Babys breath is a staple in flower bouquets, but it makes an excellent addition to your garden, too. Sprays of tiny, delicate white or pink flowers add softness to ornamental plantings and make a lovely addition to floral arrangements. Many cultivars are available, including low-growing, creeping types that make for colorful ground cover. Heres what … Read more
The Baobab is undoubtedly one of the best-known tropical trees. Perhaps even the most famous. With its proud bottle tree silhouette overlooking the savannah, it is a symbol of sub-Saharan Africa and part of our common imagination. Exceptionally long-lived, drought-resistant and full of medicinal virtues, it is at the heart of many African cultures. We … Read more
Become a better gardener! Discover our new Almanac Garden Planner features for 2024. It’s easy, fun, and free to try! Subhead Earwigs can be a real nuisance for gardeners when they start infesting trees like the bald cypress. With their creepy pinchers and tendency to munch on leaves and flowers, it’s no wonder we want … Read more
When planting Barbara Karst bougainvillea plants in your garden or landscape, one of the most common questions is how far apart to space them. Proper spacing is important to allow enough room for the plants to reach their mature size without overcrowding. In this article, we’ll look at the key factors to consider when deciding … Read more
Barbara Karst bougainvillea are known for their vibrant pinkish-purple blooms that add stunning pops of color to any garden. However, in order to keep your Barbara Karst thriving and flowering abundantly, choosing the right type of soil is crucial. The soil needs to provide the perfect balance of drainage and moisture retention to create an … Read more
With its vibrant pinkish-red bracts and lush green leaves, Barbara Karst bougainvillea brings spectacular color to gardens and landscapes. However, to keep your plant looking its best, proper pruning is essential. Pruning encourages abundant blooming, maintains a neat shape, and improves the overall health of Barbara Karst bougainvillea. Follow these tips to prune your plant … Read more
Summer often brings a plethora of fun outdoor activities and events, but it also brings the warmth and moisture that Bagworms can thrive in. This creates the need for Bagworm Control for many homeowners who struggle in knowing how to get rid of bagworms. Along with the emerald ash borer, bagworms are some of the … Read more
Baobabs – like many other plants – propagate from a seed that is tiny for their size. This is the usual way and easy for plant lovers to germinate their own little baobab tree. But there is at least one other way to get two or even more additional baobabs from one baobab. With a … Read more
Developing babies need oxygen beginning early in pregnancy. Babies don’t truly breathe in the womb. Instead, the umbilical cord provides the baby with oxygen until the first breath after birth. Lung development begins early in pregnancy, but is not complete until the third trimester. Between 24–36 weeks of pregnancy, the lungs begin developing alveoli – … Read more
Bald cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) are stunning conifers that are mostly native to wetlands in the southeastern United States. With their feathery green foliage and attractive pyramidal shape when young, it’s no wonder many gardeners desire to grow them on their properties. Typically, bald cypress trees reach 50-70 feet tall at maturity, which makes them … Read more