The Chinese money plant, also known as the missionary plant lefse plant or pilea peperomioides, is a popular houseplant known for its coin-shaped, round leaves. However, it’s common to notice the leaves on this plant becoming curled, wrinkled, or misshapen. Leaf curl on a Chinese money plant is usually a sign that something is wrong … Read more
The snow in the summer plant, also known as Cerastium tomentosum, is a low-growing perennial that produces a stunning carpet of white blooms in late spring and early summer when most other plants are just starting to wake up With its woolly, silvery-grey foliage and abundant flowers, it truly resembles freshly fallen snow during the … Read more
Why Are There So Many Flies in My Garden? Tackling an Insect Infestation As a passionate gardener, I’ve dealt with my fair share of pest problems over the years. But few issues have been as frustratingly persistent as the seasonal influx of flies that seem to descend upon my garden in droves once warmer weather … Read more
Wisteria vines have pretty flowers and can get pretty big over time. If your wisteria has grown too big for where it is now, you may be thinking about moving it to a different spot. Moving a wisteria vine that is already established is hard, but it can be done with care and planning. Why … Read more
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! I’ve been absolutely obsessed with this gorgeous purple-blue beauty lately, and I just had to share everything I know about the Dark Blue Moody Blues Speedwell (Veronica ‘Novaverblu’). Trust me, once you see these stunning blooms in your garden, you’ll be as excited as I am! What Makes Dark Blue … Read more
Bush cucumbers are a lovely type that are great for gardens with limited space. If you’ve never grown bush cucumbers before, you might be wondering how big they get. This whole guide will tell you everything you need to know about their sizes and how they grow. Bush cucumbers also called bush pickling cucumbers are … Read more
Lime trees are one of my favorite citrus plants. They make any garden look nice and be useful with their lush green leaves, sweet-smelling white flowers, and sour green fruits. But because there are so many kinds of lime, it can be hard to tell what a lime tree really looks like. In this complete … Read more
People like to snack on sunflower seeds, which are also very healthy. You may be wondering how long sunflower seeds last if you’ve ever bought a big bag and not eaten them all right away. Sunflower seeds have a different shelf life depending on how they are stored and whether they are raw, roasted, shelled, … Read more
Peach season is finally here! These sweet juicy stone fruits are an absolute treat during the summer months. However once you devour the tasty flesh, you’re often left with a hard, inedible peach pit. Before tossing them in the trash, consider these 12 creative ways to make use of peach pits. Grow Your Own Peach … Read more
Seeing an agave flower bloom is always a spectacular sight. The towering flower stalks resemble Dr. Seuss trees come to life. But this marks the end of the first stage in the agave’s life cycle. These sculptural succulents are monocarpic, meaning they die after flowering just once. However, they live on by producing offsets or … Read more