Although I’ve yet to add osteospermum to my own garden beds at home, I’ve been growing them for clients over the years. Osteospermum spp. I don’t keep osteospermum in every container I plant for clients, but they’re present in most of what I put together. It’s impossible for me to pass on these flowers, even with other more exotic choices to pick from. They’ve got a perfect blend of color, form, and bubbly cheeriness without going over the top like other flowers… I’m looking at you, fuchsia!...

Collard greens are well loved in other parts of the world too, with several African nations favoring the vegetable, as well as Brazil, Portugal, and the Kashmir region of Pakistan and India. Brassica oleracea var. acephala There may be no vegetable more closely associated with the American South than collard greens. Oh, wait, well, except maybe okra. Regardless of which veggie is the most “Southern,” it’s not without reason that collards are the state vegetable of South Carolina, and cities in Georgia celebrate the collard green with annual festivals!...

In this guide, we’ll help you plant your coneflowers in pots so they can thrive. Coming up, here’s we’ll discuss: Coneflowers started out in the wild as humble prairie wildflowers, but these days, they’ve made the transition to must-have cultivated garden essentials. Some people grow these stunners for their ornamental value, while others make them a part of their medicinal herb garden. But what about those of us who lack the garden space for a big patch of echinacea?...

Prevention is the best bet. Read on to learn how to prevent bacterial leaf spot in turnips. Pseudomonas syringae pv. maculicola and Xanthomonas campestris pv. amoraciae Bacterial diseases of turnip leaves are very serious infections. There are no highly effective controls for them, and once they have infected a field, the diseases can quickly spread throughout a whole field and render the greens inedible. In addition to black rot of turnip, there are two types of bacteria that cause leaf spots: Pseudomonas syringae pv....

Here’s what’s ahead in this article: Outside of inviting a pair of roving mountain lions into your garden to act as deterrents, installing a deer fence is your best option to keep deer out of your garden. This installation isn’t for everybody! It requires a good amount of work and can quickly become an expensive endeavor. But the results speak for themselves. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Fast-growing plants that are easy to cultivate and fun to grow, the large bare bulbs produce flamboyant, colorful flowers in a matter of weeks. Amaryllis are gorgeous tropical perennials of the Hippeastrum genus, traditionally forced to bloom indoors over the winter holiday season. And with the right care after flowering, these showy ornamentals will last for years. 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 will discuss how to propagate amaryllis from seed, and the advantages of doing so. The large, eye catching blooms of amaryllis, Hippeastrum x hybridum, can add astonishing color to the garden and make for perfect indoor displays. Suitable for outdoor cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11, the flowers can be forced to bloom indoors and are a popular addition to winter holiday decor. Amaryllis can be propagated by the home gardener in a three ways: separating offsets, dividing bulbs, and growing from seed....

The vulgare species is the sole member of the Foeniculum genus. Foeniculum vulgare Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, is an aromatic Mediterranean herb in the Apiaceae (Umbellifer) family that includes carrots, celery, dill, and parsley. The edible yellow blossoms, seeds, feathery leaves, pollen, roots, and stems have long been prized for their robust, anise-like fragrance and flavor, and their usefulness as ingredients in cooking, magical potions, and traditional medicine. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Gladiolus corms multiply and naturalize over the years, creating colorful drifts in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11. Elsewhere, they can be grown as annuals and either discarded or lifted for winter storage at season’s end. Gladiolus spp. Gladiolus is a genus of ornamental perennial flowering plants in the iris family, Iridaceae. The plant grows from a corm, which is a thick underground stem that stores food and resembles a flattened bulb....

