Grow your knowledge, grow your garden
Grow your knowledge, grow your garden
Viburnums are flowering plants in the elderberry family. The viburnum beetle is a bug that attacks the viburnum species in particular, hence the name. A viburnum beetle’s favorite pass time activity is to chew holes through the shrub’s leaves. Natural…
Morning glories are color-changing flowers that bloom blue in the morning and turn purple by the evening. Unfortunately, these flowers are not welcome guests. They tend to overtake host plants quickly with their vigorous vines. In the interest of your…
![Beautiful skimmia plant with green leaves and red berries, What To Plant With Skimmia? [5 Best Companion Plants]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Beautiful-skimmia-plant-with-green-leaves-and-red-berries-768x512.jpg)
Skimmia are gorgeous shrubs that are long-lasting and easy to care for, but they like company just like the rest of us. What can you plant with these beauties? Companion plants can be tricky to navigate, so we’ve done all…
When people picture a tree, they typically imagine a tall plant with a brown bark trunk and luscious green leaves. These are deciduous trees. Conifers, on the other hand, don’t look like the hypothetically imagined tree. They don’t appear to…
Most people know that mistletoe is poisonous when ingested, but the American plant (Phoradendron serotinum) is actually much less toxic than its European counterpart (Viscum album). Unfortunately, that does not mean it is entirely safe to burn. There is little…
Zone 6 covers a good portion of the eastern United States. Planting crops that fit your zone is important to ensure the plant’s maximum survival rate. Not only do these plants have to thrive in climate zone 6, but we’re…
Bonsai is a Japanese art involving miniature potted trees that has become very popular. Common bonsai trees can be very easy to find, but you may wonder how much one will cost to add to your home decor. We have…
Navigating through botanical challenges is complicated enough on your own. That’s why we compiled a list of stunning azalea flowers that grow well in zone 5. There is a variety of colorful azaleas of all sizes and scents. These are…
Feng shui is an ancient practice that people incorporate into their homes to lead a balanced lifestyle. Pothos plants symbolize prosperity and good luck. Naturally, placing pothos in your home seems like a perfect idea! The only question is, where…
Blackberries have taken off as a popular snack worldwide. It would be hard to imagine life without blackberry pie, jam, tea, and so on. This has sparked the question—can you grow a blackberry bush from a blackberry? We did the…
Choosing the right companion plant for a tree can be difficult. They have to be able to survive in partial to full shade, thanks to the cherry tree foliage. The list of plants we have compiled consists of flowers, herbs,…
The Mediterranean countries of Israel, Syria, Bosnia, Morocco, Greece, etc., have such beautiful biodiversity. There are amazing shrubs that originated in those countries that we recommend planting in every garden. Choosing which one best suits your needs might be a…
![Pennsylvania Sedge photographed up close, What To Plant Under Maple Trees [Inc. Japanese Maple]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Pennsylvania-Sedge-photographed-up-close-768x512.jpg)
Maple trees have a dense canopy, so gardening around them is difficult. Also, these trees have shallow roots that seek nutrients, leading to competition among other plants. We did the research to find out what kinds of plants are best…
So, an army of caterpillars has devoured your tomato plant. Struck with horror, you are determined to protect your beloved garden. It feels like the only revenge you could get is by killing those caterpillars. Fortunately, there are ways to…