Robby Take a sip of a mojito or mint julep, and your taste buds instantly sing with the cool, refreshing flavor of mint Cocktails, teas, desserts and more come alive when garnished with the iconic mint sprig But what exactly is a mint sprig? And how do you select and use them to make the most … Read more
Spring in Holland is ideal with glorious sunshine and nice temperatures. Unfortunately, of course, sometimes it can be rainy. Many fun things to do can be found in Holland during the Tulip Festival, even if it rains. You can still enjoy the tulips. It is usually a lot quieter in Keukenhof Gardens and the tulip … Read more
Desert EveTM Deep Rose Yarrow is a beautiful herbaceous perennial with fern-like, silver-sage-green leaves and deep rose flowers that fade to a range of pastel pinks. Deep Rose is a type that blooms earlier and will keep flowering in your sunny garden until late summer. Yarrows are good choices for low maintenance gardens. Deer will … Read more
Dahlias are stunning flowers that bloom from midsummer until the first frost in autumn. Their dazzling colors and lovely forms have made them garden favorites. As the end of the growing season approaches, many gardeners face the question of whether to dig up dahlia bulbs or leave them in the ground over winter. Should You … Read more
Self-pollinating dwarf fruit trees are a great option for home gardeners interested in growing fruit but lacking the space for a large orchard. Compared to their full-size counterparts, dwarf trees reach just 10-20 feet tall at maturity, making them well-suited to small yards. And because they are self-fertile, they produce abundant fruit without needing a … Read more
Magnolia trees are known for their large aromatic flowers and glossy green leaves. The leaves in particular make beautiful additions to floral arrangements and home decor. However magnolia leaves tend to dry out and lose their vibrancy quickly after being cut. Preserving their freshness can be tricky. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the … Read more
It can be a struggle to keep cats away from plants. Every succulent, vine, or flower is a prime chewable target for felines. But you should keep your cats away from plants so they don’t get sick from chewing on them. Plant and animal experts share their thoughts on this method and better ways to … Read more
Like Spider-Man’s costumes aren’t really known for their armpit webbing, snake plants aren’t really known for their flowers. But when they are both on display—one as a houseplant and the other in comic book panels—they are, to say the least, interesting to look at. Even though we can’t change what the Marvel staff thinks about … Read more
Red creeping thyme is a beautiful, hardy groundcover plant that adds wonderful texture and aroma to gardens. With its fast growing habit and carpets of red flowers, thyme makes an excellent addition to rock gardens, as a lawn alternative, between pavers, in containers or any area needing dense, low care cover. If you’re looking for … Read more
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about griddle cleaning bricks so you can get your Blackstone in great shape. Every day, a TON of people comment and ask questions on our YouTube channel about flat top grilling. Lately, it seems like everyone wants to know how to use a grill brick … Read more