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beutiful foliage of carolina sapphire cypress
Plant Care

How To Grow Carolina Sapphire Cypress

Nothing comes close to the Carolina Sapphire Cypress for a fast-growing evergreen tree. Compared to the Thuja Green Giant, the Carolina Sapphire Cypress grows wider quicker. It is also a better choice to grow in the heat of the South. The tree is drought tolerant and establishes quickly. It also performs better in marginal soil.…
August 6, 2023 by Christina D.
tiny reddish-brown berries of prickly ash
Plant Care

Prickly Ash Care: The Toothache Tree

The common prickly ash is a rare find in the garden. If you have one growing in the landscape, count yourself lucky 🍀. Prickly ash forms thickets; you can grow it as a small tree or a large shrub. The stems and twigs are covered with prickles making them challenging to use in the garden.…
August 2, 2023 by Christina D.
lemon cypress tree
Plant Care

Lemon Cypress Tree Care

Just before the festive season, the potted lemon cypress shows up at all the big box retail stores sold as a Christmas tree. The tree has a narrow columnar shape with a powerful, strong lemon scent, perfect to create a holiday scent indoors. The needle conifer you can use to form a hedge, bonsai, or…
July 5, 2023 by Christina D.
double knockout roses
Plant Care

Double Knockout Roses Plant Care

Roses are fussy, but what if we told you there is a rose that is not so demanding? We can see your eyebrows moving upwards with a frown as you love rose bushes. Well, the Double Knockout Roses are the cousin to the Knock Out Rose and just as pest resistant to even drought tolerant…
May 31, 2023 by Christina D.
mock orange bush
Plant Care

How To Grow Mock Orange Bush

A long-time favorite for classic flowering shrubs is the Philadelphus coronarius, better known as the Mock Orange ornamental shrub. It has fragrant white flowers with a sweet fragrance. You see them appear in late spring to summer with green foliage that sometimes arches. Yet, it is a one-hit wonder as once it fades, nothing of…
May 21, 2023 by Christina D.
worm casting
Plant Care

Worm Casting: How To Make And How To Use

One critter that has dug its way into the team’s heart at Plantly is worms, and soon you will understand why. Worm castings are powerful and allow you to transform your entire garden naturally. So, today we want to share our vermicomposting guide with you. We will share the benefits and how you can use…
May 17, 2023 by Christina D.
rose creek abelia
Plant Care

Rose Creek Abelia Plant Care

For adding seasonal interest to your garden, the Abelia is sure to do just that. The semi-evergreen shrub has foliage that changes color with the season and blooms flowers in late spring to fall. These flowering shrubs look beautiful in mass plantings with fragrant white flowers. Furthermore, the plant is deer resistant and attracts pollinators…
May 6, 2023 by Christina D.
balcony planter
Plant Care

Amazing Balcony Planter Ideas

Do you want to transform your balcony space? Then we are glad you’re here as we have some great balcony garden ideas to create a perfect outdoor space. The best part is you will not have soil or weeds and no pests but will have a great openness to breathe fresh air. Benefits of Having…
March 8, 2023 by Christina D.
satsuma trees
Plant Care

Satsuma Tree Varieties

Satsuma (Citrus unshiu) is among the variety of mandarin oranges that have originated from Japan. Having several cultivars under it, the unshio is a sub-tropical species that belongs to the citrus family Rutaceae. There are over 100 varieties of C. unshiu reported, but there are only a few that are widely available in the United States. Yet aside…
January 18, 2023 by Nathalie Benipayo