Blackberry bushes are fairly easy to grow and are well worth the reward! Some blackberry bushes grow very tall and will require a trellis to help support the height. Blackberry bushes will continue to give fruit year after year, however it usually takes 2 years for the plant to first produce berries. You can cut any canes that produce fruit at the base after the season is over since they won’t produce again.
Apricot trees are a great, unique addition to your garden! They will do best when planted with another apricot tree to help pollinate each other. Apricot trees are hardier than its other relatives, but still thrive in a moderate climate that doesn’t get too hot or too cold (zones 4-10).
Chamomile is not only a beautiful addition to your garden with its ‘daisy-like’ white and yellow flowers, but is great for its usefulness as a companion plant. Chamomile helps to repel pests from neighboring plants because of its strong smell. This blog post talks about how you can plant and grow your own chamomile with our free mobile app!
Cilantro is one of our most commonly used herbs in the kitchen. If you let it go to seed, you can get a second herb from the same plant: coriander! Both versions of this plant will give your dish a tasty kick!
St John’s Wort is commonly known for its medicinal purposes. What is not as commonly known is just how beautiful this plant’s flowers are! Beneficials such as bees and butterflies will be drawn to this beauty in your yard as well helping to pollinate your garden. St John’s Wort makes a terrific companion plant for many of your other plants!
Lemon balm is in the same family as mint and is grown very similarly. It is not only easy to care for, but it grows and spreads by itself, coming back year after year. For this reason, it is best to keep them in their own containers so they do not take over other plants in the garden. Lemon balm is known for its amazing scent and attracting beneficial critters to your garden!
There is nothing quite like having your own orange tree! These ever-green trees thrive in the southern climate. While this is not a tree that can be outdoors all winter long in a lot of areas of the country, it can still be grown in a container and moved indoors during the cool season.
Lime trees add a unique variety to your garden! These ever-green trees thrive in the southern climate. While this is not a tree that can be outdoors all winter long in a lot of areas of the country, it can still be grown in a container and moved indoors during the cool season when it gets below 50 degrees F.
Lemon trees are enjoyable to grow both indoors and outdoors! These ever-green trees thrive in the southern climate. While this is not a tree that can be outdoors all winter long in a lot of areas of the country, it can still be grown in a container and moved indoors during the cool season.
Mulberry trees have been known to be quite invasive and sometimes found wild here in the United States. They are extremely fast growing in the beginning. Make the most out of your mulberry tree by adding the berries into your diet!
