Crepe Myrtles are stunning, and if you travel or live in the southern United States, you’re likely to come across them often. Crepe Myrtles have a reputation for being easy to maintain, which is one of the reasons you’ll see them planted, inside and out, so often. However, leaves on Crepe Myrtles tend to turn …
My “Lily of the Nile” (agapanthus plant) is my pride and joy, and I ensure it has the best care. I have grown these plants for over 3 years now, and they bring so much color to my garden. So you can imagine my surprise when I pointed out my “Aggie” (agapanthus) to my friend …
I like keeping rosemary and other herbs on my kitchen window sill. It’s so easy to grab a few twigs when I need to add some aromatics to my dish. To my surprise one evening, I discovered that my rosemary had white spots on the leaves. I’m sure you wouldn’t be happy with this discovery …
Versatile, undemanding, and popular for its evergreen nature, ligustrum (also known as privets) is often used as hedges, shrub borders, patio trees, and foundation plants. It’s a hardy plant to grow in zones 5 to 8 and reach a height of 10 to 15 feet. In spite of the ease of growing and adaptability, these plants are …
I love my crepe myrtle trees with their moderately dense, dark green oval leaves, and showy pink flowers. I feel like these medium-sized trees bring pure joy to my backyard. Since I always try to ensure I follow the best care practices when planting, watering, and fertilizing my crepe myrtles, I was very shocked to …
A few days ago, I headed out into my garden to pick the main ingredient (my cucumbers) and found that my poor cucumber leaves were turning brown. I was sure I had done everything to keep my plants in tip-top shape. But it turned out I didn’t. Based on my experience with plants there are …