When we think about the fact that the only elements plants really need to survive are water, air, and sunlight, it’s easy to convince ourselves that keeping them in our homes should be easy. Yet, how many times have we…
Sleep is critical in helping you think more clearly, balancing your immune system, settling your blood pressure, and regulating your hormones, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Sleep is especially important in supporting children’s growth and development,…
Beautiful flower arrangements come in many shapes, colors, and sizes with different flowers for different occasions. Whether you are creating a grand centerpiece for a wedding table or a small vase of wildflowers for a garden party, you want your…
There are few things more disappointing than coming home from a vacation to find all your plants dried out and dead. Luckily self-watering planters are available to make sure your plants don’t suffer just because you’re out of town. While…
Growing geraniums can often result in spindly and leggy stems. To prevent this, it is important to prune geraniums regularly and correctly, especially when they have finished blooming. Pruning helps to promote healthier and bushier growth, prevent the plants from…
Known for their colorful blooms, petunias (Petunia spp.) make some of the best annual flowers for your garden because they bloom fast and last all summer long. The trumpet-shaped blossoms come in just about every color imaginable, and the plants…
Between purchasing materials to keep out pests, finding the best soil and compost mixes, and creating the perfect environment through fertilizers and plant food, gardening can quickly become an expensive hobby. While saving money and repurposing household supplies is attractive…
Cucuzza squash, also known as Italian squash or gourd, is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. This long, firm-textured and inedible squash is a type of gourd that belongs to the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes. The…
The Snow-Snow Fruit is a spicy and succulent fruit that is native to snowy areas where it grows on trees. The fruit is known for its unique flavor and is often used in a variety of dishes. In fact, the…
What does baby shampoo have to do with lawns? Baby shampoo is uniquely formulated to be gentle on a child’s skin, not burn their eyes, and still lather them up with a good, sudsy clean. For lawns, it works as…