Buying a fresh bouquet of flowers for your home every month or every week isn’t sustainable for most people. Instead, some savvy gardeners are growing their own cut flower gardens in their backyards. Cut flower gardens are an economical way…
Valerian is an herb native to certain parts of Asia and many parts of Europe. It has been used as a sleep aid since ancient Greek and Roman times (via WebMD). It can be found today as herbal supplements or…
Use of the sleep-aid supplement melatonin for children has grown over the course of the last nine years, reports the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. While thought to be a more natural alternative to prescription sleep-aids, this doesn’t mean supplements…
Raking the dead leaves on your lawn every autumn can be extremely hard work, especially if you have a large yard with lots of deciduous trees. However, although conventional wisdom states that a leaf-free autumn lawn is ideal, letting the…
Have you ever bought a new houseplant and left it to grow until the plant is completely root-bound, then repotted it and wondered why, months or even years later, the plant just doesn’t seem to want to grow to its…
Downy mildew is a common plant disease that affects a wide range of vegetables and other living plants. It is caused by a fungus-like organism called Plasmopara, which thrives in high humidity and wet conditions. The disease is characterized by…
Have you ever caught yourself staring at an assortment of lush flowering plants in hanging baskets and wishing you had them in your empty planters at home? Well, you can usher in the joy of spring or simply enliven the…
Chaste tree, or Vitex agnus-castus, is a stunning flowering plant native to Europe. Known for its beautiful spires of purple-lavender blossoms, this tree can bring a splash of color to any garden. The chaste tree is usually grown as a…
Nemesia flowers are popular perennials that are known for their stunning blossoms and fragrant scent. They are proven to be a great addition to any garden, adding color and beauty to borders and flower beds. These flowers are easy to…
You had plans to fertilize the lawn today, but then it rained. The grass is saturated, but your time is limited. Before you add fertilizer to wet grass, realize that the money and time you spend doing so may not be…