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We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Modern-day gorgeous celebrities are adored wherever they go, but they also have to deal with the paparazzi and hyper-devoted fans. It’s no different in the botanical world, especially for species of Strelitzia. With lush foliage and vibrant blooms, bird of paradise draws the eyes of onlookers, as well as pollinating birds....

Kids and elders alike can benefit from the bright personality of this cheerful plant. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. This makes them perfect for infusing at different water temperatures since the aromatics are easily released. Because this perennial plant thrives in the heat, providing a steady source of a delightfully fragrant herb that can be used in many ways, this makes it a real garden gem!...

I use this spicy and flavorful seasoning in just about everything I cook, and therefore it was one of the very first perennials I planted when I started my garden – I wanted a supply on hand at all times! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. What Is Greek Oregano? There are a number of species and cultivars that are referred to commonly as oregano, coming from different regions and with different flavor profiles....

One of the most popular of flowering woody shrubs, pretty flowers in shades of mauve, pink, rosy red, and white bloom in spring and summer, depending on the variety. The fine textured foliage varies from bright chartreuse to dark green and gives a fiery autumn display in tones of orange, purple, and red – for three full seasons of interest. Plus, reproduction is simple as well, so you can quickly enjoy multiples all throughout your landscape!...

Combine this climbing ability with quick growth, beautiful fall foliage, and versatile toughness, and you’ve got yourself an all-star planting! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. The necessary winter care practices aren’t ridiculously labor-intensive, but you’ll need to know what to do in order to keep your Boson ivy alive and well throughout the dormant season....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Annual herbs like basil and summer savory die back once cool temperatures arrive and are quick and easy to dispose of – or you could bring some indoors to enjoy until spring! Many herbaceous perennials, like mint, oregano, and tarragon, lose their foliage as they enter dormancy and cold-weather care is quick and easy....

Others, like the pomegranate, are far less likely to be stricken with serious diseases or ravaged by infestations. But there are a handful of pests and diseases to be on the lookout for. Fortunately, most of these maladies will be visibly evident, as long as you’re paying attention – but how will you know what to look for? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Infinite Cedar’s American-made kits top all others, thanks to premium materials, ease of assembly, durability, and rustic charm. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Infinite Cedar 3×6-ft Raised Garden Bed Kit via Wayfair It has a simple square or rectangular shape made from sleek, elegant cedar, and comes in two different sizes that can stack one on top of the other, if you’ve got basic handyman (or handywoman) skills....

The fruits can take between five and seven months – depending on the variety – to mature and ripen, ready for picking. Since they do not continue to ripen off the tree after they have been picked, it’s important to get the timing of your harvest just right. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Known for being prolific bloomers, they’re perfect for beginning gardeners because of how easy they are to grow, and valued by longtime gardeners for the same reason. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. To learn more about how to grow these beautiful, often sweet-smelling flowers, read our guide to growing pansies and violas....

I don’t know about you, but it seriously limits how much I can enjoy my flowers when these bugs are crawling all over them. And I’m certainly not about to cut a few branches for a pretty display to place in a vase in my house. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Ants might be annoying, but aphids can actually cause harm to your plants....

Not a desert cactus, but an epiphyte, it is one of a number of species and hybrids of rainforest plants that cling harmlessly to trees and rocks for support, drawing sustenance from the air, rainfall, and leaf litter in their immediate environment. In our guide to growing Christmas cactus, we share insight on best practices for cultivation. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

The dog days of summer…fresh water melon, ice cream, picnics, barbecue, festivals…and yes, yellowjackets. Yellowjackets are exceptionally troublesome wasps. They can become highly aggressive, especially when the available food is getting low later in the season when their colonies are getting larger. While it can be annoying when wasps hover around soda cans at picnics and barbecues, these insects can be downright dangerous: they are responsible for most of the stinging deaths in the US....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As an indoor plant, it is a substantial and eye-catching addition to home decor with a height of up to three feet. It may not always be necessary, but there are seven good reasons for pruning crotons. And in this guide we’ll cover them all! Ready to dig in?...

For instructions on how to cultivate this easy-to-grow, vigorous, woody shrub in your garden, be sure to consult our guide to growing forsythia. In this article, we discuss seven common reasons why plants may fail to bloom, and how you can avoid them. Let’s dive right in! If your forsythia didn’t burst into cheery yellow blossoms this spring, there are seven possible reasons for the disappointment. It could be that the crown is buried, the plant has excess nitrogen, or perhaps it was hit with a late freeze, or you pruned it too late in the season....

Do you want the sweet and mild flavor of crinkly Savoy or tight, white leaves for coleslaw and stir-fries? How about a bold-flavored red to add a splash of color? You can grow cabbage in US Hardiness Zones 1-10, but it’s all about choosing the right type for your growing zone. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

And while you’re out there, why not install a few shrubs into your landscape? As with trees, autumn is generally considered to be the best time to plant ornamental bushes. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why Fall Is Best For one thing, as we mentioned above, the weather is cooler but still tolerable in fall....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. From taking cuttings of an outdoor specimen to propagate new plants, to discovering why and how you should give your ivy a bath, you’ll be able to keep your vining friend feeling and looking its best. Here’s what we’ll go over in this guide: Ivy has a reputation for being extremely tough, but it’s a bit more fragile when you bring it inside....

But plants need to be fed as well, even the ones that aren’t carnivorous. They need nutrients that their roots can take up for use in growth and development, and some absorb nutrients chiefly through their foliage. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. We’ll cover everything you need to know in order to fertilize an Acer palmatum properly....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Many have fantastic, color-changing foliage that emerges in fiery tones then transforms into shades of bronze, gold, and a range of greens over summer, finishing the growing season with a pretty fall display of burgundy, orange, scarlet, and purple. Robust and tough, most are hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 9, with a few that can survive in colder Zone 3 climates....