Fritillaria bulbs are a fun and unique way to give your spring garden a bold, exotic look. These unusual bulbs are sure to please with their checkered, nodding flowers that come in a crazy number of colors, shapes, and patterns. If you want to grow these beautiful plants again next year, you must plant the … Read more
As a cannabis grower, finding little black dots on your weed leaves can be alarming. At first glance they look like tiny insects, but on closer inspection you’ll see they are actually blemishes on the leaves themselves. Where do these pesky black dots come from and what, if anything, should you do about them? Read … Read more
Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants, thanks to their easy care, fun trailing leaves, and ability to produce babies that can be propagated. But even low maintenance spider plants can encounter problems. If your spider plant starts looking a little under the weather, don’t give up on it just yet! With some … Read more
One of the most popular types of bonsai trees to keep inside is the ficus. They come in over 800 different types and are liked for being hardy, having lush leaves, and having a tropical feel. But it can be hard to figure out how often to water a ficus bonsai. Too little water can … Read more
Red robin (Photinia x fraseri) is a popular ornamental shrub known for its bright red new growth that fades to bronze and then green as the leaves mature Proper pruning is key to keeping a red robin healthy, encouraging ample flower production, and maintaining excellent red foliage. Why Pruning is Important for Red Robin Pruning … Read more
Putting a small tree in a pot and putting it on a patio, balcony, or small yard can improve its look and feel. But it takes some knowledge and work to keep a tree alive and healthy in a pot for a long time. This article will talk about how long trees can live in … Read more
Aloe vera is a well-known succulent that is known for being healing and easy to take care of. But over time, aloe plants can get top heavy and fall over. This is what happens when the plant gets too big for its pot and puts too much weight on the top. There are a few … Read more
Anyone who grows tomatoes will enjoy the experience of getting juicy, tasty tomatoes. Wind burn, on the other hand, can hurt your precious tomato plants and make the fruit less than ideal. This article will talk about what causes wind burn on tomatoes and how to keep it from ruining your crop. What Causes Wind … Read more
As a gardener, I’m always eager to get my peas growing as early as possible. After all fresh garden peas are infinitely tastier than store-bought frozen peas. However patience is required, as transplanting pea seedlings at the right time is key to getting a productive pea harvest. In this article, I’ll walk through when and … Read more
Rowan mountain ash trees, which are also called European mountain ash or sorbus aucuparia, are beautiful ornamental trees that add a lot of interest to the garden all year long. With their clusters of white flowers in the spring, bright orange-red berries in the fall, and colorful fall leaves, it’s easy to see why gardeners … Read more