Chrysanthemums are gorgeous flowering perennials that originated from China over six centuries ago but have been introduced to gardens all around the world. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, these 15th-century flowers from the chrysanthemum genus has a deceiving appearance. It looks like one huge flower, but it’s made up of countless florets growing from a single stem! …
Chrysanthemums have come to have a lot of meaning in many cultures across the world. The name, given to the flower by a Swedish botanist, means gold (chrysos, Greek) flower (anthemon, Greek). The flower has strong roots in the Asian continent, both in China and Japan, and the name there also roughly translates into gold flower …
Chrysanthemums have a long and interesting history that starts back in China thousands of years ago. These stunning flowers have come a long way since then, now coming in dozens of shades and 13 different cultivator types overall. I love these bright, happy flowers and think they’re some of the most unique and fun plants to grow. …
Keeping your garden lush and healthy requires a lot of skill and patience. However, one of the most important tools for a lawn or garden is high-quality fertilizer. Keeping your vegetation fed and giving it the nutrition it needs ensures that it will stay viable and strong, even throughout the harshest winter months. While fertilizer has changed …
When fall comes around, one thing is for sure: winter is right behind it. Because of that, it’s incredibly important that you start prepping your lawn and garden for cooler weather and cooler temperatures, especially if you live in an area that gets a lot of snow. Knowing how to prepare your yard for the …
As someone who grew up practically drowning in nature, moving into a cramped city condo with barely any green space was a huge shock. Once I got a taste of living without a garden, I was desperate for that connection with nature again— and that’s when I learned about vertical gardening. Like many of us, …
Traditional hoses are bulky, and they can get heavy if you don’t drain all the water when you’re done. Dragging them around the yard is not exactly fun, and a kink in the water hose will bring everything to a stop. Luckily, there’s a solution. An expandable garden hose is kink-free, it shrinks to a fraction of …
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Pumpkin is one of the most revered autumn foods, and it has become synonymous with the season. Pumpkin ends up in everything from candles to soups to coffee once the fall rolls around, and it is something that everyone looks forward to. From carving pumpkins on Halloween to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, it’s a hallmark …
Are you looking for a way to level up your front yard or your patio? Try a trellis! Whether you want to show off your potted plants, spruce up your outdoor space or liven up your seating area, trellises are a perfect way to do it. Trellises are a classic yard feature that gives any …
Learning a new skill is an exciting and rewarding thing. Gathering up all the best information you can and synthesizing it into a useful thing you can do is fascinating and worth the trouble. By finding good sources and working through advice from the experts, you too can become an expert in something. There is …