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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. You may have just put up your Christmas tree, but if it’s already dropping needles, you may have a bug. And, unchecked, you may find that its brownish and bare by Christmas instead of green and lush. … Read more
People no longer just use hanging baskets for flowers. They are also a great way for gardeners who want to grow a lot of food but don’t have a lot of room to do so. These plants will produce a high yield and thrive in hanging baskets. Also, many bugs and pests won’t be able … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It’s beautiful how compost can turn organic matter that wouldn’t do anything else into plant food and garden soil improver. Almost any organic material, unless diseased or radioactive, can be added to the compost pile. There are … Read more
As an aglaonema parent, noticing those once vibrant red leaves fading to yellow can be concerning. But before you panic, know that yellow leaves are common and solving the issue is usually pretty straightforward. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover all the reasons your red aglaonema leaves may be turning yellow and how to get … Read more
Skip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular evergreen shrub used extensively in landscaping for its glossy foliage and fast growth habit. However, homeowners often notice holes developing in the leaves especially on lower branches. Known as shothole, this unsightly damage can diminish the ornamental value of skip laurel hedges and shrubs. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Start the process of rinsing and draining your seeds again the next day. In the 12 hours or so after you soak the radish sprout seeds, make sure you rinse them at least twice a day for the next five to seven days. These steps are so simple, right? No lights, no soil, no special … Read more
Butterfly bushes are a popular ornamental plant known for their colorful, fragrant flowers that attract butterflies. Their blooms come in shades of pink purple blue, yellow, orange, red and white depending on the cultivar. Butterfly bushes are low-maintenance shrubs that thrive with minimal care in the right climate. But an important question for pet owners … Read more
People often call a group of tropical perennial plants “elephant ears” because their leaves are big and heart-shaped. As ornamentals, most of these herbaceous plants in the arum or aroid family (Araceae) come from the genera Colocasia, Alocasia, and Xanthosoma. However, there are others that look and grow in the same way. Tropical southern Asia, … Read more
Spider grass can be a pesky weed that invades lawns and garden beds. With its thin, wiry stems and ability to spread aggressively, spider grass often becomes a nuisance that is difficult to control. However with the right techniques and persistence you can get rid of spider grass for good. What is Spider Grass? Spider … Read more
There aren’t many things more impressive than a big planter for an indoor or outdoor container garden. Big containers easily dominate the commercial landscaping world by creating an awe-inspiring focal point or functional room dividers. They also make the room look fuller by raising the plant in a pot and adding more decorations. Who wouldn’t … Read more