Ant infestations can be more than just a nuisance—they can disrupt soil in garden pots, spread aphids in the garden, and even invade spaces inside the home. Recently, Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm shared a simple and effective strategy for tackling ant problems, whether in the garden, patio pots, or even household spaces. This…
When plant leaves start turning yellow, it’s a frustrating mystery for gardeners everywhere. Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm tackled this common question in a recent video, explaining that yellowing leaves can stem from a wide range of causes—sometimes even contradictory ones. Using roses as his example, he broke down the issue into actionable insights…
Most aphids are born pregnant. I say this both as a fun bit of trivia and to make a point: even more than other insect pests, they’re biologically fine-tuned for fast reproduction without any of the “fun stuff” to slow down the process. As in the below picture, the mother aphid doesn’t even interrupt feeding…
Prevent and fix leggy seedlings with tips on lighting, temperature, and care. Start seeds indoors successfully for strong, healthy plants and a thriving garden.
Discover the best lavender varieties for your garden. Learn how to grow fragrant English lavender, hardy Lavandin, and more, with expert tips on planting, pruning, and care for thriving plants.
Perennials, shrubs and trees are meant to be the enduring framework of your landscape through the seasons, so chances are that you chose them with your climate in mind. One particular criteria gardeners often use for their selection is the hardiness zone rating. It’s not a perfect system – and there are several other reasons…
For the front garden, we decided on a fairly tight theme: plants chosen for their fall and winter features. You might think that this plan would feel restrictive or limiting, but I actually found it to inspire my creativity. I started by ordering a few varieties of willow, with their colorful winter stems. That led…
You’re not freaked out by “bugs” in the garden – because you know a balanced population of insects is the secret to a healthy garden. There are all sorts of plants you can include in your garden to support the health of bees, butterflies, and other garden helpers. In general, any increase in plant diversity…
Even if you only know me casually, you’ve probably caught on that I’m a bit of a plant geek… I mean, more than just the roses, tomatoes and squash. In fact, my real expertise (at my day job) is regarding perennials. I’ve learned a lot there about how to grow each crop to finish for…
In the succession of flowering times for garden shrubs, the Forsythia comes early, and perhaps because it’s such a bright (or even objectionable, depending on who you ask) shade of yellow, rose growers use it as a reminder to get out there and prune their roses. If you lack a Forsythia, you definitely use the more…
