Grow your knowledge, grow your garden
Grow your knowledge, grow your garden
Figuring out what your tree needs for a successful yield each year can be tricky. For example, do you have a hazelnut tree in your garden but don’t know if you need another? Does this tree species self-pollinate, or does…
Social media and many local/state news networks have been gravitating towards a magical, family-owned garden in Palm Springs, California for years. Moorten Botanical Garden is a charming, hidden gem in the Mesa neighborhood of south Palm Springs, reminiscent of the…
Finding new ways to add plants to your garden is always fun. For example, do you want to try incorporating planters into your landscape but haven’t yet waterproofed them? Is there an easy way to do this? We’ve researched this…
Do you want to grow low-maintenance hanging plants but don’t know where to begin? Are you wondering which hanging plants require the least care and upkeep? We’ve researched these questions and have plenty of great options to share! If you’re…
Are you trying to create good feng shui in your space with plants but don’t know where to begin? Do you wonder which plants are optimal for energy flow and serenity, and where you need to put them? Luckily, we’ve…
Determining what type of plant your banana is can sometimes be confusing. For example, have you heard that a banana is a seed and wonder if this is true? Well, we’ve done extensive research on the topic and have the…
Finding the perfect pest/animal repellent for your plants isn’t always easy. For example, do you want to try Liquid Fence products but can’t decide between the liquid and granular formulas? Which form works best? Luckily, we’ve done plenty of research…
Figuring out whether you should plant a tree in your garden can be tricky. For example, are you interested in purple-leaf plum trees but don’t know if their pros outweigh their cons? Is this tree a good option for the…
Realizing your yard has an insect problem can be incredibly frustrating. For example, have you noticed damage on your plants and thought it might be thrips? Are the leaves on your plants discoloring, and you can’t figure out why? Where…
Improving the soil in your garden can be a challenge. For example, is your yard lacking nitrogen, and do you want to know how to improve it? Are there cover crops that can fix the nitrogen levels in the soil?…
Caring for the plants in your garden isn’t always easy. For example, do you have a peach tree you want to prune but don’t know what time of year to do this? When is the best season to prune a…
Figuring out how the plants in your garden grow isn’t always easy. For instance, do you want to plant a palm tree or already have one and are wondering about its root system? How deep are the roots of a…
Figuring out your trees’ capabilities isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you have a peach tree growing in your garden but don’t know if it will self-pollinate? Is it okay to plant a single peach tree…
In a forest in Japan, scientists have rediscovered an extremely rare species of parasitic “fairy lantern” plant that was presumed to be extinct. The mysterious plant, Thismia kobensis, belongs to a rarely seen fungus-sapping genus. These plants grow underground without…
Removing plants from your landscape can be tricky without the right strategy. For example, do you need to get rid of a ficus hedge but notice its roots are still in the soil? How do you remove ficus hedge roots…
![A gorgeous white and yellow limelight hydrangea, How To Keep Limelight Hydrangea Small [Pruning Tips Included]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-gorgeous-white-and-yellow-limelight-hydrangeaa-768x512.jpg)
Maintaining the plants in your landscape isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you have limelight hydrangea growing in your garden but want to keep it small? Is there a way to do this without harming the…
Growing peach trees in your yard is a great way to watch flowers and fruit grow. Do you wonder if summer is a good season for pruning your tree? How do you prune peach trees? We’ve researched these questions and…
Planting fruit trees in your garden is a great way to grow delicious food each year. However, what happens if you have a peach and apple tree together in a garden—will they cross-pollinate? Can a peach tree pollinate an apple…
Disneyland, the “Happiest Place on Earth,” is a wonderland of excitement and adventure. From the classic Disney characters to the thrilling rides, Disneyland has something for everyone. But did you know that you can also eat the plants in Tomorrowland?…
Figuring out the best type of plant for your garden can be tricky. For example, do you want to grow quince but can’t tell if it’s a tree or shrub? Is there any difference between the two, or does it…
