There’s something ethereal about ferns, which takes us back to the heart of unspoiled nature. It’s also possible to bring that magic to your landscape using trees with fern like leaves, to create a forest-like ambiance complete with gently rustling leaves and dappled light. Here are some of the most common trees which fall into …
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Looking for some interesting, low-maintenance plants to incorporate into a new landscape design? Or, to spice up your curb appeal? There’s no better place to start than with shrubs. Shrubs can also protect the foundation of your home and other structures with their dense root systems. So, making the right choice is important. I know, …
Wintertime often means taking a much-needed break from lawn care. If you want to get a head-start on next summer’s lawn, however, it’s also one of the best times to plant grass seed. Of course, winter doesn’t always equal snow and freezing temperatures. Some climates are warm enough to sustain turf grass year-round. But you …
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Flies are a common sight more or less everywhere as they’re some of the world’s most widespread insects. The occasional fly is commonplace both indoors and outside, but when their numbers increase and they become attracted to areas of your garden such as your lawn, you may find yourself asking ‘why is my lawn full …
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Cabbage might not be a fan favorite among picky eaters but it’s still one of the most versatile leafy vegetables around. So there are few things as sad as a cabbage harvest made up of small, lackluster heads. Many home gardeners underestimate the nutritional needs of cabbage plants. Cabbage requires an incredible amount of nutrients …
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Grass seed is the most affordable way to start or repair a lawn. But it also requires hard work. Along with prepping the soil before laying down seed, you must keep all foot traffic off of the area until the grass is well-established. Staying off of new grass is not a rule you should take …
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Sod is beloved by homeowners and landscape professionals because it is the only lawn solution with near-instant results. But that doesn’t mean your new lawn is 100% established from day one. Nor should you treat it as such. While sod arrives at your home already lush and green on top, the underside is a different …
Dragon fruit is a delicious addition to any summer smoothie or cocktail (or mocktail!). But surprisingly few people know where this tropical fruit comes from. Dragon fruit is one of many popular fruits that grow on cacti rather than trees, vines, or shrubs. These cacti are native to North and South America and grow in …
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Fertilizers are necessary for almost all plants if we want them to thrive, and that includes elephant ears too. With such a wide selection of liquid and granular fertilizers available, as well as the vast array of nutrient values to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right one for your plants. To …
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The Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera bridgesii, is most famous for producing flowers during the winter holidays. But did you know that Christmas cacti are just one type of holiday cactus? Many plants sold today as Christmas cacti are actually Schlumbergera truncata — also known as the Thanksgiving cactus. The Easter cactus, or Schlumbergera gaertneri, is …
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