Angel's trumpet is a tropical evergreen beauty. It's named for its enormous cone shaped flowers that drape dramatically from its umbrella-like canopy. These beautiful pendulum blossoms continue to bloom from early summer to late fall. In pink, apricot, orange, yellow or white, … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Invasive Bamboo
Bamboo is a beautiful plant from Asia. There, nature provides a balance of predators and disease that keep bamboo in check. However, here in the U.S. where it was presented for use as an ornamental plant, there isn't a natural management system to contain it. Some varieties of … [Read more...]
How to Grow Poppies
If you are searching for an elegant classic with the perseverance of a wildflower, try poppies. They are easy to grow by gardeners throughout the U.S. as an annual. And, like a wildflower, they will self seed if allowed. Poppies are an old fashioned favorite with their easygoing … [Read more...]
Make a mini greenhouse: DIY coldframe ideas
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own greenhouse but couldn’t make that a possibility, you’ll be pleased to learn that DIY mini greenhouses are becoming a popular alternative. In this case, “mini” actually describes a large range of sizes: your mini greenhouse can be a … [Read more...]
How to Test Your Soil With Just a Mason Jar
There is an easy and cost-effective way for you to test the quality of your garden soil at home. All this method requires is a lidded mason jar plus a little bit of background knowledge. Let’s get a basic understanding of some soil properties before describing how … [Read more...]
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