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Author: Mary Jane Duford
101+ plant puns
Aloe there! Welcome to my page of plant puns. Here are my favorite gardening wordplay jokes and other plant-based pun-iness. Gardening puns Houseplant puns Herb garden puns Plant puns that start with a question Fruit & vegetable puns Succulent puns Cactus puns And because plant puns are way more fun when you actually say them…
Incrediball hydrangea
Incrediball hydrangea is an attractive, fast-growing, low-maintenance cultivar of native smooth hydrangea. This cold-hardy deciduous shrub has enormous white flowers that grow on strong stems. Incrediball has a long blooming season, attractive green foliage in the garden, and flowers that can be displayed in bouquets or dried for fall decor. Incrediball hydrangea is an improved…
Little Lime hydrangea care
Little Lime packs a lot of flower power into a small space! Fortunately, these hardy hydrangeas are among the easiest to care for. Here’s how to care for Little Lime hydrangeas in the garden. Here are the key steps to Little Lime hydrangea care: How to care for little lime hydrangea Caring for Little Lime…
Organic lawn fertilizer
Finding the right organic lawn fertilizer is key to growing a lush, green lawn of turf grass. Here’s all about what goes into the best organic lawn fertilizers and how to use these lawn food products effectively. Here’s how to get the most out of organic lawn fertilizer for your turf grass: Read on to…
How to winterize perennials
Fall is here! It’s time to start putting the garden to bed before the frosty winter season begins. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years about how to winterize perennials. There are five steps to winterize perennials: Read on to learn more about how to winterize perennials. The basics of winterizing perennials Winterizing perennials is…
Water-soluble organic fertilizer
Water-soluble fertilizers infuse garden soil with nutrients quickly and effectively. The best of these products are also safe for organic gardening, fulfilling all your plant’s nutrient needs without harming the broader environment. Here are three great water-soluble organic fertilizers to try in your garden: Each fertilizer has its own ideal customer and garden application. Read…
How much does it cost to plant a tree?
It’s the season to plant trees! As a new homeowner, I’ve learned the hard way that some trees cost way more to plant than others. Trees have a wide range of pricing options. So, how much does tree planting cost? It generally costs between $50 and $100 to purchase and plant a young tree under…
What to do with too many pears
Happy Fall Y’all! Today I have a special article from guest writer Heidi Koop-Jordan! Here’s her take on what to do with too many pears. Heidi has a giant pear tree and knows exactly what to do with them all! The leaves are turning colors, the air is feeling nippy, your favorite teas are finding…
How much does a full grown tree cost?
A fully grown tree generally costs between $100 and $500. Specialty trees can cost $500-$1000+ when mature. Additional charges for delivery and planting of the tree can add hundreds of dollars to the bill if those tasks are hired out. The overall price of a full-grown tree varies due to the size of the tree,…
Potting soil vs garden soil
Both potting soil and garden soil have their place in the garden. When choosing between potting soil vs garden soil, the main factor to consider is where the soil will be used. So when do you use potting soil vs. garden soil? Manufactured potting soil is used in potted container-grown plants, while naturally occurring garden…
Is basil a perennial plant?
Basil is typically grown as an annual plant in the garden. While some types are technically short-lived perennials in their warm native climates, most culinary types (including sweet basil) generally do not survive light frost and are too tender to come back from the roots after winter. Introduction to the basil plant life cycle Basil…
When to fertilize fruit trees
The best time to fertilize fruit trees is in the spring. Early spring, in particular, is a great time to apply a balanced organic fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing fruit trees in the late summer and early fall. Seasonal considerations for annual spring fruit tree feeding Feeding your fruit trees with fertilizer is key to springtime fruit…
