QUESTION: What are the best plants and flowers to use in a dish garden? I’m making my first one and want to make sure it’s a success. — Bobbie J. ANSWER: Choosing what you’ll grow in your dish garden is one of the most fun parts of growing one. You’ll want to choose varieties … [Read more...]
What is the difference between a trowel and a spade?
QUESTION: What is the difference between a trowel and a spade? I see both of them mentioned in my gardening books and in articles online, but I don't know the difference between them. Are they both just shovels? - Evelyn F ANSWER: A spade is similar to a shovel. However, its … [Read more...]
How to Grow Solomon’s Seal Perennial Flower
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you looking for a fun perennial plant to grow around your home or garden? Have you considered growing Solomon’s seal? This is a unique perennial plant with a curving stem, grooved leaves, and vivid blooms which show off during the months of April … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Charity Plant Perennial Flower
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you need a medium-sized, perennial plant to bring color to your landscape? Have you considered growing the charity plant? You may be more familiar with it by its other name, Jacob’s Ladder. This plant grows on long stems and has relaxed leaves that … [Read more...]
How to Care for a Live Christmas Tree
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you going to decorate a live tree for the holidays this year? If so, do you know how to care for a living tree? It isn’t as simple as bringing the tree into the house, placing it in a stand, and decorating it. There are a few additional steps … [Read more...]
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