And with many of us sharing their passion for the outdoors, often planting and pruning as soon as the sun shines, we’ve put together a list of plants that are poisonous to dogs so that you can achieve a dog-proof garden, so that your pooch can roam, and you can great creative with...
Ideally you will want to find a location that receives between 12-14 hours of direct sun light every day. That means finding a place on your property with southern exposure. The sun does so much more than simply fuel your hop plants growth, it protects your plant from a long list of pe...
We say “true” lilies because there are also plants, such asdaylilies,peace lilies, andcanna lilies, which have the term “lily” in their common name, but they’re not actually lilies at all. They do not grow from bulbs but are in a different plant genus. Water lilies aren’t lilie...
When buying geraniums from the garden store, pay close attention to color and size. Healthy leaves will have no discoloration on or below them, and the stems will be sturdy, not straggly. Be sure to avoid any plants with obvious signs ofpestsas well. Place plants in large pots with draina...
If you’ve got plant shelves and some aquatic or marginal plants, the borders and walls of your pond will probably be attractive and well disguised. If you choose to eschew plants (perhaps your fish can’t resist nibbling on them), you may prefer to line your pond with stones. This is...