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In our guide to growing viburnum, we cover how to cultivate these plants in your landscape. Viburnum is a genus of over 150 species of deciduous and evergreen perennials that feature showy flowers and attractive foliage, many of which are native to North America. Most species are woody shrubs, though some have a spreading growth habit, and others can be pruned into a tree-like form. These versatile, low-maintenance plants are easy to grow and – depending on the species and growing zone – will thrive in shady locations or full sun....

The major reasons that this pest is so invasive are its enormous host range on plants, and its lack of natural enemies in the US. Lycorma delicatula If you live in the Mid-Atlantic, you have almost surely heard of the dreaded spotted lanternfly (SLF), known scientifically as Lycorma delicatula. This invasive planthopper originated from China, where it was observed and appeared in records dating as far back as the twelfth century....

But my top favorite reason for loving fall? The beautiful way that the trees change color. As a dude from the Midwest with a ton of deciduous trees around, I can proudly say that my eyeballs are well and truly spoiled when the leaves start to switch shades. Autumn is my favorite season… it’s not even close. And fall is an ideal time for a grab bag of reasons: Halloween, longer nights, the cool-without-being-freezing-weather, and so on....

Humans are inherently curious, and that’s what leads us to such wonderful discoveries. So you should never let any query remain unanswered even if it sounds absurd! One such question is whether plants can hear music or any sound for that matter or not? Let’s find out Do Plants Like Music or not! Have a look at the sensory houseplants for a stimulating indoor garden here Can Plants Hear Sounds? Botanically speaking, plants can’t hear sounds, as there isn’t a sensory receptor anywhere in them to receive sound....

In this article, we offer five tips to help you create a garden that the young people at your house can call their own. Adults enjoy gardening for the outdoor time, exercise, inspiration, relaxation, healthy homegrown food, fragrant blooms, a sense of well-being and accomplishment, and probably many other delightful reasons. Guess what? Children can enjoy the same benefits when you design a growing space that’s suited to their abilities and interests....

In our homes, indoor gardeners give it our best effort, and potted orchids hopefully receive consistent temperatures, food, water, and light. Pretty much all of us have bought or received a potted orchid at some point, only to abandon it when the blooms have faded. Or at least we know someone who has. When we grow them as houseplants, orchids generally bloom for a few weeks or months and then they drop the flowers and they won’t bloom again....

Members of the Pinguicula genus, butterworts attract insects to their greasy and sticky foliage, only for the poor bugs to end up trapped on the leaf surfaces and then digested. Pinguicula spp. Ever purchased a roll of flypaper and wished it came with a flower? No, just me? For a botanical bug trap that flaunts both ornamental beauty and carnivorous savagery, behold the butterwort. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Here’s a Quick Checklist to Revive The Dying Houseplants that will save you from many hassles in the long run to save your green friends! Here are the top mistakes to avoid during re-potting houseplants Quick Checklist to Revive Your Dying Houseplants If your houseplants are not doing well or dying, you can perk them up again by following this checklist: 1. Turn the Soil and Refresh the Old Potting Media Over time, the plant may get crowded with the binding of the growing medium and soil....

Read on to learn about a unique type called the lacecap, and then consult our hydrangea growing guide for in-depth cultivation instructions. If I were to ask you to describe a hydrangea, you might say that it’s a bush with blue, pink, or white flowers that grow in a ball shape, and you’d be absolutely right. But that’s not the end of the story. There are nearly 80 different species of hydrangea....

In this article, we’ll take a look at how this essential nutrient functions in our bodies, why it’s important to our health, and how to boost our daily intake. Has anyone ever told you to go outside to get your vitamin D? This nutrient is sometimes referred to as the sunshine vitamin, because we can actually obtain it from sunlight. Aside from sourcing this essential nutrient via sun exposure, it can be found in several food sources, including a plant-based source you can grow at home....

When it comes to growing houseplants, light plays a major role to ensure they stay healthy and thriving. Here are some of the Best Light Hacks for Indoor Plant Growers to keep their green buddies happy! Here are the best plants that grow without sunlight Light Hacks For Indoor Plant Growers 1. A Well Lit Window is a Savior Always keep your indoor garden near a window that gets a good amount of bright sunlight....

Two years ago when I moved into my little red house in Alaska, I planted three apple trees. For those first two summers, they bloomed and produced fruit – even after heavy pruning following a moose attack. Maybe it’s because I always struggled with math in school, but anytime I see numbers and measurements, I balk. Unfortunately for my plants, this includes the measurement and feeding instructions on the back of a fertilizer package....

I like to imagine that some gardeners centuries back noticed how hot a manure pile can get, and they had a lightbulb moment – or maybe an oil lamp moment? Tunnels and cold frames can only get you so far. If you really want to extend your growing season and increase the number of different types of crops you can grow, it’s time to level up with a hotbed. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

These majestic drought-tolerant yuccas can’t be grown in just any garden! They require the perfect setting to thrive. Expansive growing spaces where summer is hot and winter is cold best suit their cultivation needs. Yucca brevifolia The captivating Yucca brevifolia, commonly known as the Joshua tree, is a member of the agave (Agavaceae) family. With the Mojave, Great Basin, and western Sonoran Deserts composing its native growing range, this slow-growing evergreen monocot is an iconic desert dweller....

But does anyone even have a root cellar anymore? I admit it: I haven’t always loved beets (Beta vulgaris). But that all changed the day I tried home-pickled beets in a sandwich for the first time, and was shocked by how much more flavorful they were than the ones that come in a can. Home-pickled beets taste fantastic in all sorts of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, and the recipe I use is this one, from our sister site Foodal....

When I finally remembered to look at it again, the bloom was a crispy brown and the leaves were dry. Clearly, I had no idea what I was doing. But I’ve learned a lot about propagating plants like this one since the age of 10, and I’m here to help you find success in your own garden! Buddleia spp. “It’s called butterfly bush,” a coworker at my parents’ flower shop told me, “and it really does attract butterflies!...

And whether they’re left in the ground or lifted and stored, winterizing these pretty plants is simple and straightforward – some can even survive as houseplants, adding foliage and blooms to your interior decor! Calla lilies are gorgeous, trumpet-like flowers on stately stems that add richly colored elegance to beds, borders, containers, and water gardens as well. But these frost-tender herbaceous perennials are hardy only in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11....

Often referred to as the honey mushroom, shoestring fungus, or honey fungus, the Armillaria genus consists of a number of different species that can be devastating to an orchard. Armillaria spp. The fungus Armillaria is truly a menace to apples and a number of other fruit trees, ornamentals, crops, and shrubs. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Cutting back an overgrown or sickly zucchini plant takes about as long as those seven notes, and costs even less than “two bits,” which is 25 cents. Pruning zucchini puts me in mind of the catchy seven beats that tap out “Shave and a haircut…” and then the response, “Two bits!” The knocking pattern for gags originated in vaudeville, but younger folks may know it from Bugs Bunny cartoons or the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?...

However, unlike these childhood favorites of mine, its double lips do not flex open and closed when pinched, like the mouth of a friendly dragon. Instead, they remain fixed, more like the blossom of a penstemon. Angelonia angustifolia Summer snapdragon, Angelonia angustifolia, is a member of the Plantaginaceae family, a very large group that includes plantain, penstemon, and foxglove. It is cultivated as a tender perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, and as an annual in other zones....