Finding new plants to add to your landscape isn’t always easy. For example, do you want to grow a peach tree in your garden but have no idea how big it will become? Is this fruit tree species super big?…
Growing and caring for a fruit tree isn’t always easy. For example, if you have a peach tree in your garden and it’s beginning to produce peaches, are you supposed to remove them? Is it better to let each fruit…
Figuring out what plants you have growing in your garden can be tricky. For example, do you have a ficus hedge or tree you’re trying to classify but can’t tell which is what? Are there any notable differences between a…
The Kovic family’s natural pool has been making waves online, with mixed reactions from the public. Some people love its natural beauty and eco-friendliness, while others are concerned about its potential for spreading disease and its high maintenance requirements. Despite…
Finding new plants growing in your garden can sometimes be confusing. For example, did you recently start seeing crabgrass pop up and aren’t sure what to do about it? Since this species is a weed, does that mean it will…
Finding the best tree to add to your landscaping isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you want to plant a peach tree in your garden but don’t know if it has a tap root or invasive…
![Horizontal banner of Mesmerizing Purple fountain ornamental grasses waving in the hot summer afternoon sun, Chicago suburb, Zone 5, Winter Care For Fountain Grass [How-To Guide]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Horizontal-banner-of-Mesmerizing-Purple-fountain-ornamental-grasses-waving-in-the-hot-summer-afternoon-sun-Chicago-suburb-Zone-5-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out the best way to care for your plants can sometimes be confusing. For example, do you have fountain grass that you need to prepare for winter? Are there specific steps you need to take to ensure your grass…
Gardening is a beloved hobby for many people around the world. But sometimes, nature can be too dangerous for humans, even creating deadly side effects for anyone who gets too close. Some plants, including the castor bean, should never be…
![Dog with Electric shock collar on outdoor, Why Is My Invisible Fence Clicking [Is This Normal]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dog-with-Electric-shock-collar-on-outdoor.-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out what’s wrong with your yard’s fencing can be frustrating. For example, have you noticed that your invisible fence is making a clicking sound and don’t know what to do about it? What causes an invisible fence to become…
Finding new ways to expand your garden isn’t always easy. You may want to grow jicamas using a tuber but don’t know whether it’s possible. What is the best way to produce a new plant with this species? Luckily, we’ve…
Choosing the perfect plant for your landscape isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you want to find a self-pollinating tree species for your garden, and the quince tree comes to mind? Are these beautiful fruit trees…
Do you want to add a plum tree to your yard and wonder how big the tree might get? Are plum trees massive, and do they need a lot of room? How easy are these trees to grow? We’ve researched…
If you’re looking for a way to take your expression of love for any occasion to the next level, look no further than the high-end flower brand Venus et Fleur. Celebrities LOVE these flowers. Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Alicia Keys,…
Have you ever wanted to become best friends with an owl? What about becoming besties with an entire family of precious owls? This lucky man, Jos Baart, from the Netherlands started with one Eurasian eagle owl coming to his window,…
Is your garden boring and empty? Do you have ZERO visitors stopping by, and do you want that to change? Are YOU the problem, or is it your plants? If this were us, we’d blame our personalities for the lack…
Have you ever wanted to experience Alice in Wonderland in real life? Well, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland may be your next stop. Besides offering over 30 acres of greenery, sculptures, and trippy hills, this Scottish garden is…
When I think of bee honey, the last idea that pops into my head is getting high. However, if I (or you) were to enjoy a taste of Himalayan bee honey: things would get pretty weird. A somewhat known fact…
Today we’re here to discuss one of the most putrid-smelling, unusual plants in the world…the corpse flower. Did you guess it?! Not only is this jungle species unusual physically, but it also has an incredibly random blooming period. Before we…
Since you’re here, we’re going to assume you love honey bees as much as we do. From tiny to massive honey bees flying through the skies, it can’t hurt to at least know the biggest species on EARTH. Yes, that’s…
