There is nothing more disheartening to gardeners than discovering that whole sections of their beautiful spring gardens are ravaged or…
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At first there was only Petunia Wave, full stop. Without a doubt the most exciting thing to happen to annual…
Rabbits – Cotton-tailed, carrot eating cretins that all the world (save gardeners) adores. Adorableness isn’t enough to save them from…
There’s an old saying that gardening is good for the soul, but did you know it has a profound effect…
Everyone’s talking about patio tomatoes these days, and for good reason. If deer, rabbits, voles, or other pests feast on…
Several species of Fritillaria are ideal for use in the sunny to partly shaded garden. Naturalizing freely, they release a musky odor that discourages repels animals. Unusual dangling blooms and carefree growth make them a fascinating addition to the landscape. Crown Imperial, Persian Fritillary, and Guinea Hen Flower are all splendid choices for long-lasting beauty and garden protection.
You might well ask! Torelus is an entirely new genus, which technically makes it “X Torelus” (like X Heucherella). It’s…
Their incredible colors and textures make Coleus a consistent favorite for mixed containers and annual beds of all types. No wonder the NGB gave this annual workhorse the spotlight this year!
To keep your garden looking good even in the midsummer heat, follow a few simple maintenance tasks: offer additional water to cope with drought, heat, and wind; deadhead flowers promptly; keep weeds in check; fight pests organically; and start the cool-season garden by sowing seeds now to replace plants that have harvested or died.
Christmas Cactus A beautiful jungle cactus with a really exotic, festive look. They are easy to care, requiring very little…