in the garden to some extent. Love them or hate them, they’re around....
We all love carrots and absolutely love to enjoy them in our salads. But what about their greens? Are Carrot Leaves Edible? Can you also eat them as veggie or do they pair well with other vegetables? Let’s find out! Check out our article on best companion plants for carrots here Are Carrot Leaves Edible The good news is, you can not only enjoy the crunchy orange carrots but also their green leaves too!...
Section by Section The book is split into easily digestible chunks, which are laid out clearly in the table of contents. Let’s look at what each section contains. Beekeeping is a never-ending learning journey and I love a good word about bees, so I jumped at the chance to read “Common Sense Natural Beekeeping: Sustainable, Bee-Friendly Techniques to Help Your Hives Survive and Thrive.” A relatively quick read, this book is packed with enlightening moments and interesting perspectives, particularly that of the Bee, which the authors present in a clean, easy to digest way....
You can’t bear to toss your beloved old blue porcelain bowl set. And maybe that Michelin tire might come in handy again, so you should keep it. Although you might not use recycled porcelain bowls or apple barrels but rather terra cotta or woven pots, the simple concept of growing plants in pots or urns in addition to other objects, offers you a variety of enjoyable and creative ways to maintain and experiment with your garden....
If you’ve noticed a mosaic dark green on your cucumbers or squash, your plants may have contracted cucumber mosaic virus (CMV). CMV affects a wide array of plants, and a cucumber mosaic virus infection can’t be cured. The sad truth about this disease is it can’t be treated. Table of Contents But that doesn’t mean you can’t prevent a CMV infection. You have the power to avoid bringing CMV strains into your garden....
Jams, jellies, sorbets, cordials, syrups, fruit salads, cakes, and crumbles, the list of how to use your currant harvest is endless! With four different colors to choose from, each with its own unique flavor and use in the kitchen, it’s easy to see why gardeners love to grow the currant plant. Table of Contents Pink and white currants look like delicate jewels hanging in huge bunches and are deliciously sweet eaten fresh from the bush....
Are you in the market for a new bypass pruner or snipping trimmer? Perhaps the cutting quality of the pruners you’ve used in the past has been lackluster, and you want a quality tool that will improve your overall gardening experience. FELCO pruners are high-quality tools that make clean and precise cuts, improving the healing ability of plants they come in contact with. Table of Contents FELCO is a Swiss brand that offers expert quality tools in multiple cutting capacity variations....
Growing oregano is easier than most people think, and require very little care. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know in order to have your biggest and best crop yet! Oregano is a delicious, useful, and a surprisingly low maintenance herb to grow at home. Once you understand how to care for it, even a beginner can get it established, and keep it going for years in their garden....