Have you ever been in the grocery store and seen a massive cucumber and giggled? Us too. Oddly enough, there are mega veggies that have defied the laws of gravity, and this isn’t as rare as you’d think. Meggies (mega…
Figuring out the right care schedule for your plants isn’t always easy. For example, do you have something growing in a hanging basket and aren’t sure if you need to prune it or not? What is the right way to…
Figuring out the best type of grass for your lawn isn’t always easy. For example, do you have high traffic in your garden and do not know if you can grow grass? Is tall fescue a grass variety that can…
![Perfectly striped freshly mowed garden lawn in summer, Should You Overseed New Sod? [And When To Do This]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Perfectly-striped-freshly-mowed-garden-lawn-in-summer-768x512.jpg)
Caring for your lawn can take time and plenty of effort. Suppose you have new sod you recently laid down, and you’re wondering if you need to overseed. Will spreading new seeds on your fresh sod make a positive difference?…
Keeping the trees in your garden a specific size can sometimes be tricky. For example, do you have a spruce tree growing that you want to stop from getting taller but don’t know what to do? What is the best…
Walking around your property only to notice plants growing wild can sometimes catch us by surprise. For example, did you recently see greenery sprouting from cracks in the sidewalk or your driveway and didn’t know this was possible? How do…
Finding new places to keep and grow your plants can sometimes be tricky. For example, does your office, home, or other property have drop ceilings, and you’re not sure if you can hang plants from them? Is it unsafe to…
Deciding to move one of the plants in your garden isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, what if you need to move your spruce tree but don’t know if it’s too big to transplant? Is it safe…
Getting your garden’s soil in order can sometimes take an adjustment. For example, is the ground in your yard too sandy, and do you want to make it higher quality? Is it possible to amend sandy Floridian soil and make…
Removing a tree from your garden can sometimes be easier said than done. For example, do you have an elm tree you recently pulled out of the ground or cut down but still notice its roots are left behind? What…
Choosing the right grass under your trees is sometimes more challenging than you think. For example, do you have an oak tree needing new grass under it but don’t know where to begin? What grasses don’t mind mostly shade and…
Finding the best way to keep your lawn green and lush can sometimes take getting creative. For example, are you considering using clover for high-traffic areas of your grass and property but don’t know if they can handle it? Are…
Figuring out the best way to remove a plant from your garden can be challenging. For example, do you have a cluster of brambles you need to get rid of but don’t want to dig? Since this shrub species can…
Figuring out the best way to care for your plants during winter can be confusing. For example, do you have a lamb’s ear growing and don’t want it to die in the cold? What is the best way to overwinter…
![Gardener preparing soil for planting crop, Can You Rototill Wet Soil? [When Is The Best Time To Till?]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gardener-cultivate-ground-soil-1-768x512.jpg)
Getting your garden in order can sometimes take breaking a sweat. However, knowing the right time to do maintenance for your soil is something you need to consider. For example, do you want to use a rototiller to break up…
Growing flowers in your home and garden can sometimes take a lot of extra effort. Suppose you have paperwhites in your landscape and aren’t sure whether or not they should be deadheaded. Is it a good idea to remove the…
Finding new plants for your garden can take doing additional research. For example, do you want to try growing black-eyed Susan vines in your landscape but are looking for a perennial? Is this beautiful flowering vine an annual plant, or…
![Various home plants in pots on the windows, What Is The Best Compost For Begonia Corms? [Ingredients Explored]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Various-home-plants-begonia-fern-violet-in-pots-on-the-windows-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out the best way to promote new growth in your garden isn’t always easy. For example, do you have begonia corms you want to see sprout into their own plants but have no idea what compost they respond best…
Using the trees in your landscape for more than aesthetics is a great way to enjoy them. For example, do you want to cut branches for firewood from your conifer tree and have no idea how long to season it?…
Figuring out a good time to take care of your much-needed garden maintenance can sometimes be confusing. For example, do you need to aerate around your lawn but the weather calls for rain? If you aerate the soil during rainfall,…
