Are You A Nuisance Gardener?
When we think about who a "nuisance gardener" is, we rarely associate ourselves with this ragtag group of misfits. Instead, it's a word we save for a nagging neighbor or…
Growing Caryopteris Blue Mist Shrubs
Some folks who live in warmer climates than my zone 5 are into growing Caryopteris Blue Mist (also called Blue spirea, Blue-mist, or even Bluebeard plant) as a shrub, but…
What is Asbestos Removal? Shocking Facts & Why You Should Abate It Today
Asbestos is a type of material found in rocks and soil. These mineral filaments have functioned admirably for producers for some reasons. First off, they're adaptable and impervious to warmth, synthetic…
Growing Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) | Awesome Perennial For Your Backyard
Buddleja, Buddleja, or butterfly bush, is one of the most fragrant garden plants (and indeed, seeing it full of butterflies is a great gardening experience). Growing Butterfly Bush This Chinese…
Growing Belamcanda Chinensis (Leopard Lily)
Belamcanda, (Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis Iris Domestica, Leopard Lily, Leopard Flower) is one of the plants the botanists have been renaming. The plant was previously named Pardancanda but is better known by…
AstraZeneca vaccine is Way Less Dangerous Than Your Everyday Activities
Mowing the lawn, engaging in a quick sexual act with a partner, or enjoying a burger at the local pub – what do all of these things have in common?…
Fall Blooming Asters: 15 Varieties and Growing Guide
Asters or Michaelmas Daisies are the mainstay perennials of the sunny fall border. I can't imagine designing a fall garden without this spectacular plant. Michaelmas refers to the time of flowering. How…
26 Plectranthus Varieties: The Ultimate Guide to How To Plant And Care
Plectranthus is an old-world genus with around 350 species that primarily live in the southern hemisphere's warm tropical and subtropical regions. Its distribution stretches from Sub-Saharan Africa to Australia and…
Aquilegia: The Best 11 Columbine Varieties To Start Growing Today
The common name for Aquilegia is Columbine, and this comes from the Latin meaning “dove.” The next time you see an aquilegia flower, turn it upside down and see if…
How to Grow Perennial Anemone Flowers Successfully
Anemone; this is a rather broad family of plants, and they come in several classifications from the very tender to the quite hardy. The “bulb” kinds have been dealt with…