Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Sakshi Khaitan 9, 2024 7:00 am EST A neotropical native, the monkeypod trees (Albizia/Pithecellobium saman) have naturalized in several US territories, particularly Hawaii – the home to the iconic Hitachi tree. Granted, they’re tall, gaining between…
As active as you may be during your waking life, sleep is vital to help sustain you physically and mentally. Without quality sleep, you might find yourself more irritable during the day while also having problems focusing on work. Most…
Planting a tree in your yard is an exciting endeavor that brings numerous benefits both personally and environmentally. On a personal level, it’s an investment in the future, as trees often outlive their human caretakers, providing beauty and a lasting…
When you’re asleep, you may experience some common behaviors like snoring or having nightmares. But what if your snoring is replaced by moaning or groaning, or your nightmares are more like night terrors? These are examples of parasomnias, or abnormal…
Perennials are a new garden’s best friend. These plants are known for their ability to naturalize, making them the easiest option for any beginner gardener. With their showy blossoms and vibrant colors, perennials can add a pop of life to…
No, this is not a typo – we indeed said goats. You’ve heard of landscaping and possibly even manscaping, but today, we’re talking about goatscaping. It’s for people who have made a serious commitment to making changes in their lives…
The Victorian era is commonly associated with visuals like large bustle skirts, fanciful hats, ornate architecture, and dramatic furnishing. The time period gave us Gothic literary treasures like Edgar Allen Poe and Mary Shelley, as well as romantic figures like…
A lawn that isn’t lush or green is rarely in healthy shape. For grass that suddenly appears as rusty as grandma’s long-lost cast iron, the diagnosis is most likely a fungal disease called “lawn rust.” Also dubbed grass rust or…
While there are a wide variety of ways people choose to decorate their yards, most folks won’t stick a large number of plastic forks pointy side up into their grass for aesthetic value. That doesn’t mean you’ll never find plastic utensils…
Hydrangeas, also known as hortensias, are vibrant flowering plants that can brighten any garden with their bountiful, globular blooms. Mostly easy to maintain, some shrub varieties like the Annabelle Hydrangea and Mopheads may require extra care before heavy rain to…
