It’s no secret how important a good night’s sleep is for your health. Sleep can improve your mood, mental health, cognitive function, and physical health, according to a 2024 article in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. To ensure you get…
Borage, a beautiful blue flowering herb, is commonly grown in gardens as an annual. It is a hardy plant that is relatively easy to grow from seed, making it a popular choice among gardeners. Borage is known for its vibrant…
If you live next to rowdy neighbors, have a partner who snores, or you’re just a light sleeper, you may have considered a variety of options to help you get a good night’s sleep. While some people opt for white…
Cutworms, the larvae of small brown or tan moths with bands, are notorious for the harm they inflict on various plants, including grasses, herbs, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and even weeds. Their name “cutworm” is derived from their destructive behavior of…
Starting a fresh garden in the spring should be exciting, but if your garden looks the same every year, you might find yourself peeping over the fence to steal a little inspiration from your neighbors. Fear not; there are plenty of beyond…
If you have a home garden, then you have to be prepared to deal with the ugly as well as see the beautiful. Your fruits and flowers will bring you joy, but weed growth is a monster that never quite…
The Common Plantain, scientifically known as Plantago major, is a versatile plant that offers a plethora of services to our everyday life. Growing almost everywhere, even in our own backyards, this inconspicuous plant is often overlooked as just another weed.…
Snoring while catching some zzzs is common. But if your snoring has gone from just irritating your sleep partner to the “irregular breathing” territory, you may have a disorder called sleep apnea (via Cleveland Clinic). Sleep apnea is when you…
Anxiety has both short-term and long-term impacts on our health. But what about impacts to blood pressure (also known as hypertension)? First, it helps to know that anxiety is a broad term that can denote someone having an occasional intense…
The indoor azalea, scientifically known as Rhododendron simsii, is a beautiful flowering plant that brings the charm of spring indoors during the late winter months when frost still lingers outside. This compact plant, which belongs to the genus Rhododendron, can…