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Around the holidays, poinsettias with their bright, festive bracts are everywhere. And a common care tip that gets passed around is watering these plants with ice cubes. But is this really beneficial? Or could it harm the poinsettia? Let’s examine the facts. The Ice Cube Watering Method The technique of using ice to water poinsettias … Read more
With their distinctive oblong shape and meaty flesh, Roma tomatoes are a kitchen staple perfect for sauces, salsas, and more. Their thick walls and few seeds make them ideal for cooking down. But what exactly does a Roma tomato look like? Here is a photo guide to help identify and recognize this versatile tomato variety. … Read more
Vinca major and vinca minor, also known as bigleaf periwinkle and common periwinkle, are evergreen flowering vines often used as ground covers. With their shiny leaves and eye-catching blooms, it’s no wonder they are staples in many gardens and landscapes. But if you are trying to decide between vinca major and vinca minor, it helps … Read more
Have you recently seen some strange things growing out of your succulent and are wondering, “What the heck is growing out of my succulent?!?” Succulents have some pretty strange habits, and the growths they make can be strange and hard to understand. No need to panic though, in most cases these anomalous growths are harmless. … Read more
Moving a money tree to a new pot might seem hard for people who are new to gardening, but it’s really not that hard. Whether your plant has outgrown its current pot or just needs new, nutrient-rich soil, repotting it will not only help the roots grow quickly but also keep the tree healthy overall. … Read more
As any gardener knows planting trees can get expensive. Purchasing saplings from a nursery often costs $10-50 each depending on the species and size. That adds up fast when you’re looking to establish a windbreak timber plantation, or wildlife habitat on your property. Luckily, there’s an easy and affordable way to get free trees – … Read more
Whether you have collected air plants for a long time or are just starting out, one of your precious plants will get sick at some point, no matter how well you take care of it. So what do you do? Let it die and get a new plant, right? No, you can try to bring … Read more
Mistloe cactus grows on trees in its natural, tropical environment. It is an epiphytic cactus with trailing, pencil-shaped leaves. This kind of cactus does best in dappled sunlight or indirect indoor sunlight. It also needs soil that drains very well and needs to be watered a little more often than a typical desert cactus. Additionally, … Read more
It can be incredibly frustrating when ants seem to target and swarm you more than other people. No matter what you do they keep coming back and crawling all over your skin clothes, and belongings. What is it about you in particular that attracts ants? Understanding some key facts about ant biology and behavior provides … Read more
Amaryllis bulbs are a popular gift around the holidays for their ability to bloom brightly indoors during the winter. Their large, trumpet-shaped flowers come in stunning shades of red, white, pink, salmon, and more, instantly brightening any space. But what do you do with amaryllis bulbs after they are done blooming? Many people discard them … Read more