Taking care of plants can get pretty complicated when you have plants with different needs along with so many outside factors like pests and environmental conditions. If you are trying to figure out what’s going on with your garden, you’re in the right place!
Impatiens, also known as touch-me-nots, are incredibly popular flowers. They are bright and beautiful, and bring to life even the dullest of gardens. If you are planning on growing impatiens in your yard, you need to know how to properly care for them. People like to refer to impatiens by a number of different names,…
Are you stuck trying to figure out how to get rid of bamboo that’s invading your yard? You’re not alone. It’s a long and drawn-out process that can involve many laborious hours in the garden and still take years to solve completely. One of the several reasons people plant bamboo is its effectiveness as a…
The cactus is a very common plant family that is different from anything you might have seen before. The cactus plant does not contain any leaves; it has sharp thorns on it to protect itself. There are more than 1,750 species of the plant itself, and it is available in a multitude of different sizes…
The zucchini is one of the most popular plants that people like to grow at home. It’s a summer squash that grows around one meter in length, though it’s harvested much earlier. Zucchini is commonly used in a variety of different recipes and if you want to consume only healthy and organic vegetables, you should…
The Virginia Creeper is a deciduous plant that often turns into a nuisance for many gardeners. The plant itself has compound leaves, each with five toothlets. Through the use of disk-tipped tendrils, the plant is able to climb on different surfaces. While it definitely looks ornamental in some situations, you should know that the plant…
Petunias are beautiful, vibrant flowers. When you have a dependable petunia, it can last from spring all the way through the fall and will provide you with a lush color in your garden beds and along any borders of your property. Petunias are grown typically as annuals, but they can grow as short-lived perennials. This…
Have you found yourself puzzled over the question: why are my cucumbers turning yellow? It’s not unusual for a few cucumbers to be lost each harvest, but if you’re consistently growing bitter tasting cucumbers, there’s a few things to know to prevent the discoloration that causes the bitter taste from yellow cucumbers. Yellow cucumbers are…
As a proud green thumb, I was very worried when I noticed my once vibrant and blooming azalea, well, dull and drooping. I thought my beloved plant was dying, and so I started aggressively researching how to bring it back to life. Luckily, I was able to revive my fading azalea plant, and I’m here…
Strawberries are juicy, delicious, and extremely healthy. Even many people who don’t eat much fruit tend to eat strawberries, and if you decide to grow strawberries yourself, you’ll have to plan ahead for the endeavor to be successful. Some problems can occur when you grow your own strawberries, and one of those problems is a…
Known by its botanical name of Campus radicans, the flowering trumpet vine spans over a wide area of the U.S. Some gardeners consider the vine invasive and seek methods to get rid of it. Other gardeners prefer to contain the vine so they can highlight its lovely yet unruly beauty. The following information can help…