Robby The towering flower spikes of mullein are a familiar sight along roadsides and open meadows across much of North America. But did you know you can also grow mullein indoors as a houseplant? With its soft fuzzy leaves and medicinal uses, mullein makes an unusual and attractive addition to any indoor plant collection. Mullein … Read more
Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant herb that thrives in warm sunny climates. With its stunning purple flowers and gray-green foliage lavender makes a gorgeous addition to outdoor containers and garden beds. While lavender is considered a perennial in mild climates, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder regions. If … Read more
Rhododendrons are iconic flowering shrubs, prized for their showy spring blooms and attractive evergreen foliage. However, rhododendron health can suddenly take a turn for the worse, leaving bewildered gardeners wondering – why are my rhododendrons dying? While rhododendrons are relatively low maintenance shrubs once established, they do have some particular cultural requirements. Read on to … Read more
Recommendations are independently chosen by Revieweds editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. People start looking for ways to use less water in the summer when many places are in drought or can’t water their plants. Some dehumidifiers have a reservoir that holds water. If you … Read more
Vinca, also known as periwinkle is an annual flower that blooms abundantly in summer heat. Its flowers come in a range of bright colors like red, orange pink, purple, and white. Vinca makes an excellent garden bedding plant and it also thrives in containers. To get vinca flowers blooming as early as possible in summer, … Read more
I’ve had several readers write to me lately asking me if transplants would be alright shipped across country. They also wanted to know how long the onions would keep. Onion sets are miniature onion bulbs that can be planted to grow into full-size onions They are convenient for gardeners who want to skip the seed … Read more
Letting your lawn get overgrown is something that happens to most homeowners at some point. Life gets busy and before you know it, your lawn has grown knee-high! Getting an overgrown lawn back under control takes some time and effort, but following the proper techniques will get the job done right. Here is a step-by-step … Read more
I’ve gotten lots of questions regarding gardening and how to begin growing food. I’ve been gardening for years, but I haven’t written or made a video about it because I don’t think I’m good enough to share. By no means am I an expert. I’ve learned more from doing things myself and from watching my … Read more
With its large, vibrant leaves and tropical look, the Strelitzia nicolai plant, also known as the giant white bird of paradise, makes a stunning houseplant. Native to South Africa, this arching plant can grow up to 20 feet tall in its natural habitat but typically reaches 3-8 feet indoors. Caring for these beauties is straightforward … Read more
As a cool weather crop, peas are a great choice for starting seed saving. With proper drying and storage, pea seeds remain viable for several years, allowing you to grow treasured varieties year after year Harvesting pea seeds at the right time and drying them properly are key steps When to Harvest Pea Seeds Timing … Read more