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Are you looking for some perennials that will thrive on a little neglect? There are plenty of options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares some of her favorite perennial flowers that will grow just fine if you don’t pay as much attention to them as you do other more high-maintenance plants.
Looking for a fun Memorial Day project? Why not plant an herb garden this year! In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her top tips for planting a fun and bountiful herb garden this Memorial Day weekend.
Thinking of adding some hot peppers to your garden this season? There are many different types you can grow, depending on your local climate. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her favorite types of hot peppers you can grow in your garden, organized by BTUs.
Thinking of growing sweet peppers indoors or outdoors this season? There are many different types of sweet peppers you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone and local microclimate. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares her favorite sweet pepper plants you can grow, with names and pictures of each!
Do you know when to pick okra to maximize your harvest? Our harvest guide explains when to harvest it, and how to store it for yummy meals!
The pink weeping cherry tree is known for its plethora of pink flowers in early spring, though, unlike most cherry trees, this one isn’t grown for its fruit. This ornamental cherry tree can produce pink or white flowers and is grown primarily for the visual interest that it adds to the landscape. These beautiful trees … Read more
There are many types of beans to be had out there! Our list of favorite varieties will inspire you to broaden your bean horizons and give you plenty of growing options to plant in your garden this season.
The bean leaf beetle, or more specifically, Cerotoma trifurcata can be a major pest of soybeans and green beans as well as cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins. Cerotoma trifurcata is not to be confused with the Mexican bean beetle, which is a completely different species! Bean leaf beetles can be various colors (yellowish-green, red, orange, or … Read more
Pineleaf penstemon is a perennial that can handle dry, hot climates! Our in-depth growing guide shares everything you need to grow them.
If you’re looking for tropical plants to add to your indoor houseplant collection, then look no further than lipstick plant. The lipstick plant, Aeschynanthus radicans, got its name because its bright red tubular flowers grow from dark purple-red buds that resemble a tube of lipstick. It is also often referred to as lipstick vine because … Read more
Hummingbird bush, Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii, is a native plant that is quickly gaining popularity outside of its native habitat of the west central Texas Edwards Plateau, and for a good reason. Not only do these bushy plants produce beautiful blooms, but the tubular flowers are known to attract hummingbirds. They are also the host … Read more
Are you thinking of growing some flowers from seed in the month of April? There are many different flowers to choose from as spring begins to arrive for many hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Kelli Klein shares some of her favorite flowers to plant in the month of April!
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