The mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a medium-sized evergreen bush also known as calico bush or ivybush. It is a beautiful native American shrub with glossy leaves and small, star-shaped white and pink flowers. The flowers grow in attractive, eye-catching clusters in mid to … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Rowan Tree (Mountain Ash)
The bonny rowan tree is a hardy little mountain ash tree with soft, delicate, fern-shaped leaves. Often planted as an ornamental tree for its beauty, it is also useful in providing an excellent source of shade in the summer. It blossoms generously in the spring with … [Read more...]
6 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Garden Hose
It happens more often than you’d like: your garden hose simply no longer does the job. Perhaps it leaks at its fittings, springs a tiny hole (or ten), or is too kink-prone to be of good service anymore. There are repair options available, but when your hose is hosed, it’s time to … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Grow Your Own Sprouts
Sprouts of nuts, beans, and seeds were a dietary staple for over 5,000 years and still remain so in many Southeast Asian diets. After making international headlines for recent bacterial contamination, sprouts have received increased attention. The U.S. government even has a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Zinnias
Gardeners love zinnias! They are showy, bright, and easy to grow. They continue to bloom from early summer until the first frosts of fall, and most varieties make lovely cuttings to enjoy in a vase or to share with a friend. Zinnias (Zinnia elegans) are happy little annuals … [Read more...]
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