Alcea Hollyhock Growing Guide And Varieties
I really like hollyhocks, and this past week, I was out in the old herb garden this week wandering around, trying to decide what to do with the fence around…
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Growing Great Peonies in Your Garden
One of the loveliest early summer blooms in my garden is the peonies. This is a historically rich and easy-to-grow plant, one that deserves a home in every modern garden.…
Purple Coneflower: Growing Conditions and Use
Purple Coneflower, AKA Echinacea purpurea, is one of the most delicate perennial flowers for late summer and early autumn. It belongs to the Compositae family, which is simply a botanist's…
Poisonous Aconitum: Growing Monkshood Plant From Seeds
Wolfbane or Monkshood is more properly known as (Aconitum Gapellus) and is a delightful and easily grown replacement for the tall spikes of delphinium. If you've ever seen this plant,…
Ornamental Onions: 5 Alliums You Can Grow in Your Garden
If you think onions are only good for cooking, think again. There is a whole group of plants called ornamental onions or alliums that are related to onions but produce…
Baking Soda Around Tomato Plants + 2 Days + Amazing Results
As the weather gradually warms up, your enthusiasm for your small vegetable or fruit garden, or your efforts in planting vibrant flowers, grows stronger. You're dedicated to nurturing your garden…
Weeding Goutweed Q&A
Last year my boyfriend purchased a great 1950's stone house in PA. The previous owner was a gardener and had many good foundation plants around the house.... hostas, lilies, roses,…
Propagate Lamium Purpureum Cuttings (Dead-Nettles)
Lamium, also known as Dead Nettle, is a well-behaved ground cover that isn't a severe garden thug. It's easy to edge in the spring and won't turn into a weed.…
Agastache Blue Fortune: Propagating and Growing
I'm looking at my seedling trays in late March; I see the Golden Agastache has popped up. I note this is much to my surprise, as I’ve never grown this…
How to Plant a Dogwood Tree: 10 Tips For Growing and Caring Dogwood
If you've ever seen a gorgeous dogwood tree in bloom, that may be enough to send you on a mission to grow one in your yard. These long-time flowering favorites…