Due to minimal root insulation, even a potted plant unscathed by winter cold may break dormancy too early, since the roots in ...

The first thing to do when planning any garden or landscape feature is to ask yourself what you want out of it. Are you ...

January is the start of a new gardening year, but there is often an illusion that it is a very slow month in the garden. The ...

With the new year comes a fresh wave of plants arriving at the Garden Centre over the coming weeks and months.

Start by asking, “what do I need to cover”? Any plant, be it a perennial or a shrub, that is hardy in our zones that is ...

Here’s to a great growing year with just the right balance of sunshine and rain, and first of all the perfect number of ...

When shopping for pots, pans, and skillets with non-toxicity as a top priority, look out for PFAS, PTFE, and PFOA-free options. We've already covered PFOA, so here is a short explanation of the ...

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Purple Dragon' dead nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon') is a fast-growing ground cover with purple flowers. Its heart-shaped toothed leaves are silvery white with soft green edging, making for ...

And yet, Leffler is barely a footnote in many accounts of financial history. He was not an academic or legal expert, but rather, a salesman of pots and pans. After achieving considerable financial ...