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How Can You Tell a Lysiloma from an Acacia?

lysiloma leaves and flowers copyright JPawek

Is this a plant in my yard a Lysiloma or an Acacia? That was the question from a Substack newsletter reader of mine. Complete with two pictures of the plant in their front yard. Feathery leaves, creamy pale puffball flowers. It could be a Lysiloma or is it an Acacia? […]

Epsom Salts – The Gardeners Friend

Epsom salt is the gardeners friend twice over – or upon consideration – I’ll go with three times! First and second, Epsom salts contain two important macro-nutrients plants need to thrive, not merely survive. Third, gardeners can use some Epsom salts in the bath to soak away aches after a […]