Robby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Eucalyptus are tall trees with shallow, spreading roots adapted to the harsh growing conditions in their native Australia. This might not be a problem here, but eucalyptus’s shallow root depth can be a problem in the home … Read more
You think you’ve lost your garden tools all the time, and having to buy a new rake, pruner, or shovel every year costs a lot of money in the spring and summer. Or maybe your backyard, basement, garage, or shed is a mess with all the tools you try to use to make your backyard … Read more
With its striking striped foliage, the Calathea warscewiczii makes a dramatic addition to indoor plant collections. This tropical Calathea species is nicknamed the “Jungle Velvet” for its deep green, velvety leaves marked with pale green stripes. Though beautiful, Calathea warscewiczii requires very specific growing conditions to thrive as a houseplant. In this article, we provide … Read more
Soil can affect vegetable harvest and plant growth in seemingly endless ways. How well a plant grows the fruits, leaves, or stalks that people want to eat depends a lot on the pH (a measure of how acidic or alkaline the soil is). A lot of the food culture in the San Francisco Bay Area … Read more
Does your tomato fertiliser provide the nutrients your plant needs to grow the very best, juicy tomatoes? If you’re not sure, we’ll walk you through soil nutrition and fertiliser step by step. You won’t believe what a difference it will make to the health and yield of your tomato plant. The nutrition of your soil … Read more
As shown in the photo, dahlias attract insects, some of which are harmful to the dahlia. Dahlias are also subject to several diseases which are described below. This is a picture of Crown Gall on a stored tuber. The tuber didn’t show any physical signs until it started to shoot. Brown spots appearing on dahlia … Read more
At a glance calla lilies and peace lilies appear quite similar. Both produce beautiful white flowers that lend an exotic flair to any space. But despite their visual similarities, calla lilies and peace lilies are very different plants with distinct care needs. Read on to learn how to tell calla lilies and peace lilies apart, … Read more
Woodworkers and artisans often seek out evergreen trees that produce pliable wood ideal for bending, shaping, and carving. One iconic species known for its flexible timber is the yew tree. In this article, we’ll explore the characteristics of yew and survey other desirable options when a bendable, workable evergreen wood is needed. Yew – The … Read more
Putting a lot of time and work into your vegetable garden only to have pests or diseases destroy it is the worst feeling in the world. Well, I totally understand because the same thing happened to me with my squash and it got blossom end rot. This issue inspired me to write this article in … Read more
Are you having trouble getting mulch out of your fleece jacket or blanket? Did your kids wear their fleece sweater to a playground with wood chips and roll around in it? I’ll show you how to get mulch and wood chips out of your fleece jacket! During the spring and fall months, most people bring … Read more