By Julie Christensen Native to subtropical regions throughout the world, the acacia trees grow in the harshest climates. Acacia trees (Acacia spp.) can be found in the African savannah, Arizona’s gullies and the plains of Australia-where they’re called wattles-as well as … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cleome Flower
By Julie Christensen When you think of annuals, you probably think of compact, neatly behaved bedding plants like petunias and impatiens that require consistent babying in the form of frequent watering and fertilizing. Cleome flowers (Cleome hassleriana) will challenge … [Read more...]
Plants That Repel Bugs and Pests
By Julie Christensen There’s nothing that ruins summer fun faster than a swarm of mosquitoes, flies or hornets, yet most chemical solutions are hardly appealing. Mosquito repellents are sticky, oily and smelly, and the chemical compound DEET has been found to be toxic for … [Read more...]
A Guide to Bog Gardens
By Julie Christensen What comes to mind when you think of the word, bog? The dark, forbidding landscape of Victorian tales like Wuthering Heights, perhaps? Or maybe the wetlands of the Florida Everglades? Natural bogs occur in both humid and cold areas. In nature, they take … [Read more...]
Growing Indoor Herbs
By Julie Christensen Herbs are delightfully satisfying to grow because they’re quick, low-maintenance plants that offer a feast for the senses. Their bright leaves and colorful blooms add variety to a vegetable garden, while their scent and flavor enhance almost any fresh or … [Read more...]
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