Chinese vs Japanese Wisteria Differences: Guide to Blooms, Growth & Care

Chinese vs Japanese Wisteria Differences: Guide to Blooms, Growth & Care

Nov 25, 2025

If you’ve ever stopped to admire those stunning purple flowers cascading from a pergola or fence, you were probably looking at wisteria. However, when it comes to Chinese vs. Japanese wisteria, many gardeners are unaware that these two main types look remarkably similar

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Limelight Hydrangea: Plant, Care, Grow & Maintain Like a Pro

Limelight Hydrangea: Plant, Care, Grow & Maintain Like a Pro

Oct 12, 2025

If you’re looking to add a show-stopping shrub to your garden, the Limelight Hydrangea is a perfect choice. A popular cultivar of the panicle hydrangea, it’s known for its large, cone-shaped blooms that start lime green and gradually turn creamy white and even pink

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Planting Crepe Myrtle: The Perfect Timing for Beautiful Blooms

Planting Crepe Myrtle: The Perfect Timing for Beautiful Blooms

Dec 15, 2024

You can’t plant crepe myrtle any time of the year, they have specific weather requirements for planting. So, when is the best time to plant crepe myrtle? That actually depends on a handful of variables, like your regional climate, the plant variant, and

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How Close Can You Plant Hydrangeas to a House?

How Close Can You Plant Hydrangeas to a House?

Dec 4, 2024

Hydrangeas can be planted relatively close to a house, but there are some guidelines you should follow to ensure the health of the plant and the integrity of your home’s foundation. We’ll talk about it in this post. I’ve always loved the vibrant

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How to Root Azalea Cuttings: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

How to Root Azalea Cuttings: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Oct 22, 2024

Are you in love with Azaleas? Those vibrant, beautiful flowers can make a special place in anyone’s heart. It is hard to resist the temptation of having more of these flowers in your garden. If you want to multiply the existing Azaleas, rooting

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The Difference Between Deciduous and Evergreen Azalea Varieties

The Difference Between Deciduous and Evergreen Azalea Varieties

Nov 9, 2023

Deciduous and evergreen azalea varieties are two distinct types of plants with key differences in foliage, growth habits, and care requirements. As a gardening enthusiast, I’ve always been amazed by the stunning beauty of azaleas. These colorful, vibrant shrubs can transform any garden

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Planting Mathilda Gutges Hydrangea Outside: Care Guide

Planting Mathilda Gutges Hydrangea Outside: Care Guide

Nov 9, 2023

If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. Today, I’m excited to share my journey with Mathilda Gutges hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mathilda Gutges’). If you’re like me, someone relatively new to gardening but eager to

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Do Hydrangeas Like Wet Soil? The Surprising Truth About Watering

Do Hydrangeas Like Wet Soil? The Surprising Truth About Watering

Nov 9, 2023

Yes, hydrangeas generally prefer soil that is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Gardening can be like a beautiful adventure, and in this journey, hydrangeas stand out like colorful treasures.  But one question often comes up: Do hydrangeas really like wet soil? If they

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How to Train Wisteria on a Pergola? Basic to Advance Guide

How to Train Wisteria on a Pergola? Basic to Advance Guide

Nov 9, 2023

Training wisteria on a pergola can create a beautiful and natural canopy that provides shade and adds aesthetic appeal to your outdoor space. Wisteria is a vigorous, fast-growing vine that produces cascades of fragrant, colourful flowers. As I sit in my backyard, sipping

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How to Create Rhododendron Compost at Home?

How to Create Rhododendron Compost at Home?

Nov 9, 2023

Creating rhododendron compost at home is a wonderful way to provide your rhododendrons with the ideal growing environment. These acid-loving plants thrive in well-draining, acidic soil. I’m thrilled to share my journey of creating the perfect rhododendron compost in my backyard.  Rhododendrons are

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