Growing a garden takes time, dedication, and careful planning. If you have a green thumb, you’re likely to produce a successful, flourishing garden, but folks without a green thumb will have a more challenging time keeping their plants alive. However,…
Growing up in Nigeria, Layo George watched her mother deliver countless babies in her own home and the homes of her closest friends. For much of her life, George thought she would follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a midwife.…
The Rose of Sharon is a versatile and beautiful flower shrub that has captured the fascination of gardeners for centuries. With its stunning blooms and unique growth habit, this shrub adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. One of…
Whether this is your first season planning a garden or you’re an experienced gardener who wants to add some bold accents to your flower bed, you can’t go wrong with red. It’s widely regarded as the color of passion, and…
Squirrels can be a thorn in any gardener’s side at the best of times, and it often seems no bulb is safe from these tenacious scavengers. However, these cheeky little fellas can be particularly problematic during the fall when their…
If you stroll long enough through a forest or park you’ll likely see a tree or two that has been adorned with a white ribbon tied around the trunk. This is not to be confused with decorative ribbons, which are…
Collecting and storing seeds is an essential practice for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Not only does it allow you to preserve unique plant varieties, but it also enables you to save money, keep a consistent supply of seeds, and ensure…
Chickweed is a common weed that can be found in many landscapes and gardens. It is an annual plant that grows in moist, shady areas with fertile soils. Chickweed has a shallow rootstock and features small, smooth, oval-shaped leaves along…
The Swan River Daisy, also known by its botanical name Brachyscome iberidifolia, is a stunning flowering plant that is native to the Swan River region in Western Australia. This vibrant and versatile plant attracts attention with its beautiful blue, purple,…
If you’ve noticed a dark, unsightly substance clinging to your plant leaves, it’s most likely sooty mold. This type of mold often finds a home on hostas that are situated beneath trees—especially those harboring sap-sucking insects like aphids. These pests feed…