Choosing the right location and conditions for a new plant can be confusing. For example, do you want to grow a hydrangea in your garden but have no idea about its soil needs? Does this species generally prefer the soggy…
Getting your lawn care done each year or two can feel impossible without the right equipment. For example, is it time to aerate, but you aren’t sure how deep your tool will go? Is it better to create super deep…
Deciding what type of maintenance you need for your trees can sometimes feel confusing. For example, do you have a spruce tree in your yard and want to know if you should remove the cones? What benefits are there to…
Getting your landscape under control can sometimes be easier said than done. Do you have overgrown monkey grass you’re struggling to keep at bay but don’t know what tool you can use for this? What is the best equipment you…
![Rows of spruce, firs on tree nursery farm. Little coniferous fir-tree seedlings for sale. Decorative plants farm. - Do Spruce Trees Have Deep Roots? [& How Close Can One Be To Your Home?]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rows-of-spruce-firs-on-tree-nursery-farm.-Little-coniferous-fir-tree-seedlings-for-sale.-Decorative-plants-farm.-Do-Spruce-Trees-Ha-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out how deep the roots of your new tree will grow can sometimes be a challenge. For example, do you want to plant a spruce tree in your garden, but you’re worried about its roots becoming too deep or…
Finding the right tools and equipment for your garden can sometimes be challenging. For example, do you have heavy weeding throughout your landscape and want to try replacing your current trimmer line for a better option? What are the best…
Figuring out the best way to handle a weed problem in your garden can be confusing. For example, do you have a problem with crabgrass or crabgrass seeds spreading in your landscape and want to try Roundup? Is this popular…
Figuring out whether you can grow a specific plant in your USDA zone can be confusing. For example, have you recently been considering a tulip tree for your landscape but don’t know what zone it can thrive in? Are these…
Finding the best ways to use a lawn or garden product can be harder than you think. For example, do you want to use Roundup on weeds throughout your landscape but believe it may be too hot or too cold?…
Planting a new tree in your garden can be confusing if you aren’t sure when/if it will lose its leaves. For example, do you want to plant an eastern redbud but have no idea when it will lose its foliage?…
Figuring out the best way to get rid of a plant species in your garden can be tricky. For example, do you have mistletoe growing in one of your trees or shrubs and want it gone? Can you try using…
![Canton di Ritort in the Presanella mountain range and the fully grown fir trees, Is Fir Tree Sap Poisonous? [Is This Tree Safe For Your Yard?]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Canton-di-Ritort-in-the-Presanella-mountain-range-and-the-fully-grown-fir-trees-768x512.jpg)
Wanting to plant a new type of tree in your garden only to realize it’s poisonous can be devastating. Do you want to try growing a fir tree in your landscape but have no clue whether or not its sap…
![Bright yellow flowers of Rudbeckia fulgida (black-eyed-susan, coneflower) in the garden, countryside, Floral background with bright yellow daisies on natural background.Yellow-brown flowers, Does Black Eyed Susan Spread? [And How To Prevent This]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/BRIGHT1-768x512.jpg)
Choosing flowers for your garden isn’t always as easy as you’d think. Do you want to try growing black-eyed Susan but have no idea if it will spread? Is black-eyed Susan a generally aggressive or invasive breed of flowers? Do…
![Flowerbed of fresh red poinsetia flowers with waterdrops, Do Poinsettias Need Sun? [How Many Hours Per Day?]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Flowerbed-of-fresh-red-poinsetia-flowers-with-waterdrops-768x512.jpg)
Finding the best ways to care for the plants in your home and garden isn’t always easy. For example, do you want to grow a poinsettia or have one from the store and don’t know its sun requirements? Does this…
Determining the best spot to plant a tree in your garden isn’t always easy. For example, do you have an eastern redbud for which you need to choose a location but don’t know its sun requirements? Do eastern redbuds generally…
Deciding on the perfect plant to grow in your landscape can sometimes be tricky. Do you want to try adding liriope into your garden but don’t want to have to replant them each year? Are these gorgeous blue flowering plants…
