String of pearls is an interesting succulent with spherical leaves that has captured the attention of plant lovers all over the world. But where does this drought-tolerant plant come from, and what does its natural environment look like? Let’s go on a trip to the native environment of string of pearls to see how this … Read more
It’s also called the snake plant or Sansevieria. The mother-in-law’s tongue plant is a popular and beautiful houseplant. This plant stands out wherever it goes thanks to its sword-shaped, upright leaves that come in different shades of green. Taking pictures of this plant can bring out its sharp edges and interesting patterns. Getting Great Shots … Read more
Squash plants have a very distinctive look with their large lobed leaves and spreading vines. But several weeds and wild plants can mimic the appearance of squash especially when young and small. This makes positively identifying squash difficult even for experienced gardeners. Learning to tell squash apart from lookalikes requires careful observation of key traits. … Read more
Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of cultivating miniature trees in containers The practice involves carefully pruning and shaping trees to create elegant living art But did you know you can also grow bonsai trees directly in the ground? Planting bonsai trees in the ground can offer some advantages for training and developing these miniaturized … Read more
Those who garden and want to eat fresh herbs all year don’t have to worry about winter cutting back their harvest. There are many types of herbs that do well in cool weather and can be grown all winter long. You can have fresh herbs from your own garden even when it’s snowing if you … Read more
Discovering tiny red bugs crawling around your house or garden can be alarming But not all small red insects and mites are pests or cause damage Some tiny scarlet-colored creatures are beneficial predators that feed on other nuisance bugs. So it’s important to identify red bugs correctly to know how to eliminate them or if … Read more
Walker’s Low Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’) is a popular perennial plant known for its aromatic gray-green foliage and beautiful spikes of blue-purple flowers. This compact mounding plant has graced many home gardens thanks to its long bloom time, drought tolerance and appeal to pollinators. However, some gardeners aren’t sure if Walker’s Low Catmint … Read more
The angel trumpet plant, also known as brugmansia, is a stunning tropical plant known for its large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. Providing the right fertilizer is key to keeping angel trumpet plants healthy and promoting abundant blooms. In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about fertilizing angel trumpet plants. Angel trumpet plants … Read more
Dahlias are one of the most beloved flowers for gardens and pink dahlias with yellow centers are exceptionally beautiful. Their two-tone blooms provide lovely pops of color and visual interest. If you’re looking to add some pink and yellow dahlias to your garden beds and borders this year you have plenty of gorgeous options to … Read more
It’s important to think about where to put your compost pile because it can affect how well and quickly you compost. When I first started composting, I quickly learned that where you put your pile does matter for getting good compost. This ultimate guide will show you all the important things you need to think … Read more