When the day ahead of us shows no signs of slowing down, a catnap can serve as a welcome break. Survey research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in partnership with Sleep Cycle found that over 30% of adults partake…
When it comes to designing a water feature, there are various factors to consider. Aquaticum and umbellatus are two popular water plants that can greatly enhance the beauty of any water feature. They’re easy to obtain and generally require very…
It’s easy to get carried away in the garden when all your plants are tiny seeds. But once they have growth spurts and flop over, you realize just how many stakes and supports you need to keep everything standing up.…
A steady fixative in most perfumes, the iris plant — named after the rainbow-riding Greek goddess — has become a regular feature in ornamental gardens, thanks to its iridescent inflorescence. Hardy to zones 3 to 9, the six-petaled flower plant…
Most of us have done it at some point — we grab a good book or turn on a TV show and then get comfortable on the recliner, ready to relax and unwind before bed. Hours later, we wake up,…
Sleep can elude you after a stressful day. As you sit in bed, you recall the rude comment from your boss or the coworker who complained about the deadline of that big project. You toss on your other side as…
The correct strategy against late blight in potatoes involves a combination of preventive measures, timely intervention, and careful cultivation practices. Late blight, caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating disease that affects potato crops worldwide. It is particularly…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Watching the birds that come to the feeders in your yard during the cold winter months is a simple joy of life at home. But this pleasurable pursuit becomes a problem…
Anxiety is something Americans are all too familiar with — it affects 40 million American adults or roughly 18% of the population each year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Anxiety disorders can be debilitating, interfering…
Scores of homeowners foray into the world of gardening by growing tomatoes. Although seeing red gems with green foliage is pleasing enough, adding a rainbow of color through zinnias (Zinnia spp.) doesn’t hurt. Available in hues from light pastels to…