Composting is a great way to improve the quality of life for your plants. Using organic matter can increase the health of the soil, help the ground preserve water, and control pests. Fortunately, all you need for your backyard compost…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Sandy Baker 10, 2024 1:30 pm EST It’s given you lots of beautiful blooms over the years, but now that rose bush in your garden is overgrown, struggling to thrive, or simply in the way…
Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a succulent-like plant that is commonly found in gardens. Despite being considered a weed by some, it has many uses and health benefits that make it a popular choice for both culinary and…
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is a versatile and attractive evergreen tree or shrub that is native to Asia. Its blue-green foliage and bushy habit make it a popular choice for landscaping in urban areas. Chinese juniper has a rich history…
No other event heralds the onset of spring quite like the arrival of the first hummingbird in your backyard. Watching one of these tiny jeweled birds flutter around your feeder is a joy to behold. For this reason, it’s important…
Both novice and experienced orchid enthusiasts are often intrigued by the idea of growing orchids from seed. While the process may seem daunting, it is indeed possible to plant orchid seeds and successfully grow orchids from scratch. For those orchid…
Do you ever find yourself sleeping differently depending on the moon phase? So many things can affect your sleep, including how fast you fall asleep, how long you sleep, your sleep stages, and the quality of your sleep. According to NASA,…
Cleaning up after your last party? Before you dump that flat bottle of Coca-Cola down the drain, take a stroll out to your garden and drizzle that syrupy liquid all over your compost heap. It might seem counterintuitive as many…
Stray kitties are not always the most welcome guests in our yards. While sometimes they are sweet and cute, they have the potential to pose all kinds of issues. As they are not typically well-acclimated to humans, they can easily…
The Arrowhead plant, also known as Syngonium podophyllum, is a native plant of Central and South America. It is classified as a houseplant and is considered to be one of the best indoor plants for its minimal care requirements and…