Robby Can You Move Alliums in Spring? A Complete Guide Alliums are spring flowering bulbs that add gorgeous color and unique, sculptural forms to the garden. Their round flower heads in hues of purple, pink, blue, yellow and white appear on slender stalks above strappy foliage. With their eye-catching blooms, it’s no wonder alliums have gained … Read more
Learning how to draw a cannabis leaf can be a fun and creative exercise. Whether you want to design a marijuana leaf logo, create weed-themed art, or simply practice sketching botanical subjects, following some simple step-by-step instructions makes it easy to produce nice-looking pot leaves. In this complete guide, we will cover everything you need … Read more
The blue spruce tree, with its striking blue-green or silvery-blue needles, is one of the most popular and beautiful conifers. This elegant evergreen tree is a favorite for landscaping and is also known as the Colorado spruce or Picea pungens. Taking pictures of blue spruce trees allows you to capture their graceful shape and stunning … Read more
Chrysanthemums affectionately called “mums,” are iconic autumn flowers. But did you know that perennial mums can be purchased to provide long-lasting color in gardens and landscapes? Hardy garden mums make outstanding additions for seasonal interest in the fall garden. Read on to learn all about perennial chrysanthemum plants and where to find the best selections … Read more
If you want to see wildlife without leaving your house, watch the birds that come to your backyard. With native plants that feed both birds and the bugs that are an important part of their diet, you’ll be amazed at how many different kinds of birds you see throughout the year. Plenty of people choose … Read more
How can you tell if a plant will survive in cold weather? It’s sad to see your favorite plants die in the winter, even though frosty mornings are pretty. But if you know how plant hardiness ratings work, you can make sure your plants are safe through the winter. A hardy plant is one that … Read more
This plan has been on my list for a long time. It took me two hours to build and one hour to finish. Giving these as gifts for Mothers Day! Total cost was about $15 per planter. I scaled down the design after I found the plants I wanted to put in them. Ana has … Read more
Growing raspberries in containers is an excellent option for gardeners short on space. With the right care, these berries produce just as well in pots as in the ground When provided with ample sunlight, rich soil, frequent watering, and proper support, raspberry canes will reward you with sweet, juicy fruits perfect for snacking, baking, jams, … Read more
Having a pond in your backyard can be a beautiful addition that promotes local wildlife. However you may occasionally deal with an overabundance of undesired critters like mosquitos algae, and tadpoles. While tadpoles are a natural part of the pond ecosystem, an unchecked population explosion can wreak havoc by outcompeting fish for food sources and … Read more
The most common ectoparasite found in reptile collections is the snake mite, which can be very hard to get rid of. Thankfully, there’s a treatment which is safe, fast, natural and effective. Taurrus predatory mites!. Here are 7 good reasons why you should ditch the chemicals and use Taurrus predators instead. Snake mites are a … Read more