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Trees growing in their own native areas are not only important for local wildlife, but are also beneficial for those of us who grow them. Native trees in your region have adapted over time to their particular climate and region, which means they grow happily with your particular weather, precipitation level and soil, requiring no chemical support from you to survive and thrive. Of course, every good idea has a downside, and it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of planting native trees before you jump in....

Where do bigleaf maple trees grow? It’s a good question to ask before planting one of these trees in your garden. Read on for more information about bigleaf maple habitat as well as facts about the trees themselves. Where Do Bigleaf Maples Grow? Bigleaf maple trees are native to the Pacific Northwest/Olympic Peninsula and it’s in this type of climate they’re most frequently found. These spreading maples grow best in areas with cool to mild winters like USDA zones 5 through 9....

Can You Reuse Mulch? You should be able to reuse mulch for at least a couple of years in your garden beds. Very durable, non-organic mulches should last many years. For instance, with pea gravel, you might only need to refresh it every few years. Mulches made of wood break down and disperse more quickly, requiring more frequent refreshing or replacement. As long as your mulch pieces are still large enough and are not harboring diseases, you can reuse it in the spring....

What Causes Squash Deformities? There are two basic reasons for deformed fruit: viral infection and pollination issues. Plants that are infected by viruses often produce smaller than average, misshapen fruit. Since viral diseases cannot be controlled with pesticides, the only option is to remove and destroy the infected plants to prevent any further spread. If your squash is fruiting but the resulting fruit is deformed, the root cause often has to do with pollination....

Touted as hardy to zone 4, Endless Summer offers five cultivars, with a sixth available soon. In the landscape they perform as hedges, specimen plants, container plants, or in a shrub border. Endless Summer Hydrangea Care and Cultivars to Try Endless Summer hydrangeas are compact, typically 2 to 4 feet tall (61 cm to 1 m) and are hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. In warmer locations, give them at least three hours of morning sun and provide afternoon shade....

While picking and choosing which vegetables you want to grow is entirely up to you, you may want to start by learning which zone you’re in. If you already know your zone, then let’s jump into learning a bit more about the veggies you’re considering. Choose from some of the most commonly grown plants listed below to learn more. Simply click on any of the images below, or keep scrolling to pick up some advanced know how....

Why Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage? Wherever you grow plants, they need good drainage. The exceptions to this, of course, are plants that grow in marshes or water. Most plants need soil that drains well. Standing water around roots suffocates them by not allowing them access to oxygen. Soggy soil and standing water also put plants at risk for rot and disease. Raised bed garden drainage is already an improvement on a standard bed in the ground....

What is Baby Corn? We’ve all wondered about baby corn. If it is that diminutive and yet a perfect copy of a larger ear of corn, it stands to reason it came from a dwarf or miniature variety of corn. Or maybe not. How is baby corn made? Baby corn, as mentioned above, is simply immature sweet corn. It is generally imported from east Asia and comes processed in jars or cans....

This tends to happen after the rain, as the flower heads hold the water and their weak stems cannot take the extra weight. In addition, the plants’ rootballs need to be buried quite shallowly in the ground, meaning the flowers lack natural support for peonies. Proper peony care will help to promote stronger stems, so ensure your plant is positioned in a sunny spot in rich, loamy, and well-draining soil....

title: “I Turned My Flower Growing Hobby Into A Thriving Business” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-04” author: “Malcom North” Many gardeners fantasize about growing a cutting flower garden, and Dee made her dream a reality, turning her hobby into a successful business. Based in the coastal town of Norfolk, Virginia, Dee specializes in growing dahlias, but they are by no means the only crop on her ¾ of an acre of productive land....

Also called cushion pink, this perennial herb thrives in USDA hardiness zones 2-9 and is part of the Caryophyllaceae family. Moss campion Silene bears tiny, star-like flowers in late spring. Growing Moss Campion Moss campion cushion pink grows in gritty, fast-draining soil in full sun. It slowly spreads an evergreen carpet up to 1 inch high (1-3 cm) that is perfect for rock gardens, containers, or those hard-to-fill spots at concrete intersections....

