With summer upon us, we all want our lawns to be as green as possible. So it’s natural to sometimes go overboard with the hose or sprinkler, which, as you might have guessed, is the top watering mistake people make with…
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a beautiful ornamental plant that climbs and crawls through gardens without much need for attention. The dark green leaves of this plan, which tend to have lighter and darker spots, contribute to its overall impressive…
Planting trees at home, no matter the species, is no simple feat. Whether you start the process with seeds or with a young sapling, figuring out what your infant tree needs as it inches toward maturity requires both practice and…
To bring more birds into your yard, you could add a few more birdfeeders, but those take maintenance and continuous filling to keep the feathered friends interested. A simpler option could be not cleaning up your yard as often. In…
Late summer-blooming annuals like cosmos, zinnias, hollyhocks, sunflowers, cleome, and calendula put out plenty of seeds as their flowering season winds down. You can collect these seeds and store them to plant the following spring. There’s no special skill needed…
Growing your own fresh vegetables in backyard beds or patio planters is a gift from Mother Nature. However, some produce varieties can make gardening seem like a curse. Popular veggies like tomatoes, peppers, and beans are garden staples because they…
When it comes to repotting snake plants, getting the process right can make all the difference. Snake plants (Sansevieria) are popular houseplants known for their air-purifying properties and easy care. However, like any other plant, they eventually outgrow their pots…
Tomatillos are small green or purple fruits that are also known as husk tomatoes. They are native to America and have been cultivated for centuries. The seeds of a tomatillo are small and round, measuring about 1/8 inch in diameter.…
If you’re someone who enjoys eggs for breakfast, you may want to share the wealth with your orchid plant. Eggs not only contain valuable nutrients for your body, but their shells can promote healthy orchid growth, as they are an…
A well-groomed lawn is like a gourmet pizza — delightful to the senses, but its beauty lies in mastering the intricate recipe. Enter the unsung hero holding this harmony between lawn care ingredients together: metal edging. Picture edging as the…