Globe amaranth, Gomphrena globosa, is one of 90 Gomphrena species of flowering plants in the Amaranthaceae family. Gomphrena globosa Globe amaranth is a tropical annual that features long-lasting, globe-shaped blossoms in a variety of colors. Ideal for beds, borders, and rock gardens, plants are drought tolerant and suitable for xeriscapes. In this guide, we cover all you need to cultivate these unique, colorful flowers in your garden. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

In addition to this perennial herb having revered healing attributes, it’s also a charming addition to gardens where it can grow into a graceful ground cover that’s deer-resistant. Hydrastis canadensis Goldenseal, Hydrastis canadensis, is a prized medicinal plant native to North American woodlands. Because this perennial has been among the top best-selling botanical supplements in the US for many years, creating high market demand, it is now at risk of extinction in the wild....

Maybe you want to start a bunch of plants at once to create your own orchard, and you need to do it affordably, with reliable results – or you want to plant more than one tree for cross-pollination, which is recommended for bigger yields. There are several reasons why you might choose to grow your own pomegranate trees at home. Obviously, there’s the fresh factor – homegrown produce seems to taste better when it’s just been picked than store-bought fruit that’s been shipped from afar and left to sit, doesn’t it?...

There’s no shortage of choices for what to plant at this time of year. Spinach, lettuce, carrots, garlic, and more are all fair game. Beta vulgaris As summer winds to a close, the weather starts to cool off and the gardener’s thoughts shift toward other things. The past month or so has been all about staying on top of weeds, keeping pests away, watering your garden during dry periods, and harvesting some of your well-earned veggie bounty....

You may get a little stressed from having to continuously eat delicious fresh, steamed, or fried zucchini, or share the bounty at the peak of the season. Cucurbita pepo var. cylindrica No pain, no gain? Zucchini plants have never heard of that. This variety of summer squash has a few non-negotiable requirements, sure. But if you meet its soil fertility, sun, and water demands, it will usually reward you with an abundance of produce in a short time, with little effort from you....

It got me curious about the best ways to propagate this uncommon plant that can sometimes be hard to find. Fortunately, you don’t need access to a lab, but you do need an existing plant. I recently received my first ever boysenberry plant in the mail, and it came in the form of a tissue culture. It looked like an ordinary seedling you might buy from a nursery. But the owner of the store told me that it had been propagated in a lab....

Native to North America, the first hybrid cultivar was developed in New Jersey at the turn of the twentieth century by Elizabeth White and Fred Coville, and they’ve been hugely popular ever since. Homegrown blueberries are one of my favorite summertime snacks, with a sweet-tart flavor that’s perfect for enjoying out of hand, blended into a pancake batter, baked in a pie, or cooked down and made into jam. Though growing blueberries at home isn’t for everyone, given the right conditions, this could be the perfect crop to add to areas of the garden with well-draining acidic soil (think: near the stand of pine trees) and full sun....

While most people know they can eat the unopened buds, or curds, they might be surprised to find out that the leaves and stalks are edible, too. Heaven is a bite of fresh cauliflower, straight from the garden. I have always loved this cruciferous veggie best when it’s eaten raw, or blended into a base for soup or vegan pasta sauce. As in the case of its close relative, broccoli, a head of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var....

Read on to learn how to feature bricks in your garden design scheme! If you have bricks left over from a construction project, these 15 ideas are sure to inspire you with ways to use them in your landscape. Durable and attractive, these building materials withstand weather extremes and infuse an outdoor living space with timeless style. 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 herbaceous perennials shine as houseplants and are an excellent option for beginners, due to their low light and water requirements. Spathiphyllum spp. Some say the plants in this genus are commonly called the peace lilies because the white spathe of their flowers looks like a flag of surrender. I think the combination of columnar central spadix and spathe looks like a candle flame flickering peacefully on a dark night....

Of course, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few things you should know, but this article will give you all the details (and then some!). After battling finicky allium, ramp, and delphinium seeds this year, I was thrilled when it was time to turn my eye to planting borage. Borage is one of those plants that makes me feel like I am a world champion green-thumb. Whether I start them from seed or grab a few starts at the local farm, they seem to thrive no matter how neglectful I am....