Flies are annoying pests to have around or in your home, as they can get in your food, buzz in your area, and even be painful if they "bite" you or others by spitting acid on your skin. Thankfully, there are many high-quality plants that you can use … [Continue reading]
Living rooms are where you spend so much time, it's always nice to make them look great as well as function well. When you have plants in your living room, they clean the air and remove harmful chemicals like formaldehyde from the air. They … [Continue reading]
Houseplants bring a little fresh oxygen and color to a home and can be fun to take care of even as a beginner. However, many plant owners find their beloved growths slowly dying and feel unable to stop it. Thankfully, it is surprisingly simple to … [Continue reading]
If you have trouble reaching the ground, then gardening in raised beds may be the perfect solution. Assuming you prepare your soil correctly, they drain better than the ground. Additionally, raised beds warm up faster in the spring, which means … [Continue reading]
Growing herbs is a tasty way to flavor your food. If you live in an area without much rain, then some herbs will not grow well for you unless you religiously water them and do not face water restrictions. Other herbs are extremely understanding of … [Continue reading]
There are many challenges to planting a garden in Florida. Depending on where you live in the state, the summer’s heat can scorch many plants. Salt air causes many plants not to thrive. It can be challenging to find plants that grow in sandy soil, … [Continue reading]
If you have a sunken area in your landscaping where the water loves to pool after a rainstorm, then a rain garden may be a perfect solution. There are many different plants that you can grow in this area. Many of them are native plants, which … [Continue reading]
What tastes better than fresh-picked fruit from your garden? Growing fruit also allows you to put up a bunch to feed your family during the colder months when very little grows. Like other plants, it is essential to know your growing zone, and … [Continue reading]
Terra cotta planters have been a favorite with gardeners for a long time. They are especially useful if you tend to overwater plants because their porous nature makes overwatering nearly impossible. Their unglazed nature allows air to get into the … [Continue reading]
Many houseplants thrive in medium-light conditions. These plants often do well in east-facing windows or under two fluorescent bulbs. They also thrive in the indirect light coming in west-facing windows. Besides placing the plant in the right … [Continue reading]
A retaining wall can be an eyesore, depending on its location and design. Yet, it may be necessary to keep your soil in place, keep water from pooling near your home’s foundation, or for another purpose. One possible solution is to plant beautiful … [Continue reading]
Holiday cactuses are not the spiny plants that we have in our cactus garden. These cactus plants are epiphytes that originate from the tropical treetops of the rainforests and the natural forests of Brazil. These cactuses produce beautiful blooms … [Continue reading]
An espalier tree is trained to grow in small places. Often fruit trees are chosen because it is easier to pick because it is eye-level or below. Since many espalier trees are planted against walls that reflect heat, it is possible to grow fruit … [Continue reading]
Nothing makes a house a home more than having plants around the space. I always decorate my home with plenty of plants, but have you ever gifted a plant to a friend that just moved into a new place or someone that's looking for a fresh look in their … [Continue reading]
California gardeners face unique challenges. Due to the state’s immense size, you find growing zones 5 to 11 within the state. Then, some areas get intense heat during the summer while others get snowfall during the winter. Even when you narrow the … [Continue reading]
