Many people love the majestic Oak. There’s nothing like the shade and grandeur an oak tree brings to a landscape. But what can you grow in all that shade your oak tree provides? There are actually quite a few wonderful plants that thrive beneath oak trees! Plant a few of these shade-loving grasses and perennials
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Plants With Colorful Fruits And Berries
When you want to add extra beauty and interest to your garden, plants with colorful fruits and berries are standouts. They have a way of bringing that extra little oomph you’re looking for, in a way that regular plants and flowers can’t. Don’t get me wrong, all plants and flowers are beautiful, but plants with
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Plant Encyclopedia: Japanese Maple
The Japanese maple tree is otherwise known as Acer palmatum or Red Emperor Maple. It is native to Japan and other Asian countries, as well as southeast Russia. Japanese maple is a small tree with a height range of approximately 20-30 feet, so it is perfect for smaller spaces where a larger tree wouldn’t do
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Help Your Plants Grow With LED Grow Light Bulbs
It’s no secret that all living things need light to grow. And that even goes for your indoor plants. Some plants require less light than others, but they all need at least a little. So what do you do if you love light-loving indoor plants, but don’t have enough indoor light to sustain them? That’s
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Plant Encyclopedia: Soapwort
Soapwort, or Saponaria officinalis, is an ages-old perennial wildflower with a home in many gardens. This perennial features showy little flowers in shades of pink and white, as well as its sweet fragrance. However, it is named for being an ingredient in gentle soap. All the parts of soapwort are high in concentrations of saponins,
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Green Screens: Fast-Growing Privacy Plants For Your Patio
There’s nothing like trying to enjoy your patio while feeling the prying eyes of neighbors while you do. If you’ve ever felt that way, there’s an easy and attractive way to fight it. All you need are some fast-growing privacy plants! Fast-growing privacy plants establish a lovely “green screen” to filter out those prying eyes
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Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of Northern California
Welcome back for another Indigenous Inspiration post! Next up is a look at plants of northern California. Northern California is known for its redwood forests, but that isn’t the only thing that grows there. Some really lovely plants are indigenous to that area. Let’s take a closer look at some of them! What Is The
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My Favorite Pink Flowers: Perfect Pink Perennials
Welcome back for another installment of my favorite flowers series. I’ve already showed you my favorite purple flowers. Now let’s take a look at some perfect pink perennials. Pink is one of the most common colors in flowers, and when they are perennial it’s a definite bonus. The color pink attracts birds and bees necessary
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Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Mountain West
Welcome back, Bless My Weeds readers! We’re starting a new series called Indigenous Inspiration to focus on native plants of several different regions. We’re starting out with our favorite plants of the Mountain West. If you love the Mountain West like we do, you’ll love the indigenous plants that grow there. See if you can
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Proven Winners’ New Varieties For 2019
Gardening time is upon us, so it’s time to update our readers on the Proven Winners’ new varieties for 2019. Experienced gardeners know that Proven Winners’ varieties are prized for their quality. If you’re a new gardener, get ready to learn more about Proven Winners. Then check out our post to learn 6 of the
