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Though these plants are physically diminutive, they are mighty in their impact. And that’s doubly true when you grow them in pots. A pretty container in a prominent spot only serves to emphasize how attractive mini roses can be. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Making them sing takes minimal effort, providing maximum bang for your buck for a tiny investment in terms of time and resources....

Whether this tropical beauty is included in your landscaping plans or you’re already growing one, there are a few specific pests that you should be on the lookout for in addition to the common garden culprits, depending on your location – and it’s not necessarily because of the damage they may cause to these semi-woody shrubs or small trees. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

These evergreen perennials don’t usually suffer from many issues with pests, and thanks to their toxicity, deer and rabbits avoid them. Our guide to growing hellebores covers the basics of how to cultivate these plants in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. 1. Hellebore Aphids The battle with aphids can sometimes feel never-ending....

The answer: leaf miner larvae. They’re exactly what their name suggests, tiny immature insects that tunnel between the leaf layers, eating their way through the juicy green photosynthetic bits. If you notice damage to your plants, should you be worried? And if you are concerned, how do you deal with the pests? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

In our guide to growing hellebores, we cover everything you need to know to cultivate these early-blooming beauties in your garden. There are three main problems that can affect hellebores, each caused by a different pathogen. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Here’s the lineup: 1. Black Death Hellebores may be prone to infection by a fairly recently discovered and dreadful viral pathogen, the Helleborus net necrosis virus (HeNNV), that causes a disease known as the black death....

This lovely low-profile arrangement is called a pavé. It’s made with carnations, roses, mums, baby’s breath, and berries that have had their stems cut short to create the effect of a surface paved with flowers. It’s easy to make and perfect for a Valentine’s Day table for two. Read on to learn how to make your own! Romantic Blooming Heart Floral Materials 6 stems of red mini carnations, for approximately 36 blossoms...

Once I’ve planted my kale and watched the leaves grow, I’m not exactly thrilled to see big chewed holes or lots of little bites. But I realize this is just a part of gardening. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Continue reading to learn more about pest identification and control. Aphids (Aphididae family) Aphids are a family of small insects with soft bodies and sucking mouthparts....

Alas, its beauty is fleeting. Hardy in Zones 9 to 11, P. x advena ‘Rubrum’ is grown as an annual in most of the United States. They were actually quite popular here in Austin, Zone 8b, for a few years, but I don’t see them much anymore – presumably because they couldn’t take our occasional chilly weather, and no one was particularly motivated to replace them. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

This pungently potent vegetable is delightfully easy to grow. And as a natural pest and fungus deterrent, it makes a powerful companion to a variety of plants, from herbs and veggies to flowers and fruit trees. Revered throughout antiquity for its cultural significance and healing potential, entire books and festivals have been dedicated solely to growing this vegetable – and many more to eating it! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

There are over 200 different species in the Gladiolus genus, and many cultivated hybrid varieties popular in today’s gardens. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know to successfully cultivate colorful gladiolus in your garden. Let’s start with a look at this plant’s characteristics and its route from growing in the wild to becoming so popular in the home garden....

I’m talking about watermelons, the diverse and sweet melons that come in as many different varieties as there are ways to enjoy the ripe fruit. I’ve had the pleasure of growing a few different cultivars of this melon over the years, and I can tell you that nothing beats the flavor of a sun-ripened watermelon fresh from your own garden! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Many different varieties are available for home gardens, each with their own unique charm and characteristics. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whatever type you choose, it’s always a good idea to plant in succession – these flavorful leaves disappear fast and you don’t want any lulls in production! Start early crops indoors, then direct sow seeds outdoors once consistently warm temperatures arrive....

In addition to keeping berry brambles from becoming overgrown and unmanageable, pruning improves yields and creates healthier, stronger plants. Blackberries are perennials, which means once you establish a patch, you can have a berry harvest every year! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. But if you don’t prune them regularly, blackberry brambles can quickly get out of control, creating a mess of unruly thorns, and ultimately, fewer fruits....

You may have heard of pheromones – chemical attractants. Scientists have identified pheromones for over 1,500 insects, although only a small number of them are used commercially. 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 a Pheromone? A pheromone is a specific chemical that insects and other organisms use to communicate with others of the same species – usually those of the opposite sex....

If you’re growing a flourishing vine, shrub, or tree outdoors, in the ground or in a container, then winterizing is a crucial step to take before low temperatures and frost threaten in cooler zones. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. We’ve got the details you need to keep your paperflower safe through the chilliest months, including how to return it to its outdoor position when spring returns....

What do fleas look like? Fleas are wingless, usually measure between 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch in size, and have six legs that are adapted for jumping. Fleas are able to move through the fur of host animals due to a series of backwards-pointing spines and bristles that make them difficult to remove by grooming. Flea larvae are an off-white color, legless, and usually no larger than 1/4th of an inch in size....

However, a hunk of lumber doesn’t slowly grow into an unappealing mass in your yard if left untouched. At least, not anymore. Its days of being a plant are over, obviously. But a boxwood shrub is a different story: it’ll grow six to 12 inches per year under ideal conditions, depending on the variety. That’s slow enough to sneak up on you, but fast enough to turn a well-shaped hedge into a sloppy mess before you know it....

I can relate. When I first started growing roses, I felt totally overwhelmed. They seem like such complicated, needy plants. If I deadheaded them wrong, I feared that I might ruin everything. Fortunately, deadheading isn’t all that difficult. But it’s essential if you want to encourage your plants to bloom all season long. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

When you live in a place that gets really, really hot for a really long time. When we go to the garden store, and our attention is captured by an interesting-looking species that’s new to us, we’ll often look for that little plastic pick that’s inserted into the pot, or if it’s a seed packet we’re intrigued by, we’ll flip it over to learn more. We’re looking for the variety’s biography to tell us how tall and wide the plant grows, how much water it needs, and how much sun it should have....

Spotting a nice design in the neighbors’ yard or at your local cafe is all it takes to get the itch to plant your own. But where do you start? How many plants do you need to fill a container? And how do you design it, and then take care of it? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....