by Jennifer Poindexter Do you need shade in your yard? If so, you might need to consider planting a fast-growing shade tree. In the home I grew up in, it had a gorgeous master bedroom. The only problem was there were tons of windows and no tall plants around them. This … [Read more...]
Common Diseases of Apple Trees, Explained
Apples are subject to a variety of diseases that can cause minor cosmetic damage or more significant damage, such as reduced yields and even tree death. The good news is home growers can avoid most diseases by planting disease resistant varieties. Below are a few of the most … [Read more...]
Grow These Plants with Edible Berries to Feed Birds
By Jennifer Poindexter My parents love birds. To the point they put out a variety of bird feeders and will battle all kinds of wildlife (who also try to enjoy their bird seed) to hopefully catch a glimpse of some of the beautiful birds in their area. If you love to watch … [Read more...]
How to Grow Turk’s Cap Flowers (Malvaviscus arboreus), Explained
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you need a beautiful, unique, but low-maintenance shrub for your home? If so, you’ll be hard pressed to find a plant as accommodating as the Turk’s cap plant. If you’re unfamiliar with this plant, it’s a gorgeous shrub which produces reddish-orange … [Read more...]
What’s the best time to plant shrubs?
QUESTION: What’s the best time to plant shrubs? My husband and I have an argument about this subject and I'm not going to say which of us says what. Is there a best time, and what it is? - Renata W ANSWER: The best time to plant shrubs is in the fall. There are multiple … [Read more...]
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