Robby As an avid gardener and nature lover, I’m always intrigued when I come across unique plants with distinctive features. On a recent hiking trip, I spotted an unusual tree with lacy, fern-like leaves and tiny green fruit dangling from its branches. I was fascinated, yet couldn’t identify the species. This encounter sparked my curiosity to … Read more
Live oaks are a common sight in North Texas. These native trees are well-adapted to our soil and climate, but can still be stressed by extreme weather. Many, if not all, live oaks will show signs of frost damage after a hard freeze. Like other plants, the main symptom will be brown, dead, or wilted … Read more
Protect your dog from Lupine’s sneaky threats with these important tips that every pet owner should know! Lupines are colorful flowering plants that grow wild across North America. With their vibrant blooms in shades of blue, yellow, pink, purple and white, lupines add beauty to meadows, prairies and gardens. But are these seemingly harmless plants … Read more
Japanese girl names offer many options for unique monikers. We have all kinds of Japanese girl names for you, from classic names with deep meanings to cute, cool, or uncommon choices. When you look through our list, you’ll see names that have a lot of different kanji characters, meanings, and pronunciations, so you can pick … Read more
At Mottisfont in Hampshire, the Rose Garden is a summer highlight. Jonny Bass, previous Head Gardener there, explains how to create a beautiful rose arch in your own garden. A rose arch is a gorgeous garden feature that can transform any outdoor space into a romantic, fragrant retreat. With the right preparation and care, growing … Read more
The Bottle Palm Tree, the Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata), is a beautiful, easy-to-grow, and slow-growing plant. It is a very popular ornamental plant because of how pretty it is, and the fact that it grows slowly makes it better for use as an indoor plant. It takes a long time to outgrow its pot … Read more
Mushrooms that thrive on manure substrates offer some of the easiest, beginner-friendly ways to grow your own gourmet mushrooms right at home. Manure-loving mushroom varieties like oyster, shiitake and lion’s mane don’t require complex fruiting chambers or expensive equipment. With a simple all-in-one grow kit designed for manure lovers, even first-time mushroom cultivators can enjoy … Read more
How Long Do Gerbera Daisies Last in a Vase? Expert Tips for Maximizing Their Lifespan Gerbera daisies are one of the most popular cut flowers prized for their bright cheery blooms that come in a rainbow of colors. Their vibrant, sunflower-like flowers can instantly lift a room. But if you’ve ever wondered, “How long do … Read more
It’s so cute that indoor gardeners use the word “force” to talk about how hard they work to get florist’s kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) and other plants to bloom again. You must admit it’s impossible to truly force a member of the plant kingdom to do anything. When someone says “force,” I picture a bad guy … Read more
Duck manure is an excellent natural fertilizer for gardens and farms. But unlike chicken manure, fresh duck manure does not need to be composted before applying it to plants. The nitrogen in duck droppings is far less concentrated than chicken manure, so it does not “burn” plants when added directly to the soil. Why Use … Read more