Iceberg Rose: Bloom, Hardiness and Care
Iceberg is a Floribunda rose grown for clusters of simple white flowers, lightly scented, that keep opening from spring into fall almost anywhere winters…
What Eats Potato in Northwest Territories, and When
Four insects and one mollusk make the documented list for potato in this territory, according to the UAF Cooperative Extension, the closest source that…
What Eats Parsnip in Rhode Island, and When
The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension and URI Biocontrol Lab track seven insects statewide, but only one of them has any real bearing on a…
Growing Hydrangeas From Cuttings and by Layering
Both stem cuttings and layering turn a single hydrangea into several, using the plant’s own tissue rather than seed.
Growing Roses in Georgia: Planting Dates, Varieties and Local Pests
Roses grow well across Georgia’s long, humid growing season, but timing depends on the type of rose you’re planting.
Protecting Roses Through a Alberta Winter
Yes, but the “why” matters more than the “yes.” Alberta’s Canadian hardiness zone runs cold enough that most garden roses need a physical barrier between…
Growing Hydrangeas in Hawaii: Types, Color and Winter
Hydrangeas can absolutely grow in Hawaii, but the state’s lack of frost changes everything about how you plan the season.
When to Prune Hydrangeas in Arizona
Hydrangea pruning in Arizona doesn’t follow the calendar most gardening advice assumes.
What Eats Potato in North Dakota, and When
Only one insect on North Dakota’s documented pest list actually eats potato: the Colorado potato beetle.
Limelight Hydrangea: Bloom Color, Pruning and Care
Limelight is a panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata), hardy in USDA zones 3a through 8b, and it flowers on the current season’s growth rather than on…