Cultivated for their incredibly juicy fruits, watermelon plants are rewarding and fun to grow. Dedicated planters will find that fruit production is worth the time and effort, especially if they reap these fantastic summertime treats. Able to weigh several kilograms, watermelons are some of the world’s largest fruits. Due to their size and weight, it’s … Read more
Garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial with small foliage and aromatic leaves. Thyme companion planting is relatively straightforward because of this herb’s tolerance for a wide range of ambient and soil conditions. Hardy and low-maintenance, thyme forms a strong taproot that can anchor fully grown stems in sloping and rocky areas of the garden. … Read more
If your garden is in need of lush sprays of color, the flower plumes of astilbe plants should do the trick! Members of the Saxifragaceae family of flowering herbs, astilbe species are known for their fern-like foliage, eye-catching inflorescences, and adaptations to a wide range of growth conditions. The best astilbe companion plants are shade … Read more
Let’s explore some of the best landscaping Karl Foerster grass companion plants and ideas you can start implementing. Karl Foerster grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) is a type of feather reed grass that has won several awards as an ornamental plant. It is named for a German nurseryman who specialized in low-maintenance gardens. Set apart by … Read more
