Throughout winter, we dream of the gorgeous spring and summer blooms that await us when the warm weather returns. Unfortunately, we are not the only ones waiting for those flowers to emerge. Slugs can damage every part of a plant…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Sakshi Khaitan 8, 2024 12:00 pm EST A Madagascar native, majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis) has long since lost its wild touch to become a landscaping favorite. Even homeowners living outside USDA growing zones 10 to 11 haven’t…
Garden Edible Gardening By Kate Nicholson 16, 2024 11:00 am EST On healthy fruit trees, branches reaching for the sky focus on girth and leaf growth, whereas horizontal branches produce more fruit earlier. Saplings less than a year old are small…
Peonies are a beloved garden perennial. Their gorgeous, dependable spring blooms in shades of red, white, and pink make them a classic choice for formal or cottage gardens. They’re also excellent cut flowers. Peonies are long-lived and fairly easy to care…
You might not be used to the idea of using compost as lawn fertilizer, but it’s a great practice with lots of benefits. Think of compost as your garden’s superfood — you create a rich, earthy substance by letting organic…
When it comes to growing yuccas, there are several common problems that may arise. Pests, humidity, and moving can all impact the health of your yucca plant. In the summer months, yuccas may be susceptible to pests such as spores…
Stress is more than just an unpleasant feeling, it’s an actual stone-cold killer. Besides making you tense and putting you in a bad mood, stress can put you at risk for deadly conditions including heart attacks, according to the American…
“Don’t worry, be happy.” This lyrical advice may sound simplistic, but as it turns out, it’s a solid suggestion. Surprisingly, happiness has a huge effect on your health. Being in a bad mood can have quite an adverse effect on…
Picture the shock of finding your painstakingly tendered flowers and veggies, once the pride of your backyard, are now riddled with misshapen holes, thanks to the relentless onslaught of one of gardening’s most notorious enemies — slugs. These silent invaders…
A sandbox can add some flair to any backyard, especially during the warmer months of the year when you may spend more time in your garden. However, while it can be exciting to use, pesky bugs can sometimes worm their…