Warm sunshine container
One of the great things about container gardening is that you can create a planting almost any time of year.
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August 2010
Tall buttercup
According to folklore, if your skin glows yellow when you hold a buttercup under your chin, you love butter. But ...
Slide show: Big, beautiful blooms
Want to know an easy way to add a big punch of color to your garden? Grow plants with huge ...
Brown marmorated stink bug
The brown marmorated stink bug, or BMSB, is about 1/2-in. long, shield-shaped and mottled brown.
Midsummer coverup
Many perennials bloom in early or midsummer. If you’re lucky, the foliage that’s left after they finish blooming is attractive.
Wild grape
Long, twining vines wind their way into shrubs and trees. As the stems mature, the bark peels into narrow strips. ...
Secrets to dividing in summer
If you’re noticing fewer flowers, a dead center or a plant that is shrinking, it may be time to divide. ...
Little brown bat
Long feared as dark-winged predators of the night, little brown bats are actually great to have flitting around your garden. ...
Naked ladies
This is a plant with a lot of common names. You might also hear it called “magic lily” or “resurrection ...
How to identify and prevent rose rosette disease
Rose rosette is caused by an organism similar to a virus that’s transmitted by mites. Although you usually find it ...
