Robby Peat pots create quick work of starting seeds for a spring garden. Peat pots make transplanting seeds a snap since they break down in the soil. They’re designed to break down and become part of the soil. This means simple planting and no packaging to throw away or plastic to recycle. Read this guide to … Read more
Watering is the most difficult skill to master for growing Haworthias. Watering at a bad timing may damage or even kill a plant due to root rot. The weather, especially the temperature, should be the main thing you think about when deciding when and how much to water. With over 80 species, Haworthia are delightful … Read more
Calla lilies, with their elegant blooms and lush leaves, are a popular choice for gardens and indoor decor. But caring for these beauties does require some finesse, especially when it comes to watering. Understanding calla lily water needs is key to keeping them thriving. Calla lilies (Zantedeschia species) are not true lilies but belong to … Read more
It can be frustrating to deal with fruit flies in compost piles. These easy tricks will substantially reduce their population. The Buzz on Getting Rid of Flies in Compost Nothing ruins the joy of composting quite like opening your bin or pile to find it swarming with pesky flies. While a few flies here and … Read more
With their vibrant yellow and orange hues, poppies bring cheerful color to gardens and wild areas across parts of North America. Two of the most popular poppy species are the Mexican poppy (Eschscholzia mexicana) and the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Both pop up prolifically in the wild and add beauty to cultivated landscapes. Though they … Read more
Growing healthy pepper plants and big harvests comes from attentive care throughout the season. One of the most important processes is transplanting young pepper seedlings. Transplanting is an important skill to master for growing peppers. Whether you buy plants from the store or start them indoors, you’ll need to move them to the right spot … Read more
Rosemary is a versatile and fragrant herb that comes in many different varieties. With its piney, lemon-like flavor, rosemary has become a staple in kitchens around the world. But beyond being a popular cooking ingredient, rosemary is also an attractive ornamental plant. There are numerous types of rosemary to choose from whether you want to … Read more
I bolted upright at 2 a. m. , awakened by loud, forceful hail pounding down on the roof. It was June 28, just a week into summer. I got up and walked across the dark living room to peek out the sliding glass doors. No matter how cold and hard those icy pellets were, the … Read more
If you live in a place with a short growing season, you should put your dahlias and gladiolus to seed early to make sure you get blooms before the season ends. After being planted, dahlias and glads take about 90 days to bloom. However, they are very sensitive to frost, so if you wait until … Read more
Many types of fruit trees produce suckers around the base of the tree. Crown suckers arise in the area immediately surrounding the tree trunk. Root suckers can arise from roots further away from the trunk. Insect pests like wooly apple aphid can live in suckers around trees, and diseases like fire blight can get in … Read more