Helleborus foetidus, the Stinking Hellebore or Bear's Foot, is a bushy evergreen perennial plant. It's common name comes from the unusual musky scent the leaves make when crushed. This Helleborus plant is native to parts of western Europe, and suitable for growing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9. It is rated as being extremely …
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Viola tricolor is popularly known as the Johnny Jump Up by gardeners, and as the Wild Pansy or Heartsease by botanists. This charming, short-lived perennial belongs to the Viola plant genus. They are highly valued for their charming tri-colored flowers, and adaptability in the garden. A native of Europe and parts of Asia, this charming …
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Soaking seeds before planting can help to speed up the germination process. The soaking approach promotes softening of the seed coat, and thus allows moisture to penetrate more easily. The most common way of soaking seeds is to submerge them in room temperature water for several hours (or overnight). Soaking can also be done in …
Euonymus japonicus is more commonly referred to as the Japanese Euonymus, Japanese Spindle Tree, or Evergreen Spindle. Gardeners cherish this plant for both its adaptability and its visual appeal. This evergreen shrub (sometimes grown as a small tree) is great for adding year-round interest to the garden, and is easy to care for. Plants mostly …
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When cultivating cauliflowers it is important to know about the many common diseases that can negatively impact your harvest. Pests and diseases such as Clubroot, Downy Mildew, Black Rot, and Alternaria Leaf Spot can be a challenge even in the best maintained gardens. Gardeners should be particularly vigilant when growing cauliflowers in cool and damp …
