When it comes to contributing to the health of your other plants and your garden’s overall soil quality, there is no better team player than comfrey. This is the plant you should grow in your garden for healthy soil. It…
Dahlias are stunning flowers that come in all shapes and sizes. Some look like daisies with flat petals, while others take on a spherical shape with many curled-up petals. All are stunning and deserve a place in the garden. If…
If your grass seems taller every time you turn around, you’re not imagining things. Most types of lawn grass grow at least 0.2 inches every day during the summer. That’s over an inch every week! Before you know it, you have to…
Depression can loom over you like a dark unmoving cloud. While many effective treatments are available, everyone is different, and pinpointing the proper medication can take lots of effort, trial, and error. Depression presents in many forms with symptoms such…
Gelatin, the household ingredient ubiquitous in jiggly desserts and candies, has found itself another use as a nitrogen fertilizer for your container garden. Being a source of animal protein, the microorganisms present in the soil break it down and convert…
The azalea bush is a popular ornamental plant known for its beautiful flowers and attractive foliage. It is grown in gardens and plantings all around the world, where it adds a bright splash of color and a touch of elegance…
If you love salads, then you know the goodness of fresh greens. What could be better than picking your own salad ingredients right from your garden? Growing greens in a pot is a fun and easy way to include fresh…
A properly functioning sewer system hidden beneath your home can make you forget just how messy life can be. Sewer systems have vent pipes on the roofs of houses, and though they release gas, you can’t smell it from the…
If you’re thinking of adding a bush to your garden or yard, you might be weighing the options between holly and boxwood. These two plant types are popular choices for gardeners, but it’s quite easy to mix them up if…
Facing an onslaught of insects in your garden? Let’s talk about a potential game-changer: the floss flower. This plant isn’t just a pretty addition to your garden; it’s a formidable foe against those pesky garden invaders. Scientifically known as Ageratum houstonianum,…