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1 month ago | gardeningknowhow.com | Teo Spengler |Amy Draiss |Janey Goulding

Quick FactsBotanical name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’Height: 8ft (2.3m) tallSpread: 5ft (1.6m) wideSun: Full sun, afternoon shadeSoil: Excellent drainageHardiness zones: 3-8When to plant: Spring, fallBloom time: Jul-SepIf you aren’t sure what color hydrangea you like best, a Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea (aka Vanille Fraise hydrangea) offers a gorgeous fusion of pinks and whites.

Mar 17, 2025 | homesandgardens.com | Tenielle Jordison |Janey Goulding |Drew Swainston

If you want your best ever fall harvest, get to know the various types of plum trees to grow in your garden. You can't beat them for a delicious late summer sweet treat, and once they get going, they're super producers. Laden baskets of ripe fruit are the dream if you're keen on growing your own produce. Learn how to grow plums, and you'll be rewarded with exactly that, whether you like them picked fresh from the tree or prefer to use them in delicious cakes and crumbles.

Feb 5, 2025 | gardeningknowhow.com | Teo Spengler |Janey Goulding

The snake plant is a highly unusual houseplant – and not just because of its amusing and slightly bizarre names (mother-in-law’s tongue or viper’s bowstring hemp, anyone?). Its stiff, upright leaves can dominate a room, but what if you’re after something a little smaller? Fortunately there are plenty of small snake plant cultivars perfectly suited to more compact dwellings and modest apartments.

Jan 17, 2025 | gardeningknowhow.com | Mary Ellis |Janey Goulding

There are so many benefits to having houseplants – bringing nature indoors to boost our mood, filtering the air, and looking beautiful, of course. But for anyone with a passion for creating beautiful indoor plant displays, it’s quickly going to become important for you to know how to protect wood floors from potted plants. Any self-respecting houseplant owner needs to consider wood floors or furniture that could get damaged. As with many other aspects of plant care, prevention is better than cure.

Nov 20, 2024 | gardeningknowhow.com | Janey Goulding

For anyone who loves spotting birds in their garden, caring for them is a year-long pursuit. At gift-giving season, the attention turns (briefly!) to treating those of us who love our birdies. Finding the right gifts for bird lovers relies on tapping into that passion – allowing enthusiasts to enjoy bird visitors, finding ways to attract more birds to the garden, and providing food and shelter to keep them coming back for more.