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This beautiful species of oak is known for its dark reddish gray brown, which has deep ridges.
Its leaves are are initially pinkish-red in the spring, but turn to lustrous dark green in summer and then to russet-red to bright red in autumn. It is a fast grower and makes a great addition to home landscapes.
Cymbidium plants, also known as boat orchids, grow outdoors year-round in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12. In colder climates they must be brought indoors during the freezing winter months. Plants produce a dozen or more flower spikes, with each one having a large 2 to 5-inch flower. To successfully grow plants – whether indoors or out – nighttime winter temperatures should be between 45°F and 55°F and plants need full sun.
Iron deficiency in plants can cause a condition called chlorosis, which results in the yellowing of its leaves. Iron is a necessary element for photosynthesis to take place. Learn more about how iron impacts your plants.
Cutworms will destroy your plants and prevent seedlings from having a chance to grow if not dealt with properly. We discuss our recommendations for products you can use to deal with them.
A truly majestic and useful tree, the beech is known for its steel-gray bark that contrasts against its reddish-brown wood. These slow-growing trees can live 400 years and grow upwards of 120 feet tall. Their dense canopies make them a great shade tree, and paper thin leaves allows dappled sunlight to filter through them.
Avocados are know for their unique, nutty flavor that some people describe as buttery. Avocado trees can produce 200 to 300 fruit once it is mature and if it is given the proper fertilization. Whether you start from seed or buy a transplant from a nursery, you’ll want to make sure its needs are met.
The common boxwood is a rounded evergreen shrub or a small tree. It is often used as ornamentals as borders or hedges. Give you’re shrub what it needs to grow robustly and remain healthy.
Azalea flowers are difficult to mistaken with their funnel-shaped, somewhat two-lipped petals. The blooms are absolutely mesmerizing. You’ll want to make sure your plants receive the proper N-P-K ratio to encourage flowering.
Citrus tree is a broad category that contains many different flowering and fruiting trees. Well known varieties include oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes. To grow properly it will need the proper fertilizer.
Japanese beetles, a species of scarab beetles, can be particularly destructive if they infest your garden. They will skeletonize your foliage, may eat your fruit, and their larvae will also feed on the roots. Learn how to eliminate them once and for all.
In this article, you will find some of the online resources and websites that we find helpful for gardeners – experts and hobbyists alike! Come learn more about resources that can help make your gardening more successful.
Found in many temperate regions around the globe, and in almost all 50 states in the US, the mulberry tree is a fast-growing deciduous tree. The three most common species are the white, common, and silkworm mulberry. These prized shade trees bear dark purple to black fruits and their wood is used to smoke meats.
Recognized for its open crown of graceful, ground-sweeping branches, the weeping willow is surrounded by symbolism and mystery. Trees are short lived but put on an impressive 48-inches of growth every year and have a hearty root system. Thin, flat leaves appear early in the year and grow to be as long as a dollar bill, turning yellow in the fall.
If you do not remove aphids, they will weaken your plants significantly and harm your flowers and fruit. In our article, we have control methods that work and review all the potential options.
Potatoes are a great addition to your home garden if you’re willing to put in a little extra work. Using seed pieces, you can grow a variety of types in hilled rows or raised beds. They are one of the first vegetables to plant in the spring, and yield a great harvest come fall.
Whether you choose to grow flat or curly-leaf, parsley is a low-maintenance herb that thrives in gardens. It is slow to germinate, but plants can be harvested often for foliage after they develop three sets of leaves. It’s aromatic nature also helps to repel pests from neighboring plants.
Green, yellow, red…sweet or knock your socks off spicy — the numerous pepper choices makes them a great garden plant. Start seeds indoors in early spring, moving them outside when the weather cooperates. They have little trouble with insect pests and make great companion plants.
Hickory trees are a majestic, easy to care for shade tree. With shock-resistant wood and one of the most calorie-dense nuts, these trees have ridged, flakey gray bark and leaves with serrated edges. Trees grow 60 to 80-feet tall with a 40-foot spread. Of the 18 different species, 12 are native to the United States.
Cilantro is an easy plant to grow in the garden. It grows quickly, is tolerant of light frost, and does well in the ground or containers. Once mature, it produces high-quality fresh foliage for about 8 to 10 weeks. It does best when planted in the spring or fall, avoiding the heat of summer.
