With their characteristic red bracts, poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) have become synonymous with the holiday season. The lush foliage turns from deep green to red as the days get shorter, with clusters of small, yellow flowers appearing during December and January. Although…
If you’ve got a well-developed green thumb, then you probably already know that maintaining an optimal soil pH is essential for fostering ideal plant growth. In essence, soil pH serves as the environmental equilibrium for plants. The pH level influences…
Herbs tend to be the easiest types of plants to find companions for, and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) isn’t any different. The plant already has so many natural abilities that it needs almost no help in the garden. In fact, cilantro…
Maintaining a healthy garden certainly comes with challenges, one of which is managing the presence of small outdoor animals such as cats, raccoons, and possums. While these strays do help with ecosystem balance and help get rid of snakes, rodents,…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While keeping track of newly planted seeds can be challenging, you may also be wary of keeping them safe, especially if you struggle to see while weeding or remember exactly…
If you’ve recently noticed cockroaches in your home, it’s time to take immediate action. Seeing as one set of roaches can create a family of 400,000 annually — an infestation can occur with rapid speed. Should the thought of thousands…
If you like to make the most of your shed, then you likely appreciate finding ways to pack in as much as possible while also keeping it tidy. That might include keeping your essential gardening tools neat and in a…
No matter how clean and tidy you keep your home, you might experience a spider invasion. While these eight-legged creatures are known to be helpful in controlling other unwanted pests, their sudden appearance can be quite unsettling. You could resort…
Companion planting is a gardening hack that can increase the productivity and growth of each season’s crops. When placing certain plants together, their needs can complement one another and result in full and healthy produce. Companion planting also helps keep…
When you spend a lot of time and hard work developing your garden, pruning your bushes, and weeding out the stranglers, the last thing you want to see is a cat lurking or urinating near the plants. You may have…