Tyler Radford
Plant Specialist
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How to
Propagate Hibiscus
Propagating hibiscus allows you to clone an existing hibiscus plant by planting a single stem from the parent hibiscus. The process is the same for both tropical and hardy varieties, and it's easy to do at home. By takin...
How to
Plant Roses
A guide to planting and growing healthy, flowering roses Roses are one of the most beautiful, traditional, and fragrant flowers that you can plant in your garden. Sure, "every rose has its thorn," but these gorgeous fl...
How to
Care for a Norfolk Pine
The Norfolk Island pine is a type of coniferous tree that's native to Norfolk Island, which is located between Australia and New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean. Although it's not a true pine tree, the Norfolk Island pine d...
Making DIY Mulch with Leaves, Wood, Grass, or Pine Needles
Making your own mulch is a cheap, easy, and eco-friendly way to prevent soil erosion, keep moisture in the ground, prevent weed growth, protects plants from pests, and help soil maintain an even temperature.. 6 October 2...
How to
Grow Pine Trees
Pine trees are evergreen trees that come in many varieties. Young pines need special attention, and need to be guarded rigorously against animals and sun damage during their first few years. With good care while young, y...
4 Easy Ways to Propagate Your Plants
Grow exact copies of your plants with our propagation guide Propagating is a way for a single plant to asexually reproduce so it has the same characteristics as the original. Propagation also lets you quickly add new pl...
How to
Control Black Spot on Roses
Black spot is a fungal infection that primarily affects roses. It starts with a yellowing of the plant's leaves, and then the characteristic black dots appear and spread. This will eventually kill the plant if left untre...
How to
Get Rid of Thistles in Your Lawn
With their pretty flowers and interesting stems and leaves, thistles can look beautiful when they’re pressed and dried. But if they’re on your lawn, they can be a pain to eradicate. Fortunately, they can be eliminate...
