Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!
If you were to Google the words “elephant ear,” you would find a range of images, from the delicious, doughy staple of fried fair fare to those enormous pachyderms in all their gray, wrinkly glory. As a gardener you will zoom in on pictures of large, green leaves that so cleverly resemble those flappy elephant … Read more
Many gardeners hate weeds. They will curse them under their breath as they drag the roots from the soil and toss them onto the compost pile with relish. In her well-known book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee describes Miss Maudie’s reaction to a blade of nutgrass with sufficient illustration: “She swooped down upon it … Read more
Ah, orchids…some of the most beautiful flowers that exist. Their balance of colorful blooms and woody, thick roots make them a favorite flower of gardeners around the world. A little-known fact about orchids is that in many areas of the world, they grow hydroponically in nature! How is this possible? Well, in tropical climates, orchids … Read more
If you want to add some color to your summer garden but have no idea what to grow (or how to grow it), or if you just want some fresh ideas on flowers for summer…we’ve got you covered. We collected ideas from gardeners around the country and compiled a huge list of flowers that bloom … Read more
Growing asters is a great way to get started in flower gardening. Asters are very easy to grow and a beautiful addition to a summer garden!
I try to keep this site focused on edible plants… My mission is to help 1 million people learn how to produce food for themselves by teaching hydroponics, urban gardening, and permaculture techniques with guides like: How to grow your own wheatgrass Asparagus growing tips The many different types of beans Growing different types of … Read more
While the summer season is the ideal time to care for your lawn, it’s something that needs to be looked after all year round and when the weather is constantly changing it can become a tricky business. The latest infographic from Heiton Buckley, the builders’ merchants, comes in the form of a seasonal cheat sheet that can help … Read more
Landscaping can involve much trial and error, but some plants are just born bad. Some of the most common landscaping features are also invasive species, messy tenants or even potential dangers for your home’s utilities. Stop yourself before you can plant these offenders. After you’ve cleared your yard of some of the worst offenders, consider … Read more
Most of us gardeners assume that the people that run our local garden center are knowledgeable and know exactly what they’re selling – and for the most part, that’s true. But what happens when some of the most commonly sold plants also happen to be some of the most invasive? Due to the globalization of … Read more
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