Companion planting is the practice of growing different plant species near each other, and farmers have been using it for generations to boost crop production. It helps gardeners stay organized and maximize their space by grouping plants that like the same…
Pruning your elm trees isn’t simply a chore; it’s a vital part of their care and maintenance. The optimal times for this task are during the fall, after the leaves have gracefully fallen, or on the cusp of early spring…
Pyracantha coccinea, or firethorn bush, has been introduced to North America by nursery trade and planted throughout the U.S. While its bright red berries are a beautiful addition to any yard, firethorn bush is classified as an invasive species in…
Who doesn’t like watching butterflies, bees and other pollinators at work in their garden? Whether you make an entire butterfly garden or just scatter a few pollinator-friendly plants throughout your landscaping, it’s fun and rewarding to create a garden that…
For those who reside in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9, the crepe myrtle tree offers the full package of beautiful showy flowers during summer, fiery fall foliage in autumn, and gorgeous multitoned bark all year long. A crepe myrtle…
Known for their gorgeous red leaves, Japanese maple trees can make for a colorful addition to any property. However, despite being quite resilient, Japanese maples are highly susceptible to Verticillium wilt, an incurable disease caused by the fungi Verticillium albo-atrum or Verticillium dahliae. When either of…
Gardening trends can be about a variety of things, from fashionable colors to lighting preferences to mulch type. Some trends go a bit deeper than the hot color or shape of the season though. One of the top gardening trends…
Having a love for fruit trees and a small growing space is an unfair combination. You can keep fruit trees relatively small with diligent pruning, but you’ll still need a lot of space if you want cherries, apples, pears, and…
Weeds are infamously hard to get rid of. Whether you use mechanical, chemical, or preventive weeding techniques, the invasive plants have a way of coming back time and time again. It’s as if there’s an endless source of weed seeds…
The Black Locust tree is indeed a beautiful tree, but are the problems worth the beauty? Interestingly enough, while this tree is indeed native to North America, it is considered invasive outside of its historic native range. This is mostly…