At some point, you've undoubtedly seen trees with strange-looking bumps and growths. These might have been smooth or lumpy, matching the tree's bark color or contrasting sharply against them. Do ...
Geranium: How to Grow and Care for This Summer Favorite
If there's one flower that sings of summer, it's pelargoniums. Inexperienced and experienced gardeners alike are thrilled by the easy-going display and the reliable flowers that just won't ...
Natal Plum: How to Grow and Raise This Tasty Ornamental Shrub
Southern states are full of gorgeous plants, and warm-weather flowering shrubs are some of the most stunning. One of the prettiest of the warm climate shrubs is the natal plum. Fast-growing and ...
Growing Dahlias for Bright, Bold Summer Color
If there is one flower that gets gardeners excited (and competitive), it's dahlias. The big, bold, and often bright blossoms are some of the most dramatic that you'll ever see in the ...
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Hydrangeas – The Classic Ornamental Plant
Growing hydrangeas has been a favorite pasttime for many years. It's unsurprising they're so popular, given they're so beautiful and they come in various colors, shapes, and styles. Hydrangeas fit ...
How to Plant and Grow Zinnia Flowers in Your Garden
I love growing zinnias. These colorful flowers are scattered throughout my garden each summer, and their bright colors and continuous blooms make everything seem more cheerful. They're ideal as cut ...
6 Clever Methods to Protect Berries From Birds
Who doesn't love grabbing fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and huckleberries off the bush? Know who loves berries just as much as people do? Birds. They can't resist a ripe, juicy berry, ...
10 Rhubarb Plant Problems: Common Pests, Diseases, and Environmental Issues
There’s something fresh and summery about a rhubarb bed growing tall in the sunlight. It’s one of the first harvests of the season, and the tangy, sour taste of rhubarb balances out all the sweet, ...
How to Grow and Raise Beautiful Butterfly Peas
Butterfly peas are incredibly popular right now. From beautiful, violet gins to butterfly pea smoothies, these stunning, edible flowers are finding their rightful place in the kitchen garden. ...