There are many plant cultivars with double flowers including roses and peonies, but, despite their beauty, these special flowers may offer little or no pollen or nectar for pollinators. If you are … [Read more...]
Plant Growing Tips
Tips and tutorials for growing a variety of plants including annuals and perennials including flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and vines.
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7 Cheap (But Smart) Tips to Create Your Dream Garden
These cheap (inexpensive) and smart garden ideas are for anyone starting an eco-friendly garden on a very low budget. It may take some patience and hard work but it's amazing what a thrifty but … [Read more...]
How to Understand Botanical Plant Names for Beginners
This beginner’s guide to botanical names shares the basics for gardeners wanting to get comfortable using the scientific names for plants. Once you understand the conventions for how the names are … [Read more...]
Forget the Epsom Salt—It’s a Garden Myth
The advice to use Epsom salt in the garden is the top garden myth that never goes away. The internet is filled with articles and anecdotes about how great they are for your plants but it's just not … [Read more...]
Clematis 101 Easy Care Guide
This clematis care guide includes tips for growing these beautiful, flowering, perennial vines. Find out what type you have, if it needs pruning, how to propagate, when to transplant, … [Read more...]
Are Dandelions an Essential First Food for Bees or What?
Have you heard the claims that dandelions are an essential first food for bees in spring? Or are they just lowly weeds? We looked into the research to see what role they play in our gardens and … [Read more...]
Do Plants Have Sexes? What You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered if your fruit tree is male or female and whether it needs a mate to produce fruit? What about the flowering perennials in the garden: do they need other pollen plants? Let's … [Read more...]
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