Robby 
Christmas cactuses are one of the few plants that bloom in the winter and add a splash of color to your home. But are they safe for pets? Many of the flowers and plants we keep in our gardens and homes are pretty to look at but can kill our pets if they eat them. … Read more
Snake plant, also called mother-in-laws tongue, is a popular and hardy houseplant with stiff, sword-like leaves. It comes in many types, and many of them have leaves with green bands or stripes and a yellow or cream edge. This attractive, easy-to-grow houseplant tolerates drought and low light, making it the go-to option for spaces like … Read more
I love used coffee grounds and save them. As Tony the Tiger says, they are GREAT in the garden. In fact, I bet you didn’t know that I often followed people around Starbucks while they put their used coffee grounds in the gardener bin for pickup. Unfortunately, I was up against super-gardener athletes who always … Read more
Alstroemeria is a fantastic flower that is also called the Peruvian lily. It combines the charm of lilies and orchids. It makes the flower unique and attracts everyones attention. In most cases, this flower means devotion. So it is often included in romantic and wedding bouquets. And also, flowers can be friendly gift compositions that … Read more
This group of about 1,000 perennial plants comes from Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean. The plants can be grown outside in warm climates, but most people keep them inside or in greenhouses because they need special care. Growth rate is slow or moderate and dependent on ample light but susceptible to sunburn. … Read more
Black and blue salvia (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’) is a show-stopping flower loved for its rich saturated colors and towering height. The flower spikes are a vivid iridescent blue while the bud sepals are a deep midnight black. Combined together, it creates a gorgeous two-tone effect. This tropical-looking salvia makes a dramatic statement planted … Read more
Red is the color of love, danger, and beauty. It comes in many shades, from ruby to strawberry, port to merlot, blood to fire, scarlet to vermillion. What better color could you choose for an exciting garden than red?. Red flowers make a dramatic statement in any garden. If you’re looking for big bold splashes … Read more
Transplanting pumpkin plants can seem daunting, but with some preparation and care, it can be done successfully. Pumpkins thrive in the right conditions, so setting up an optimal garden location is key. Then, you need to gently dig up and move the plant to its new home. After transplanting, attentive monitoring and care will help … Read more
Pineapple plants make a fun and unique houseplant with their spiky, tropical foliage Some produce edible pineapple fruits indoors while others are purely ornamental. This often raises the question – can you eat an indoor pineapple plant? This article covers the key differences between fruiting and non-fruiting varieties and provides tips on safely consuming homegrown … Read more
I start all of my vegetable seeds in homemade compost, as I wrote about last month. (“Can you start vegetable seeds in compost?”) The results are satisfactory. Still I wondered how my seeds would germinate and grow in other composts. Would different composts yield clearly different results?. Two other types of compost were compared in … Read more