Heirloom vegetables are a fascinating part of gardening and food history. These varieties have been passed down through generations, often with unique stories behind them. While modern agriculture has focused on breeding plants for durability and high yields, heirloom vegetables…
Filling a prescription for a new medication can be a bit intimidating with the long pages of drug warnings, interactions, and lists of possible side effects. If your doctor has recently prescribed Lexapro, you may be wondering just what to…
If you’re looking to add a touch of tropical beauty to your home, propagating Dieffenbachia is a great option. This gorgeous plant, also known as Dumb Cane, is characterized by its large, leafless stems and vibrant green foliage. While Dieffenbachia…
Well-known for their home renovation show, “Property Brothers: Forever Home,” brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott do everything they can to make any starter dwelling feel cozy and homey with just a few changes. They’ve completely transformed their clients’ dream homes…
One of the most common animals you can find in your yard is the squirrel. These flighty rodents are a delight to those who find them cute, but to many homeowners, we would just as soon have them gone. While…
Flower beds add a beautiful and inviting warmth to any home. Unfortunately, planting them right next to your house can cause issues that may affect the structural integrity of your residence, resulting in costly repairs or even devaluing your property.…
Japanese beetles might be considered cool-looking if they weren’t so destructive to your hydrangeas (and many other nearby plants). In fact, these pests are one of the main reasons you might want to think twice about planting hydrangeas in your…
Peonies are very long-lived perennials (known to live up to a hundred years or more) and reliable spring bloomers. But sometimes their blooming habits change over time, and they put out fewer or smaller blooms or stop flowering altogether. I’ve…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one-third of adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep each night. How much sleep is enough? A 2024 study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours for adults.…
If you’re a fan of the color purple, then purple sage bush is the perfect plant for you. Also known as Salvia dorrii, this species of sage is native to the southwestern United States and has beautiful silver-gray foliage. Purple…