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It seems like every garden has a tricky dark corner where no grass will grow and perennials fizzle out. Enter periwinkle: This vigorous groundcover can easily…
The bright yellow blooms of forsythias are hard to miss in early spring, especially in the still-sleepy landscape recovering from winter. Happily, these cheerful flowering bushes…
You’ve probably made several recipes that call for bay leaves (especially if you cook regularly), but did you know that you can actually grow your own…
Everett 2024 is now over, and the holidays are behind us. Did you receive a Poinsettia as a gift? Was this popular holiday plant used to…
One of the toughest houseplants, snake plants can tolerate most indoor conditions. With its stately upright foliage, the snake plant—also called mother-in-law’s tongue—adds architectural form to…
Winter in New York brings cold temperatures, shorter days, and dry indoor air—all of which can impact your houseplants. While they don’t face the harsh outdoor…
With its succulent heart-shaped leaf, the hoya heart plant (Hoya kerrii) makes a wonderful gift for for beginners or people who travel frequently. Pet lovers can…
Weigela are popular shrubs that are prized for their vibrant trumpet-like blooms that emerge in late spring to early summer. If you are a fan of…
If your January has not gone quite as planned, not to worry. The Chinese New Year, determined by the lunar calendar, is Wednesday, January 29, and…
How to Grow Pothos Plants graphicdna/Getty ImagesThese houseplants are easy to grow in containers. Common name: Pothos or devil’s ivy Scientific name: Epipremnum aureum Light needs:…