Category: Tips and Help

Are gladiolus annuals or perennials?  Let’s look at growing this flower as an annual or perennial, including the zones it does well. There are only a few flowers that can …

This article will look at how to care for impatiens to get maximum results from these beautiful blooms. Impatiens, also known as ‘touch me not’, thrive in shady areas and …

Does vinegar repel mosquitoes, or is it just heresy or old wives’ tales being peddled to gardeners who need to eliminate these insects? Mosquitoes hate the smell of vinegar, and …

Do you know when to prune basil for the first time?  With proper pruning techniques, this plant can give enough leaves for a long time. When the word basil is …

Peaches or Prunus persica are the longest cultivated fruits but do you know when to plant a peach tree? This tree originates from China and has been cultivated for at …

Rhododendron comes from two Greek words—”rhodon,” meaning rose, and “dendron,” meaning tree; but what does a rhododendron look like? Despite the name deriving from Greek, rhododendrons grow all over America …

What does a harvest moon mean, and what information does it bring about seasons changing? Let’s delve into this fun topic and learn a few things about it. Did you …

So you got yourself some beautiful pansies flowers?  One question that bothers gardeners is how often to water pansies; let’s look at it here. Growing pansies is not for the …

How long does it take to grow kale is a question we will answer to enlighten many gardeners on this topic. Kale is a cool-weather crop packed with iron, fiber, …

Whether you call it brinjal, aubergine, or eggplant, this plant is interesting to grow and yummy to eat, but how long do eggplant plants live? Eggplant is one of the …