What to Plant with Hollyhocks: Companions for a Cottage Garden Look

Hollyhocks are a beloved old-fashioned flower that evoke nostalgia for cottage gardens. With their tall spires of colorful blooms hollyhocks make a statement in any garden. They work well in perennial beds and borders, cutting gardens, and along fences or walls. When planting hollyhocks, it’s important to choose the right companion plants to enhance their … Read more

How to Repot a Staghorn Fern: A Step-by-Step Guide

Staghorn ferns are epiphytic plants that grow on trees in tropical and subtropical forests. With their antler-shaped fronds, they make a striking addition to indoor décor. Like all houseplants staghorn ferns need repotting every few years when their roots fill up the container. Repotting a staghorn fern properly is important for its health. Follow this … Read more

Demystifying the Little White Balls in Potting Soil

When tending to houseplants or starting seeds, you’ve likely noticed some peculiar small white balls mixed throughout the potting soil While they may seem like foreign objects at first glance, these white bits actually serve an important purpose Upon closer inspection, the white balls are extremely lightweight and porous In fact, they’re a specially engineered … Read more