by Erin Marissa Russell Gardeners in zones five through nine can grow St. John’s wort, or red hypericum berries. In addition to red, you may find St. John’s wort plants that produce berries in shades of peach, brown, and green. The berries appear at the ends of branches as … [Read more...]
How do I trim a crepe myrtle?
QUESTION: How do I trim a crepe myrtle tree? I want to get a lot more blooms this year. - Mary W ANSWER: Before we dive into how to trim a crepe myrtle, let’s discuss what you shouldn’t do first. Many times gardeners prune their crepe myrtle, assuming they’re doing the plant a … [Read more...]
Plum Tomatoes vs. Roma Tomatoes, Explained
by Erin Marissa Russell You’ve probably seen both plum tomatoes and Roma tomatoes at the grocery store or in recipes and are left wondering, what the difference is between plum tomatoes and Roma tomatoes. They aren’t just two names for the same thing, as many of us believe. … [Read more...]
What Is Redroot Pigweed?
QUESTION: What is redroot pigweed? I keep hearing about it at gardening club meetings, but I’m not sure what people are talking about. — Harvey T. ANSWER: Redroot pigweed is a widespread summer annual weed plant. The seeds germinate in summertime or whenever soil is … [Read more...]
How to Propagate Crepe Myrtles from Cuttings
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you love crepe myrtles? Would you like to have more of them growing around your home, but you don’t want to break the bank in the process? You’re in luck. Many times, you can propagate plants from their mature counterparts. This allows you to … [Read more...]
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