For Faster Coverage, Mix Annual and Perennial Vines
Most perennial vines, that is herbaceous and woody climbing plants such as clematis, honeysuckle, or Boston ivy, grow slowly at first andContinue Reading
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Can You Plant Forgotten Tulip Bulbs in the Spring?
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A Laidback Gardener’s Guide to Planting in Dry Shade
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Honey, They Shrunk the Hydrangea!
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Plastic Bottles Make Great Mini-greenhouses!
In spring, when trays of seedlings and cuttings start to fill our homes, transparent mini-greenhouses are ideal for covering theContinue Reading
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Repotting Boot Camp
Hey, it ain’t rocket science, but when you grow houseplants, you need to repot them from time to time. AndContinue Reading
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Tho’ an old man, I am but a young gardener. Thomas Jefferson, August 30 1811
When Autumn Leaves Fail to Fall
Typically, leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs drop off in the fall, often after changing color. However, sometimes these leaves—orContinue Reading