All You Need To Know When Growing Blackcurrants
Blackcurrants can be grown easily and produce a lot of dark purple berries mid-summer. They are rich in vitamin C and can be used in pies, jams, and cordials. You … Read more
Violas and the Guide to Growing Them
The Violas genus contains a wide range of plants. These include perennials and seasonal garden pansies, as well as perennials. Violas have small flowers that can tolerate heat and have … Read more
How To Control and Prevent Cucumber Beetles?
Cucumber beetles can cause damage at any stage of plant life. They can cause damage to your plants by feeding and also transmit bacterial wilt. You’ll notice one morning when … Read more
Okra Companion Planting Guide
Okra companion planting can help to deter pests as well as increase production and growth. If you’re familiar with it, okra is a vegetable that you either love or loathe. If … Read more
Spinach Harvest Guide for Continuous Growth
Harvesting spinach for continuous growth is a very easy task but one might need a spinach harvest guide to go through it. As you know, one of the first vegetables … Read more
Best And Worst Onion Companion
Choosing the best and worst onion companion plants is fairly easy. By the way, companion planting refers to the practice of planting vegetables, herbs, and fruits together in order that … Read more
Celery Companion Plants
Celery is good for your health and tastes great when fresh from the garden, and knowing what’s the best celery companion plants would probably interest you if you are just … Read more
The Difference of Pothos and Philodendron
It can seem simple for beginners to mix pothos with a heart-shaped philodendron. Both have green, glossy heart-shaped leaves. Both plants are similar to vines in their growth habits. They … Read more
Growing Organic Celery
Although growing organic celery can be difficult, you will have peace of mind knowing your produce was not sprayed with pesticides. The fresh taste is superior to what you can … Read more
Guide to Growing Variegated Pothos Plants
Because of their dramatic color patterns and easy care, variegated pothos have become a popular houseplant. Every leaf is different and beautiful, making it a fascinating plant to watch grow. … Read more
Guide to Growing Periwinkle Plant
Common periwinkle (Vinca minor), also known as creeping vinca or creeping myrtle, can often be seen creeping down steep hillsides or banks. This gives rise to a green and growing … Read more
Staghorn Ferns’ General Care
Staghorn ferns (Platycerium spp.) have an extraordinary appearance. Two types of leaves are available for the plants. One of these looks like the horns of a large herbivore. They can … Read more
Guide to Growing and Caring for Bee Balm Plant
You can find the native bee balm plant in the North American forests. The botanical name of bee balm is Monarda. It is attractive to butterflies and bees. The shape … Read more
Guide to Growing Lantana Flowers
Lantana flowers (Lantana Camara) are very easy to grow and maintain. The long-blooming time of these verbena-like flowers has been appreciated for a long time. There are many varieties that … Read more
Mandevilla Plant General Care
Mandevilla plants are popular patio plants. The flowering plant is a tropical addition to any landscape. You may be curious about what it takes to grow Mandevilla once you have … Read more
General Care for the Rubber Tree Plant
The rubber tree plant can reach up to 50 feet (15 meters) in height. There are some key points to remember when caring for this plant. However, rubber plant care … Read more
Learn More About The ZZ Plant
The ZZ plant is the ideal plant for anyone with a brown thumb. The plant is virtually indestructible and can withstand months of neglect and low lighting while still looking … Read more
When To Harvest Purple Bell Peppers?
Purple bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) resemble the traditional red or green varieties, except for their vivid purple color. While they require the same care as other peppers, harvesting them at just … Read more
Knowing When To Pick A Sugar Baby Watermelon
For dessert, nothing says summer quite like a juicy, sweet watermelon. Gardeners with limited space can enjoy the healthy summer treat from their garden thanks to the smaller size “Sugar … Read more
Keeping Your Hydrangeas In Bloom All Summer
Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), come in many cultivars and colors and they are a sight to see when in bloom. Some hydrangeas bloom in spring, and then stop mid-summer. Others start … Read more
Guide on Growing Bamboo From Cuttings
Bamboo is a fast-growing, elegant, and durable plant that can be used to cover walls, create privacy screens, and adds verticality to the landscape. The canes make gentle music when … Read more
After-Rain Mushrooms, Is it Poisonous for Dogs?
Our furry friends are known to be curious creatures. They will sniff and taste everything that is around them. That is why dog owners need to be vigilant to ensure … Read more
Learn How To Close a Rat Hole In the Garden
A rat loves to dig a hole in the garden and prefers moist, rich soils. It can seem impossible to deal with when that single rat turns into a rat … Read more
When Is a Pineapple Ripe and Ready to Pick?
Your developing pineapple (Ananas Comosus) has been slowly changing its colors over the past few months. Harvest time is now upon us. It can take up to years to get … Read more
Floratam Grass – What You Should Know
Floratam grass commonly called St. Augustine grass is coarse-textured, dark green grass that does not like the cold. Floratam goes dormant in winter and then turns green quickly in spring. … Read more
Bonsai Avocado Tree – Is it Possible?
