Imagine waking up one morning to find your beloved garden waterlogged. After ruling out a surprise deluge or prankster, you face the likely offender: your sprinkler system revealing its new, less-than-impressive fountain impression. So, what’s the most likely culprit behind those rogue…
We’re always told about the importance of getting eight hours of sleep each night. But you probably know someone who feels perfectly fine after only six or even less. They might not be exaggerating about how good they feel after…
Have you heard that putting table salt into your garden soil or adding it to the water you use for your tomato plants can help to give them better flavor? Interestingly, there are studies that show that doing this can…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Tricia Goss/April 28, 2024 9:54 am EST If your hydrangeas have lost their gorgeous color and plump, lovely shape, it might be time to say goodbye to the withering blooms. Deadheading, which is simply removing…
While some may find their summers charming and restful, many remain ill at ease due to the silent war being waged in their yard by destructive crickets, grasshoppers, and other tiny chewers. That goes double if they have a vegetable…
Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) is a beautiful and vibrant addition to any home garden. This deciduous shrub is native to the eastern United States and is most commonly found in wetland areas. Winterberry holly is well-known for its stunning display…
The worst thing to experience as the proud owner of a garden is a space full of weeds. As a gardener, you make sure you do everything in your power to prevent these life-draining pest plants from taking root. That…
Did you know that sweet potato plant leaves are not only delicious but also packed with nutritional benefits? When we think about sweet potatoes, we often focus on the starchy tuber that we find in the supermarket. However, the leaves…
Venturing into the world of gardening brings you face-to-face with some incredible plants, but none quite like the fava bean. Known scientifically as Vicia faba, and colloquially as broad beans or faba beans, these members of the Fabaceae family are…
If you’re thinking of creating a charming and functional garden, you might want to consider combining your blueberry bushes with other flowering shrubs like azaleas, rhododendrons, and lilacs. Originating from North America, blueberry bushes are more than just berry producers. They’re…