Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Darby Wagler 1, 2024 1:28 pm EST Before you can start placing ornaments on your Christmas tree, there’s a less enjoyable step you need to complete: Fluffing the branches. Though fluffing is not the most fun…
Are you looking for a way to add dramatic color and appeal to your garden? Consider planting gladiolus (gladiolus spp) bulbs in your yard. This plant — which can reach a height as tall as 5 feet depending on the…
Have you ever wondered if fruit trees attract wasps? Well, the answer is yes. Wasps are naturally attracted to sweet fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, and damsons. Their keen sense of smell leads them straight to these juicy treats.…
If you are a gardener and want to add a touch of color to your vegetable patch, consider growing yellow pear tomatoes. These small, teardrop-shaped fruits are bright yellow and are similar in flavor to a plum tomato. The plants…
Saffron is a highly prized and expensive spice that is confidently cultivated in a variety of climates. The flowering plant, known as Crocus Sativus, is grown for the harvest of its stigma, which is where saffron comes from. Harvesting saffron…
Pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) are widely appreciated for their beautiful and vibrant flowers, which come in a variety of bicolored and splash designs. Growing pansies in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil encourages their healthy growth and flowering. Pansies can be planted in…
Buttercups look delightful when they paint a field yellow with their little yellow flowers. Though you might want to welcome them into your yard, there’s one variety you should keep far away: Ranunculus repens. Some buttercup species are indistinguishable from…
Good quality sleep can help your brain repair from the previous day, according to the National Institutes of Health. Sleep also helps ward off chronic diseases such as dementia and heart disease. According to a new study published in the journal…
Chamomile has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb in many cultures. The sweet, daisy-like plant has been used to treat everything from digestive issues and wound healing to respiratory infections. It even appears in the ancient…
Dealing with anxiety can be tough, but some people are actually so good at living with it that they can accomplish daily tasks and may even seem to be very successful. These people have what is referred to as high-functioning…