One of the most famous stories in the history of science is the tale of Isaac Newton and the apple tree. As the story goes, Newton was sitting below an apple tree in the garden of his childhood home when…
As a gardener, you may be familiar with growing roses. These stunning flowers have captured the hearts of many with their beauty and fragrance. There are approximately 18,000 different species of roses, ranging from wild varieties to cultivated hybrids. In…
HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” follows divorced couple Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack as they navigate house flipping in Southern California, including Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, and Hollywood, via The Cinemaholic. We just can’t get enough of the ex-couple because,…
In order to grow that gorgeous lawn that everyone’s looking to have, you have to plant grass. This concept might seem foreign to those of us who assume grass just appears out of thin air once you buy a house,…
The MSU Extension provides valuable resources and information for gardeners looking to cultivate cool-season vegetables. These vegetables are able to tolerate cooler temperatures and are best grown in spring or fall when heat is less likely to be a problem.…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “How do I get rid of spiders in my house fast?” is a trending question that magnifies the thrill of confronting the eight-legged intruders. In reality, typical house-bound arachnids are…
If you can think back to your childhood, can you recall any bedtime routines that stood out for you? Did your mom read you a story from your favorite book so you could fall asleep faster? Or was it the…
The bird of paradise plant, native to parts of South Africa, goes by several monikers, including strelitzia, crane flower, and the scientific name strelitzia reginae. The explosion of color in its flowers — a vibrant combination of orange and blues —…
Although anyone of any age can experience depression, BrainsWay reports that, on average, major depressive disorder sets in between the ages of 35 and 40. Yet research shows rates of depression appear to be increasing amongst alternate age groups, reports…
When it comes to easy-to-grow perennial plants, you can’t go wrong with creeping phlox and mounding phlox. These plants, both belonging to the Phlox family, provide thick leaf coverage and beautiful foliage that can brighten up any garden or landscaping…