In the world of gardening and landscaping, one common problem that many people face is the issue of black walnut trees and their effect on other plants and flowers. While black walnut trees can be a beautiful addition to any…
Snakes can be found throughout the U.S., with Texas being a popular hotspot. In fact, you may have already had a few encounters yourself. While some people don’t mind, perhaps you would prefer to keep snakes out of your yard.…
If you don’t want to buy your garden seeds, know that the process for collecting seeds is different for most garden vegetables. For peppers, you can simply let the fruits ripen on the plant, cut them open, and collect seeds.…
Winter lettuce is a cool-weather crop that can be planted in the summer and grown throughout the colder months. Unlike its summer counterpart, winter lettuce seeds don’t mind the cold and actually thrive in it. There are many varieties of…
No matter your reason for not wanting to take your makeup off before going to bed, it’s not going to be good enough — because sleeping in makeup is riskier than you think. “Sleeping with makeup is really bad, as…
Jade plants are quite popular among houseplant enthusiasts due to their beautiful blooms and their ability to thrive with minimal care. Also known as Crassula ovata, jade plants are succulents that are native to South Africa. Despite their reputation for…
If you’re into gardening, you know that composting is a great way to recycle organic waste and feed your plants with nutrient-rich soil. But what about tomatoes? Can you compost them? The short answer is yes, you can compost tomatoes,…
Tomato blight is a common problem that many gardeners face when growing their own tomatoes. Blight is a botanical disease caused by various pathogens, often spread through wind, watering, and touch. If not treated, it can be deadly for tomato…
As you grab that second cup of coffee and head out the door, your perky neighbor waves as he comes back from walking the dog. He doesn’t have coffee, but he seems to have more energy. According to WebMD, that…
You’ve already crawled into bed when you remember that you didn’t take out your contacts. It can’t make that much difference to sleep in them, can it? Just this once? According to science, though, it actually can make a big…