Fresh herbs add so much to family meals with their added color, nutrition and taste. While some herb gardens can be quite extensive, sporting literally hundreds of kinds of plants, just a relative few have earned their place as staples in many dishes world wide. New herb gardeners will likely find these easy to grow …
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Arborvitae make excellent privacy screens, borders, and even container plants, but what to plant with them? Just as arborvitae vary in shape, size, and hue, so do companion plants for arborvitae vary greatly. Mix textures and heights to create layers of interest, perhaps planting tall, conical arborvitae in a back row with smaller, rounded shrubs …
What do you know about growing ornamental kale? Most everyone knows cabbage as the main ingredient in coleslaw. However, some colorful cabbages and kales are grown just for decoration. Often called ornamental kale or flowering kale, these are great to add a pop of fall color to the landscape. Grow Ornamental Kale And Cabbage For …
Nothing is more satisfying to a home gardener than when their crops come up and they see all the fresh vegetables ready to be enjoyed. However, there are times when an overabundance of tomatoes leaves new gardeners wondering how to store tomatoes to keep them from spoiling faster than you can eat them. After all, …
With the cool air of autumn also comes the need to update the flowers in our gardens. For striking fall colors, replace summer annuals with cold-loving flowers and foliage. Gardeners have a wide variety of choices for their container gardens or landscape beds. Here are the best plants for fall gardens. Best Plants For Fall …
Unique names abound in the botanical world, and some plants, as you likely know, even have multiple names. Scientific names help us keep them all straight, so each of the flowers below has its genus and species (where applicable) listed following the common name for clarity. For a glimpse into the fascinating – and often …
Invasive weeds not only degrade ecosystems but also put a strain on economic and natural resources. Despite these plants’ adverse effects on the natural environment and human economy, some are still sold in nurseries and big box stores. Many of these plants can be found growing in your own backyard or your neighbors’ yards, whether …
Are you interested in how to grow snapdragons? Snapdragons are colorful, easy-to-grow annual flowers that are commonly available to home gardeners. The spiky flowers are long-lasting when cut and placed in vases. Typically snapdragons have slim dark leaves and come in hot colors such as red, yellow, orange, and also white. This plant is native …
Invasive plants wreak havoc on local ecosystems, outcompeting native plants that feed and shelter wildlife. But they’re not just found in wild spaces, and they cause problems for humans, too, in everything from agriculture to recreation. Many invasive plants were introduced as ornamentals before escaping cultivation, and some can still be found in our backyard …
Many evergreen plants are perfect for adding year-round privacy, color, and texture to any yard. Find the best evergreen hedge plants to upgrade your property right here. There are several reasons you might want to build a hedge, but most people are looking for privacy. Hedges are natural barriers that look more inviting and sophisticated …