Jesse

On the surface, daylilies, in all of their bright yellow and orange glory, appear to be a charming enough flower. Hence, you may be surprised to find that for many, the emergence of daylilies in their garden is rarely an unwelcome surprise. The reason for this is simple. They’re invasive.  The very presence of daylilies … Read more

If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful hibiscus growing in your garden, you’ll surely do whatever you can to keep it free from pesticides, such as aphids. Aphids, also known as plant lice, have garnered a reputation for their ability to harm our beloved plants. When they make home on hibiscus plants, the … Read more

Whilst buttercups may appear to be sufficiently aesthetically pleasing and, thus, innocent, the reality is that they couldn’t be further from it.  These flowers, although unsuspecting, are tremendously fast-growing, and many are surprised to learn that they’re toxic too.  They have the ability to evoke all sorts of ailments in animals and humans alike, from … Read more

Do you have some Pampas Grass on your property that you would instead get rid of? Besides, the emergence of pampas grass is nothing short of an inconvenience. It grows so quickly and takes up so much space. If it’s not something you particularly want, it’s fair to say it’s nothing but a nuisance! If … Read more

It’s really very easy to mistake bullaces and sloe berries for one another. The two do share a bunch of similarities, so it’s understandable enough. Nonetheless, the truth is, a trained eye is able to spot the differences between the two, of which there are a fair few.  To help, I’ve outlined the unique characteristics … Read more

Whilst we all know and love the common plum, we tend to know a little less about its beloved relatives. Both bullaces and damsons are closely related to plums and, thus, each other. They’re essentially cousins! Despite their similarities, both damsons and bullaces are unique fruits with individual characteristics that we really ought to become … Read more