![Roundup weed killer used to kill weeds in lawns, Does Roundup Kill Thistle? [Inc. Canadian, Russian, Scotch, & Milk]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Roundup-weed-killer-used-to-kill-weeds-in-lawns-768x512.jpg)
Realizing you have weeds throughout your garden can be incredibly frustrating. Have you noticed thistle beginning to form around your property and don’t know how to get rid of it? Can you use Roundup to kill and prevent thistle? Does…
Finding the perfect plants for your front yard isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you want to plant shrubs in front of your home but don’t know how tall they should be? Is it better to…
![bright red skimmia berries have survived, Are Skimmia Berries Poisonous? [Inc. To Dogs, Cat, Birds, Or Humans]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/bright-red-skimmia-berries-have-survived-768x512.jpg)
It can be a nail-biter to determine whether it’s safe to grow a certain plant species in your garden. For example, do you want to try planting a skimmia shrub but don’t know whether it’s poisonous? Is this Asian-native plant…
Coming up with a winter maintenance routine for your garden and surrounding area can sometimes feel confusing. Do you want to shovel the snow in your driveway or front yard into the street but don’t know if that’s okay? Is…
Figuring out which plants to grow throughout your landscape can take doing additional research. For example, do you want to grow a Christmas cactus but don’t know how big they get? Are Christmas cacti generally small plants? Luckily, we’ve done…
Realizing one of your favorite plants isn’t doing well can be devastating. Do you have a silver maple tree in your garden that seems to be dropping branches more than usual, and you don’t know what’s wrong? Is it normal to…
![The big leaves of Alocasia odora also called night-scented lily, Asian taro or giant upright elephant ear, Do All Alocasias Have Corms [And How To Find Them]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-big-leaves-of-Alocasia-odora-also-called-night-scented-lily-Asian-taro-or-giant-upright-elephant-ear-768x512.jpg)
Identifying a plant’s root system in your landscape isn’t always easy. Do you have Alocasias growing in your garden and want to try propagating or replanting but have no idea if they have corms? What is a corm to your…
![Christmas cactus ontop of the wooden table, Is Christmas Cactus A Succulent? [What's The Difference?]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Christmas-cactus-ontop-of-the-wooden-table-768x512.jpg)
Determining the type of plant you have in your landscape can sometimes be confusing. For example, do you have a Christmas cactus but don’t know whether it qualifies as a succulent or not? Is there a difference between having a…
Finding the perfect tree for your yard isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you want to plant a mistletoe tree in your garden but don’t know if there’s room? How big do mistletoe trees typically become?…
Finding new ways to give your plants a boost of nutrients can sometimes be tricky. Are you growing marigolds in your garden and want to try using coffee grounds or eggshells on them? Do marigolds prefer one over the other?…
![Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, known as Port Orford cedar or Lawson cypress close up, Is Bone Meal Or Wood Ash Good For Conifers? [& What To Use Instead]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Chamaecyparis-lawsoniana-known-as-Port-Orford-cedar-or-Lawson-cypress-is-conifer-in-genus-Chamaecyparis-family-Cupressaceae-768x512.jpg)
Finding new ways to give your plants nutrients can be a confusing process. Do you want to try using bone meal or wood ash on your conifer trees or shrubs but don’t know if this is a good idea? Are…
Figuring out whether you can grow a particular tree in your landscape isn’t always easy. For example, do you have your eyes set on a weeping cherry tree but don’t know if it will grow in Florida? Can this majestic…
Figuring out how to treat the soil in your garden for future or existing plants can be confusing. Do you have hollies in your landscape but don’t know whether they prefer acidic soil or not? How acidic should a holly…
![A container of Roundup Weed and Grass Killer on a grass lawn. Roundup is a popular gardening and landscaping product that is manufactured by the Scotts Company LLC., How Far Does Roundup Spread [Can It Kill Nearby Plants]](https://gardentabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/A-CONT1-1-768x512.jpg)
Figuring out how to kill the weeds in your garden can sometimes be challenging. Do you want to try using Roundup for your pesky weed problem but don’t know how far it spreads? Is Roundup effective for killing areas of…
Determining what weeds an herbicide will kill can sometimes be confusing. Do you want to try using Roundup on the creeping Charlie growing throughout your lawn or landscape but don’t know if it will work? Is Roundup good for all…