The avocado tree can grow to 40 feet in some parts of the West Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. They can be grafted to produce commercial fruit. … Read more
How To Get Rid of Squirrels in the Garden
Although they are adorable, squirrels can also be a major pest. They can destroy gardens and chew on almost everything. You can repel the annoying rodents and get rid of … Read more
How to Eliminate Lawn Gnats and Gnats in Tall Grass
Lawn gnats (fungus gnats) often hover above the grass in large swarms. They thrive in moist soils and decaying plant materials. Their numbers increase during hot, wet weather. They are … Read more
How to Spot Spoiled or Bad Cucumbers
Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) grow well in the United States. They thrive in plant hardiness zones 4 through 11 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Learn how to spot cucumber … Read more
Cordyline terminalis’ General Care
Cordyline terminalis, also known as the “ti plant”, is a tropical beauty with large leaves that range in color from deep reds to variegated greens to purples. The plant is … Read more
Get Rid of Fruit Flies without Killing Your Plant
Fruit flies (Drosophila spp.) are very usual in restaurants, homes and any other places. These pests can quickly multiply when they are attracted by fermented and ripened vegetable matter. One … Read more
Potted Mums’ General Care
Blooming potted mums (Chrysanthemum species) adds vibrance and life indoor and outdoor wherever it is placed. Depending on the season and where you live, chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum espp.) can add color … Read more
What Is Causing The Tunnel-Like Holes In My Yard?
It’s stressful being a homeowner that finds holes and tunnels in their yard. You’ve got to think of how to fix the hole and whoever did it to prevent finding … Read more
Potted Dwarf Sunflowers’ General Care
Although dwarf sunflowers (Helianthusannuus) are smaller than their giant relatives, which can have flowers up to a foot in width, they still look great and can be grown easily in … Read more
Rock Salt and Its Effects On Lawn Grass
Rock salt is often used as a deicing agent, helping to prevent winter accidents on roads and driveways. When wintry weather is forecast, road crews add rock salt to the … Read more
Getting to Know The Amaryllis Belladonna
Amaryllis belladonna, or the naked ladies plant, has a unique way of providing summer flowers. In late summer, after the winter-growing leaves are gone, a stalk of pink fragrant flowers … Read more
Guide to Propagating the Wandering Jew Plant
The Wandering Jew is a Mexican native plant, that has trailing stems, green and purple leaves, and often silvery-striped stripes. It’s a warm-climate species that can be grown indoors. Wandering … Read more
What to Do About White Mold on Indoor Plants’ Soil
A white mold on indoor plants’ soil is usually a harmless fungus. It does not cause any damage to the plant but it is noticeable and can be a sign … Read more
What You Should Know About Gumamela
Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis) is a native of Southeast Asia. Other names include shoe flower and tropical hibiscus. This flower is also known by the name rose mallow, as it belongs … Read more
Myths on What Rabbits Eat
Many myths surround what rabbits eat. These include the belief that they need lots of carrots or lettuce and regular amounts of commercial food. Although carrots can be enjoyed occasionally, … Read more
Lettuce Bolting
Lettuce bolting is inevitable. As we know, lettuce is a fast-growing, versatile plant that can be consumed at any stage of its life. It’s also available in hundreds of different … Read more
Pollinating Female Pumpkin Blossoms
Pollinating female pumpkin blossoms are very similar to pollinating squash blossoms. Both can be successfully grown the same way too. If you see a female pumpkin blossom that you wish … Read more
Fat White Worm In Soil And What To Do With Them
You may see fat white worm in soil that have brown heads when you amend it. What should you do when you see them? The first thing you should do … Read more
Flowering Carrots and What You Should Do
Flowering carrots are not an uncommon occurrence. It is often a sign that the plant is dead and unfit for consumption. After a few seeds are planted, flowering carrots will … Read more
Turk’s Turban Squash Growing Tips
It is orange-green and white with some warts and is also known as French Turban or Turk’s Cap. This is an older variety of French Turban, which dates back to … Read more
Money Tree Is Dying? Here is how to fix it
Root rot causes the leaves of a money tree to drop off, yellow, and droop. It is often caused by poor drainage or overwatering. The money tree’s leaves will turn brown … Read more
How to Keep Soil From Washing Out of Pots
One problem you may have encountered when keeping potted plants is when the soil keeps washing out of the pots. Potted plants need to be watered regularly in order to … Read more
Is It Important To Loosen The Roots Before Transplanting?
It’s important to loosen roots before transplanting your plant from pot to ground. Especially if the plant is not fragile because it helps the plant establish a healthier foundation for … Read more
Compost Storage: Tips on How To Store Correctly
Many gardeners use a variety of compost storage tips to keep excess material from going bad in the winter months. Spring, however, is the time of year that gardeners will … Read more
A Shovel, a Spade, and an Edger – What’s the Difference
Gardeners mistakenly use the terms “shovel” or “spade” or “edger” interchangeably when they’re actually three different tools. Organic gardeners, though, are likely to be knowledgeable about these tools, and their … Read more