But there are also many wonderful varieties with excellent cold hardiness that can survive and thrive in nippy, USDA Zone 5 winters – and even some that are reliable in Zone 4. Are you a lavender lover but you’re not sure if these heat-seeking, Mediterranean natives can handle your cooler climate? Many types of these beautiful, aromatic herbs are frost tender and can only grow as annuals in regions with cold winters, like the French (Lavandula dentata) and Spanish (L....

And with almost 100 species and hundreds of hybrids, these bountiful bulbs can be enjoyed from the middle of spring right through to late summer – providing you know which ones to select! Renowned for their large, dazzling flowers and strong, sweet scent, lilies are equal parts elegance and flamboyance – and make a delightful addition to any garden. Equally at home in containers, cottage, cutting and perennial gardens, many species also make a striking statement in naturalized meadows and woodland fringes....

In this guide, we’ll explain what the causes are and how to identify which one is impacting your Spathiphyllum. Peace lilies have undeniably beautiful foliage, but the blossom-like spathes are what make them stand out. There are so many houseplants out there that have interesting leaves, but there are precious few that blossom. So it’s totally understandable that you want to make sure that your alluring houseplant flowers. There are many reasons a peace lily will fail to bloom, which can make it a challenge to fix....

Sometimes you just want to be rewarded with a big old harvest without practically having to set up camp next to your garden so that you can be on constant watch. Cryptotaenia japonica I’m not against nurturing a difficult plant if it has something really special to offer. Heck, I even tried growing the next-to-impossible-to-cultivate wasabi last year because I love fresh wasabi so darn much (let’s just say I have some work to do figuring that one out)....

Fungicides to control downy mildew on turnips are available, but you should take preventative measures first, to keep the fungus from becoming established on your crops. Peronspora parastica Downy mildew is a serious disease that may afflict turnips, especially under cool fall conditions. The fungal-like pathogen can destroy young seedlings and cause serious infections on the greens. Severe infections may even cause turnips to develop cracks. The turnip leaves may have low-level infections that are barely detectable....

Whatever the reason, peonies can be propagated in a few ways, saving you a bucket load of cash and allowing you to reproduce a plant that you particularly love. If you’ve ever eyeballed your neighbor’s perfect peony bush and wished for one of your own, you’re in luck. Provided you have a generous neighbor, you can take a small division from their plant and have your own to show off in no time....

We will discuss these common causes, and what to do if your pumpkin plants are wilting. One of the bright spots of the fall season – aside from Halloween! – is the pumpkin patches, filled with their beautiful bounty. But while you may be imagining lush patches filled with bright orange fruits in the prime of health, it takes some work to get them there. And pumpkins can have their fair share of problems....

Despite a lot of searching on dahlia websites and trawling through dozens of entries in the American Dahlia Society’s Online Classification Guide, I still have no idea which variety gave me such delight for so many years. Every summer for the last 15 years, friends and family visiting my home have walked through a mass display of dahlias on their way to the front door. And luckily for us gardeners, dividing them to propagate more is incredibly easy....

Classified as invasive in many regions, H. matronalis is especially vigorous in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the US. Hesperis matronalis Dame’s rocket, Hesperis matronalis, is a fragrant, edible member of the Brassicaceae family of plants, which includes arugula, broccoli, and mustard. Native to Europe and Asia, it was originally brought to the United States as an ornamental plant. As with many introduced varieties, its seed spread beyond garden borders and naturalized in surrounding woodlands and meadows....

As soon as you see the damage, you’ll need to spray your tree with a fungicide and then repeat the treatment 10 days later. Botryosphaeria ribis You think you’ve got it made with your pecan trees, Carya illinoensis, and have visions of pies (at the least) or even some sales at the farmers market when all of a sudden – the husks start turning black. There are several things that can cause this, and one of the most serious is stem end blight....

That’s when you start asking yourself: how the heck do I make this happen without killing the poor thing? You put a plant in what you thought was the perfect place, but over the years that location turns out to be less than ideal. Who among gardeners hasn’t been there before? Maybe you didn’t realize how big the bush would grow to be, or perhaps it’s in an awkward spot that prevents you from making your garden look exactly the way you want it to....

In fact, it often does a better job of preserving flavor than drying does. The bright taste of fresh herbs is a pleasure that both cooks and gardeners alike enjoy. There’s nothing quite like their heady fragrance and zesty flavor to add flair to a recipe! Sadly, at summer’s end, much of our fresh but frost-tender seasonings go dormant. But those fantastic flavors don’t have to disappear from our plates until next year....

Crowded plants can never reach their full potential, and let’s be honest: crowding defeats the purpose of growing ornamentals. Without enough space, plants look shabby and detract from the overall appearance of your garden. Of all those garden chores we do, dividing plants might be one of my favorites. Not only does it make my hostas happier and healthier, but I get a bunch of new plants to fill up empty spots in my garden… for free!...

When it comes to versatility, rhododendrons have it made. There’s just one catch. They need acidic soil. However adaptable they might be, that’s one thing they won’t compromise on. Rhododendron spp. There’s a reason why rhododendrons are so popular. The riot of color that a well-placed plant can produce is replicated by few other shrubs out there. But beyond that, they come in a massive range of sizes, leaf shapes, and growth habits as well....

Thanks to their drought tolerance, these plants make the perfect addition to low-maintenance gardens designed to support water conservation. Yucca spp. During summer in East Los Angeles, California, you’ll see yucca blooming in people’s gardens and various pockets of the landscape. It’s refreshing to see their blooms when other flowers have faded in the hot weather. 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 what’s to come in this article: Apparently, “sweet root vegetable” just didn’t have the same ring to it as “sweet potato,” so we’re stuck with a misnamed – albeit delicious – vegetable. For the sweet potato is not related to regular potatoes. Not in any way, shape, or form. Not even third cousins twice removed. No matter. A vegetable by any other name would taste as sweet, and whatever its name, Ipomea batata is tasty, easy to grow, and easy to harvest, once you understand the particulars....

I’ll take you through the process of harvesting this leafy goodness, from the garden to the kitchen. Beet greens, the leaves that grow from beet roots, are tasty and nutritious. Sure, you can compost them, but why do that when you could eat this often wasted leafy vegetable that’s packed with vitamin A and calcium? Using them in the kitchen is a great way to reduce food waste, and it’s just as easy as cooking with Swiss chard....

I liked it so much, I bought a second one, and had it for nine seasons before I wore it out, too. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I’ve Tested Many Tillers, and I Always Come Back to My Mantis This spring I had to replace my favorite garden implement, my Mantis 2-Cycle tiller....

Check out some amazing DIY Air Plant Holders that you can make easily at home without spending too much money. There are enough for everyone’s liking! Awesome DIY Air Plant Holders 1. DIY Air Plant Stand Display air plants with a modern touch using a wooden block and floral wire. This DIY doesn’t ask for much efforts, just drill in the block and place the floral wire in the hole! Check out more DIY ideas to display air plants here....

If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12, it makes a lush and colorful shrub that may soar to 10 feet tall. Croton, Codiaeum variegatum, a native of Australia and Southeast Asia, may be cultivated as a garden specimen or as a houseplant. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As an indoor plant, it is a substantial and eye-catching addition to home decor with a height of up to three feet....