6 Popular Tips That Are Actually Killing Your Houseplants
If there is one thing you learn pretty quickly when you bring a houseplant home, it’s that not killing your plant often turns out to be a lot harder than …
If there is one thing you learn pretty quickly when you bring a houseplant home, it’s that not killing your plant often turns out to be a lot harder than …
What if you were unable to… Now is the moment where you get to fill in the blank. To say that the last few years were full of change would …
The amazing thing about seeds is that these tiny little specks contain everything needed to create a whole new plant. With a little moisture and some time in the dirt, …
No fruit screams tropical summer paradise like a mango. Whether it’s the bright yellowy-orange color or the stunning green leaves with a touch of red, these trees are wonderful additions …
People drink over two billion cups of coffee every day. Most of the commercially grown coffee is found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. This big business …
When it comes to making gardening a little easier, having the right tools for the job can make all the difference in the world. But what are the best gardening …
Cucumbers, like tomatoes, are on every gardeners planting list. Perhaps it is because they taste great together in salads, or maybe because you envision a jar of homemade pickles in …
Ants are among the world’s most successful animals. With more than 13,000 known species to date (and thousands more still to be discovered), ants are found on every landmass except …
For many a plant lover, seeing the leaves of a favorite plant turn a color other than green is cause for alarm. After all, leaves are the most visible indicator …
Pothos, commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, is leading the forefront of the recent houseplant boom. For many, this humble plant is the one that starts their houseplant obsession, and it’s …
Companion planting is all the rage among backyard gardeners. It’s part science with a generous pinch of trial and error, followed by passing down the tradition of what works. After …
No one enjoys unexpected houseguests, especially those of the rodent variety. Chilly winter weather makes your home extra inviting for mice escaping the cold, making it a typical time for …
In recent years it has become popular to grow coffee plants indoors. They have a stunning shape and their glossy green leaves make them ideal houseplants. While it is possible …
As spring approaches and seed sowing comes into full swing, you’ll be hit with tons of advice on how to get it right. This advice can help beginner gardeners, or …
One of the most important aspects of gardening is fertilizing. Whenever we grow crops in the soil, we remove nutrients. To continue to grow food year after year, we have …
You’ve got a healthy African violet that you’ve kept thriving for ages. You water it carefully to avoid crown rot. Its leaves are pristine emerald green, without any burn spots, …
An overflowing bucket of freshly picked tomatoes is every gardener’s dream. Red ones, yellow ones, purple ones, striped ones and, finally, green ones both ripe and unripe. My Grandma had …
Humans have been bringing plants inside the home for thousands of years. Not only do they clean the air and brighten up a room, they carry all sorts of intangible …
Unless you live under a rock (It’s okay, I do too, it’s quieter.), then you know that houseplants are hot. You can thank broke millennials for breathing new life into …
Square foot gardening is one of the most beginner-friendly gardening methods going. The genius behind it is that it makes the entire gardening process approachable. No matter what stage you’re …
Wildflowers are supposed to be easy to grow. At least that is the common thought. But not all of them are quite so easy-going. Some wildflowers can be downright finicky, …
Forget all of the other lists you’ve seen on the internet that tell you what to grow in a raised bed; this is the only one you need. Raised beds …
Houseplants have exploded in popularity in recent years. You can’t scroll through social media feeds without coming across at least one self-proclaimed plant parent proudly showing off their plant children. …
Around the middle of the winter, many a gardener starts to get “the itch”. It usually starts when we open our mailbox and find that first seed catalog. Right there …