Wondering how to prune a hibiscus? Hibiscus plants are known for their spectacular flowers, which come in a wide range of colors. Hibiscus flowers are big and bold and can range from yellows and reds to pink, purple, and multicolor. It’s the perfect addition to your garden to make heads turn, and your neighbors wonder …
Gardening
Your front yard is your canvas—a place where you can express creativity, showcase your gardening skills, and create a welcoming entrance to your home. But unlike your backyard oasis, your front yard sits in full view of neighbors, passersby, and the entire community. What feels like personal expression to you might inadvertently create tension with …
Clay soil can pose challenges for many gardeners, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a lackluster landscape. If you have clayey soils, adding one or more of these ground cover plants for clay soil can transform your garden into a vibrant and beautiful space by providing early summer color, moisture tolerance, and …
My attempts at growing brassicas, or members of the cabbage family, have been all but thwarted by pests like cabbage loopers, cabbageworms, and harlequin beetles. And when the ravaged plants have finally had time to recover and begin producing, they bolt instead, because the summer heat has set in. While any of a slew of …
Many gardeners assume that shady areas are destined to remain colorless and dull, but nothing could be further from the truth. Shade gardens offer unique opportunities to create lush, vibrant displays that rival any sunny border. These cooler, protected spaces provide refuge from harsh afternoon sun and create intimate garden rooms perfect for relaxation and …
You may enjoy spending time with your plants because it helps you relieve stress, but that is only one of the many benefits of gardening. Whether growing a large vegetable garden or small ornamental (and great-smelling) flower garden, the physical and mental benefits are plenty. Butterfly gardens, rock gardens, English landscape gardens, and windowsill herb …
While all lavender is edible, you probably don’t want to throw just any lavender buds into your cookies — they might come out of the oven tasting like soap! Of course, everyone will have a different favorite lavender variety to cook with, and some may even have varying preferences based on the type of recipe …
Are you wondering how to prune drift roses? Roses can be tricky to prune, but it’s important to understand the best techniques for the types of roses you have. Drift roses, sometimes called shrub roses, are beautiful rose bushes that are surprisingly easier to take care of than regular rose bushes. Drift roses were created …
If you’re at all familiar with companion planting, you have likely heard that carrots love tomatoes. But why is that? And what other plants do carrots love? Keep reading to learn the answers to these questions in our list of the best companion plants for carrots. Because not all plants get along well together, this …
No one intentionally aims for the “cheap” look when decorating their home, but it happens more often than we’d like to admit. Creating a stylish home is like cooking up a gourmet meal. It takes the right ingredients, a sprinkle of creativity, and maybe a dash of flair. The decor missteps and traps that can …