Gardening Know How, the nation’s top brand for gardening information and resources, is searching for a Multimedia Producer to join our rapidly growing team. In collaboration with the editorial, sales, and marketing teams, the ideal candidate for this role will be tasked with: Producing multimedia content, including long and short form video, audio, image galleries, graphics, and more.Working with our project managers and our contributors to oversee schedules and ensure deliverables are met on-time....

Quinoa Growing Requirements One of the biggest issues facing commercial growers and home gardeners is meeting quinoa’s climate requirements. Originating in mountainous areas, quinoa requires cool temperatures and short daylight hours to reach its full potential. This can make it difficult to grow and harvest quinoa in many agricultural areas. Research shows that temperatures above 95 degrees F. (35 C.) cause quinoa plants to go dormant or the pollen to become sterile....

Best Native Plants for Winter Interest When it comes to native plants, winter interest is not likely a gardener’s first consideration. You’re likely choosing natives to support the local ecosystem and wildlife and to save on water and other costs. When selecting native plants for the garden, don’t forget to consider how they’ll add to the garden’s appeal in winter. Snow and cold temperatures don’t have to mean the garden is totally barren....

Height: Up to 12 feet (3.66m) Spread: Up to 5 feet (1.5m) Sun: Full to partial Soil: Well draining, any Hardiness zones: USDA 11-5, depending on type When to plant: Spring Tree collards are also known as tree kale, kale tree or tree cabbage. Whatever the name, the kale tree has all the flavor and nutrients of kale, collards and cabbage. While it tastes closer to a kale, there are definite cabbage notes and a hint of the pepperiness of collards....

You can find many dense hedges to create living walls and privacy screens, but they can be a little boring. Use flowering plants that can be grown densely to create an attractive and fragrant hedge. Opt for flowering shrubs or vines, but be sure whatever plants you choose are suited to your environment and purpose. Check your USDA hardiness zone and soil type are compatible. When choosing privacy plants, consider how fast you need them to grow....

About the Native Eastern Redbud Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small flowering tree native to most of the eastern U.S. and part of Mexico. It is one of two North American species of redbud, the other being western redbud. Eastern redbud grows to 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) tall and has a broad crown. Leaves are about four inches (10 cm) long and heart shaped. The flowers are usually pink but can also be lavender or white....

Perennial Flowering and Foliage Plants Whether you’re looking for Maryland native plants to add a bit of color to your cottage garden or you’re tired of fickle ornamentals in your upstate New York backyard, these native plants will add visual interest to any flowerbed: Alumroot (Heuchera americana)Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolius)Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)Blue Iris (Iris versicolor)Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis)Bugbane (Cimicifuga racemosa)Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)Cutleaf Coneflower (Redbeckia laciniata)Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cirstata)False Solomon’s Seal (Smilacina racemosa)Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus)Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)Green-and-Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum)Heartleaf Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia)Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans)Marsh Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)Meadow Bottle (Gentiana clausa)New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)New York American Aster (Symphyotrichum novi-beggii)New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida)Ox-eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)Red Columine (Aquilegia canadensis)Scarlet Bee Balm (Monardo didyma)Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)Slender Mountain Mint (Pycanthemum tenuifolium)Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)Spotted Cranebill (Geranium maculatam)Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius)Swamp Verbena (Verbena hastata)Sweet Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris)Trumpetweed (Eutrochium fistulosum)Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium michiganense)Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)White Woodland Aster (Eurybia divaricatus)Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia)Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)...

The Most Popular Trees for the West We collected information from up and down the Pacific and put together a list of some of the most popular trees bought, planted, and grown from Seattle to San Diego, Los Angeles to Portland, Boise to the Bay Area, and just about every place in-between. Growing Trees Indoors When most of us think about trees, we probably first think about backyards, front lawns, maybe parks or forests, but what you probably don’t think about is indoor trees....

epicotyl The part of the stem on a seedling that falls between the cotyledon leaves and the first set of true leaves. epigeal Plants whose first leaves (cotyledons) first appear above the soil line during the seed germination process. epiphyte A plant that grows by attaching itself to something, typically another plant, and receives its nourishment from the air and water. Some varieties of orchids and air plants are epiphytes....