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Planting trees that come balled and burlapped (B&B) requires careful handling to ensure successful transplantation and healthy growth. These trees, typically larger and more mature, are dug from the ground in late winter or spring, their roots wrapped in soil and burlap for transport to garden centers. Here’s how to properly plant a balled and … Read more

If you’re a fan of pesto and cooking with fresh herbs, you can never have enough basil. While basil thrives in garden beds, it’s also perfect for growing in pots indoors on a sunny windowsill or outdoors on a sunny patio or balcony. Follow these straightforward tips to cultivate basil in pots for space efficiency, … Read more

Growing bell peppers in home gardens across most U.S. regions is straightforward, though the variety of colors available today extends beyond the classic green. Here’s a comprehensive guide to successfully cultivating bell peppers: Bell Pepper Overview Genus Name: Capsicum annuum Common Name: Bell Pepper Plant Type: Vegetable Light: Sun Height: 6 to 12 inches Width: … Read more

Pruning your butterfly bush (Buddleia spp.) keeps this fast-growing shrub compact, tidy, and improves flowering. While not absolutely necessary, pruning helps manage its height, which can reach six to eight feet in one season, and prevents a leggy appearance with blooms only at the top. Butterfly bushes are forgiving, and proper pruning enhances their vigor … Read more

Spider plants are attractive and low-maintenance, making them ideal houseplants. They can thrive in low-light conditions and require watering approximately every two weeks or when the soil feels dry. Placing them in a bathroom corner can provide additional humidity, enhancing their growth. One of the most appealing features of a healthy spider plant is its … Read more

Squash bugs (Anasa tristis) are notorious pests that target cucurbit vegetables such as summer and winter squash, pumpkins, melons, gourds, zucchini, and cucumbers. These pests are challenging to control as they overwinter in plant debris and reemerge seasonally to cause damage in gardens. However, with effective organic methods and careful management, you can prevent and … Read more

Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) For a low-lying, long-blooming perennial, the ice plant is an excellent choice due to its vivid flowers and unique leaves. This plant grows only 3 to 6 inches high and blooms from June through September. Although it is borderline hardy north of Zone 6, it may survive in Zone 5 if … Read more

Here’s a revised version of the passage: North American native perennials, particularly Echinacea species, have gained renewed popularity among both people and pollinators. Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as the purple coneflower, is the most prevalent variety. Its large blooms feature a distinctive brownish-orange central cone surrounded by long, slender petals that radiate a pinkish-purple hue. … Read more

Growing root vegetables like sweet potatoes can be challenging in rocky or poor garden soil, where pests like wireworms and voles can quickly damage crops. However, cultivating sweet potatoes in containers offers a solution, conserving garden space, warding off pests, and yielding a plentiful harvest even with less-than-ideal soil conditions. Follow these straightforward steps to … Read more

Passion flowers (Passiflora spp. and cvs., Zones 6–11) are beloved by many gardeners, and it’s easy to see why. With over 550 species, including shrubs and trees, the most well-known are the tropical-looking, tendril-bearing, climbing, flowering vines. These varieties are particularly appealing, as some even produce deliciously complex-flavored, fragrant, sweet-tart fruit. The vines themselves are … Read more