9 Common Reasons for Deformed Rose Flowers (And How to Fix Them)

It’s finally happening! After a boring, bland winter, your fuchsia plants are starting to bud out. But then the unthinkable takes place – the buds start to sprinkle down like raindrops.What’s happening?!Bud drop can occur at th

Fuchsias respond super well to pruning, and unlike roses or lilacs, you don’t run the risk of ruining this year’s display if you mess things up a bit. Phew! Isn’t it nice to work with a plant that is totally low pressure?Having said that, you don’t just w

The first time I walked past a camellia bush, I literally did a double take.I turned to the friend I was walk

Is there anything like a soft, honey-sweet persimmon fresh off the tree? If there is, I haven’t found it yet.Now, is there anything more heartbreaking t

If you’re new to fruit tree growing and pruning, you absolutely can’t go wrong with plums.Some trees will stop producing

Most of us are chowing down on flowers all the time without realizing it. Broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes are all flowers, or flower buds.Clearly, the part of the plant that we often t

If you’ve ever checked out the roses at your local nursery, I’m sure you’ve noticed that some appear to grow small and have petite blossoms, while others are big and bushy, with blossoms that look like they must have a thousand petals. Maybe you’ve heard of wild or tea roses, but you’re wondering w

Snapdragons make me happy. The presence of their cheery blossoms in the garden means the best weather has arrived and will continue for months to come – just like those colorful flowers.Of course, we can’t forget the child-like thrill of pinching th

Many of us love peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp.) for their stunning white flowers, but even when they’re not in bloom, these houseplants are remarkably beautiful.I’d grow peace lilies even if they didn’t bloom –

Once upon a time, a young boy discovered a passion for roses while corresponding with a pen pal in Spain for a school project.That boy went on to become

Some plants get all the attention, with their massive flowers or bold foliage colors. Then there are the humble workhorses doing their job without any fuss or muss, making our lives easier and our gardens prettier.Sedges are one such plant. For the most part, they’re nearl

Swiss chard is exceptionally beautiful on top of being delicious, which makes it doubly frustrating when the leaves turn up with unsightly holes or yellowing leaves.When pests attack, you need to take s