What’s better than a patch of zinnias in your garden? Perhaps it’s a multipurpose flower bed that has zinnia-friendly herbs. Finding a companion for zinnias can be a challenge since they need all the sunlight they can get and prefer…
If you have questions about a versatile and delicious green to add to your salads, look no further than mizuna greens. With their mustardy flavor, they are a perfect addition to any salad or stir-fry. Mizuna greens are a variety…
After a long winter, we are all ready to bring color back into our gardens with some bright flowers. This spring, you should consider growing cosmos flowers. Standing on thin green stems, featuring plenty of petals in an array of…
Deadheading lilies is a crucial task for any gardener. Not only does it make your garden look neater, but it also encourages the lilies to produce more flowers. In case you don’t know, deadheading is the process of removing the…
If you grow roses, it’s basically inevitable that you’ll encounter black spot. This dreaded fungal disease was discovered in the U.S. in the 1830s and affects almost all rose varieties — although a few types are more resistant than others.…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Rose Okeke 14, 2024 6:00 pm EST Homeowners spend plenty of time and stacks of dollars to make sure their lawns are in tip-top shape. If it hasn’t rained in a while and you notice…
As your period approaches, if you find yourself tossing and turning during the night or needing more time to fall asleep at bedtime, you’re not alone. According to the Sleep Foundation, for those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the chances of…
If you feel all jingle-jangly inside during the festive holidays rather than joyously wanting to sing “Jingle Bells,” then you’re not alone. In fact, a 2024 study by OnePoll found that an astonishing 88% of those surveyed found Christmas to…
There are many tools available to help treat depression — medication, exercise, therapy — and science is now showing that proper nutrition can help as well. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), depression affected 8.4% of U.S. adults in…
Because wellness is a term that’s tossed around a lot, it might be hard to pin down exactly what it means. While everyone’s concept of wellness may be different, there are a few key pillars that help provide a general…