This full-color booklet presents, in word and picture, the story of how an alfalfa plant develops from the moment the seed swells and the radicle bursts forth to anchor in the soil, till the plant flowers-and it simultaneously describes how to make alfalfa thrive by careful management techniques. Understanding the details of how alfalfa plants … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Rejuvenating a cypress tree necessarily means trimming, but you have to be careful how you wield those clippers. Cutting back cypress trees too drastically results in dead wood and unattractive trees. Read on for more information on … Read more
The African milk plant (Euphorbia trigona) is a popular houseplant known for its unique tree-like shape and milky sap. While these succulents are relatively low maintenance, they can still fall victim to some common plant diseases that impact their health. As a grower, it’s important to learn how to identify and properly treat diseases to … Read more
They work very well in beds and borders, but if you are short on space, or have heavy soil not ideally suited to their growth, you might also wonder whether you can grow Alliums in pots. Alliums are unique flowering bulbs that add tons of visual interest to both gardens and containers. Their tall flower … Read more
Our native elderberry, American elder, Sambucus canadensis, is an attractive, relatively large shrub, whose flowers and berries can be made into an array of medicinal, food, and beverage products. Along with its relative, European Elder, Sambucus nigra, elderberry is enjoying a revival of sorts as a medicinal herb although its healing properties were noted by … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While usually an easy plant to grow in rock gardens and hot, dry areas, agave can be susceptible to bacterial and fungal rots if exposed to too much moisture and humidity. Cool, wet spring weather that rapidly … Read more
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a deciduous shrub found naturally in the southeastern United States. It grows between 3 and 6 feet tall and wide on average, though its been known to reach 9 feet tall. It has a moderate growth rate, gaining around 1 to 2 feet per year until it is mature, and it … Read more
Alfalfa growth and development is affected by many factors, including temperature, soil moisture, stand age and even cultivar. Alfalfa growth has been slow this spring due to cooler than normal weather. This is a reminder that using the calendar date to determine when to harvest the first crop of alfalfa may not be the best … Read more
2Forest Ecology, Department of Forest and Soil Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Science, Vienna, AustriaFind articles by The drivers underlying the development of deep root systems, whether genetic or environmental, are poorly understood but evidence has accumulated that deep rooting could be a more widespread and important trait among plants than commonly anticipated … Read more
Known for its vibrant foliage and long bloom times, the Abelia genus consists of about 30 species of both deciduous and evergreen shrubs. There has been much discussion about the Abelia genus itself, since modern DNA testing has proved that some previously recognized members of the genus were substantially different. Various horticultural experts recognize different … Read more