How to Grow and Care for Fruiting Quince
Cydonia oblonga In the past, a quince tree or two used to appear in pretty much every home orchard, but...
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How to Grow and Care for Saucer Magnolia Trees
Magnolia x soulangeana The most popular deciduous magnolia, Magnolia x soulangeana, produces heaps and heaps of large purple, pastel pink,...
How to Grow Bamboo in Containers
Bamboo is appreciated for its tall stands of slender culms with lush, airy foliage, and growing it in containers is...
How to Grow and Care for ‘Bosc’ Pears
Pyrus communis ‘Bosc’ If you picture a classic still life painting featuring fruit like pears and grapes, I’ll bet there’s...
Reasons and Fixes for Hollow Zucchini
I love hollow zucchini. I slice them in half, scoop out the center, and stuff them with cheese and herbs....
How to Identify and Manage Fuchsia Gall Mites
Who knew a microscopic pest could do so much damage? I guess anyone who has ever had a serious case...
How to Grow Plum Trees from Pits
Have you ever bitten into a ripe, juicy plum, pulled out the pit, and thought to yourself: “could I plant...
How to Grow and Care for Southern Magnolia Trees
Magnolia grandiflora Some trees are grand and others have striking floral displays, but only a handful, like the southern magnolia,...
When and How to Prune Weeping Cherry Trees
There’s a lot to love about spring. The daffodils and tulips pushing up out of the ground and opening their...
How to Identify and Manage Powdery Mildew in Dahlias
When it comes to fungal diseases in dahlias, there are some really nasty ones to contend with. Botrytis mold and...
