Robby 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
Our Amaranth growing guide will teach you everything you need to know, including how to plant and take care of your plants. As winter slowly comes to an end, garden enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of spring to start the annual process of planting their beloved vegetables and fruits. The question on many minds is … Read more
With their upright sword-shaped leaves and nearly indestructible nature snake plants are popular houseplants. But these succulent-like beauties are also some of the most drought tolerant. Knowing when to water a snake plant can be tricky since they prefer their soil on the dry side. Miss the signs of thirst and you risk root rot … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Plum trees aren’t too hard to take care of, and a careful trim is better for them than a full crop when it comes to pruning. But it’s important to know when to prune any plum tree … Read more
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a popular perennial plant grown for its summer-blooming flowers that come in a variety of colors. But you may spot some lookalike weeds invading your garden or landscape that resemble phlox. Chances are it’s an invasive plant called dame’s rocket. Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is a biennial or short-lived perennial … Read more