Robby 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
Seniorly Community Score is their own rating system that is meant to help families make better decisions about where to put their loved ones in senior living. A community score includes an analysis of how people feel about ratings and reviews on the web, reviews from Seniors, reviews about the safety and liveability of the … Read more
Snake plants are one of the most popular houseplants, for good reason. Its incredibly drought-tolerant, able to go weeks without water in low and medium lighting conditions. They can grow in low light, which is why you see so many of them in office buildings, but they do best in bright light, where they make … Read more
Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp. is one of the most popular ornamental plants for landscaping because it has big, showy flower heads that add interest to the yard in the late summer. This tough deciduous shrub has a beautiful growth habit, pretty serrated leaves, and flowers that last for a long time. It adds structure and color … Read more
Early this week, I showed you my holiday-themed green and red kitchen. I also showed you a wreath I made especially for this year. When I worked with Tree Classics this holiday season, they let me pick out some things I wanted to try. I asked them to send me a huge box of red … Read more