The best time to plant potatoes depends on your location and climate. In general, potatoes should be planted in the spring, a few weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. This will allow the potatoes to grow during the warmer months and be ready to harvest in the summer or fall. Here[Read More]
How to Prevent Root Rot in Red Clay Soil
One of the most important things to know before starting or buying new plants for your outdoor space is what type of soil you are working with. Failure to do so can lead to poor growing conditions, resulting in costly and unsightly mistake. Severity can range from yellowing leaves to full blown plant death from[Read More]
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
Mountain Laurel, also known as spoonwood or calico bush, and officially named Kalmia latifolia, is a broadleaved evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States that thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a to 9a. Photo Credit: Annette Meyer on Pixabay.com The clustered white, pink, and purple blossoms bloom in late spring to early summer and[Read More]
The Flame Azalea (Rhododendron Calendulaceum)
Famed for its fiery leaves that light up any landscape – the Rhododendron Calendulaceum, a/k/a the Flame Azalea, is one of the most famous native Appalachian plants in the world. Growing in plant hardiness zones 5a through 8a, this decorative deciduous shrub grows to an average height of 5 to 7 feet and spans 8[Read More]