Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Lucy Clark 8, 2024 1:48 pm EST The process of picking out and setting up a real Christmas tree is a tradition many families cherish. While the maintenance portion of Christmas tree care is a…
Buying vegetables in bulk almost always leaves you with a plastic mesh bag in tow. The colorful nets house the onions or avocados, and then it is off to the trash they go. Unfortunately, these produce bags are not recyclable,…
Spring is a joyous time with so many things to appreciate in nature. Singing birds, sunny mornings, and bright flowers are just some of the things that make springtime such a delightful season. But for some, spring marks the beginning of…
Companion planting is the practice of growing different plant species near each other, and farmers have been using it for generations to boost crop production. It helps gardeners stay organized and maximize their space by grouping plants that like the same…
The Dianthus flower, ideally known as Dianthus plumarius, is a beautiful flowering plant that comes in various colors, including pink and white. These dianthuses are commonly grown in gardens, rockeries, and borders, adding color and fragrance to landscapes. In fact,…
When it comes to fertilizers, you may have noticed a series of numbers on the package. These numbers represent the N-P-K values of the fertilizer and they are important for understanding its composition and how it affects plant growth. The…
When it comes to managing pests in your yard and garden, prevention is always better than cure. One key area to focus on is the soil. Understanding the conditions that pests thrive in can help you make better planting decisions…
Most people would agree that squirrels are adorable little furry creatures. The thought of them evokes storybook images of natural, woodsy scenes where tiny animals frolic about without a care in the world. Unfortunately, in the real world, squirrels can…
Oral hygiene technology has come a long way over the years. The modern manual toothbrush was invented nearly 250 years ago, in 1780 by William Addis, as per Smile Concepts Dentistry. However, it would take until around the 1950s before…
If you’re looking to embrace the benefits of growing your own vegetables but don’t have a lot of space or have limited ground options, container gardening is the perfect solution! It allows you to create your own small garden in…