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Reap the Benefits of Spent Mushroom Compost for Your Garden As an avid gardener, I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve my soil and help my plants thrive. One amendment I’ve come to rely on is spent mushroom compost. This recycled byproduct of commercial mushroom farming makes an excellent addition to garden beds … Read more
Jewel orchids are treasured for their beautifully patterned leaves But sometimes the leaves can start turning an abnormal red color If your jewel orchid leaves are reddening, it’s a sign of stress. Read on to learn the potential causes and how to help your plant recover its healthy green foliage. Overview of Jewel Orchids Jewel … Read more
The Best Compact Tomato Varieties for Small Spaces and Containers For gardeners with limited space growing tall vining tomato plants can be impractical. Trellising and staking tall plants takes time and materials, and they easily outgrow smaller raised beds and containers. Luckily there are many excellent compact tomato varieties that produce full-sized fruit on small … Read more
Silver birch trees are treasured for their distinctive white bark, delicate foliage, and elegant structure Single-trunk varieties impart a timeless, romantic vibe Yet multi-stem silver birches offer their own special magic. These graceful trees form multiple slender trunks that branch from the base. Their clustered stems create captivating patterns against the landscape. If you crave … Read more
Jonquils and daffodils are two types of popular spring-blooming bulbs that are often confused as being the same flower. However, while related, jonquils and daffodils are actually different plants with some distinct characteristics. The Confusion Between Jonquils and Daffodils The mistaken belief that jonquils and daffodils are the same flower stems from a few factors: … Read more
The arrival of spring breathes new life into nature, melting away the frost of winter and coaxing plants back to growth. Of all spring flowers, perhaps none epitomize this season’s magic more beautifully than the cherry blossom. These delicate pink and white flowers have captivated artists and poets for centuries with their transient beauty. Among … Read more
Castor bean plants, also known as ricinus communis, are beautiful, tropical looking plants with large, lush leaves and red, pink or purple stems. However, all parts of the castor bean plant contain the toxin ricin, which makes it extremely poisonous to humans and animals. So if you decide to remove castor bean plants from your … Read more
When caring for houseplants or cultivating an outdoor garden providing proper water is essential. Not all water sources are created equal however. The type of water used to irrigate plants can significantly impact their health, vigor and growth. As a plant parent, it’s important to understand how water quality affects your green friends With this … Read more
When it comes to fertilizing roses, bone meal is often touted as an essential addition. The advice to toss some bone meal in the planting hole is commonly given to new rose gardeners But what exactly is bone meal, and is it really beneficial for roses? Let’s take a closer look at the science behind … Read more
Is Catmint Safe for Cats? Understanding This Mint Plant’s Effects Catmint, also known as catnip, is a mint plant that elicits a unique response in many cats. The plant contains a chemical called nepetalactone which triggers a feline reaction ranging from mild interest to an almost narcotic ecstasy This well-known phenomenon has led to catmint … Read more