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Spent mushroom compost, also known as SMS, is quickly becoming a popular soil amendment amongst home gardeners and commercial farmers alike. As an organic, nutrient-rich material, spent mushroom compost offers a natural way to improve soil structure and plant health. But with so many options on the market, how can you be sure to find … Read more
If you’ve stumbled upon a spider with a large, red abdomen while gardening or doing housework, you may have encountered the woodlouse spider. This fascinating arachnid gets its common name from its big, bulbous behind which can appear especially prominent While the spider’s oversized rear may give it a comical appearance, there’s nothing funny about … Read more
Cabbage is a cool weather crop that does best when matured in cool fall temperatures. But is there still time to get a harvest if you haven’t planted yet? Depending on your planting zone and intended use, it may not be too late to successfully grow cabbage – even if it’s midsummer. When is the … Read more
With their vibrant blooms and fuzzy foliage, African violets make charming houseplants. To keep your African violet looking its best, pruning is an essential care task. Trimming off spent blooms and dying leaves encourages fresh growth and more prolific flowering. Follow this step-by-step guide to properly prune your African violets. With a few simple snips, … Read more
Loquats are a delicious fruit that many people enjoy eating fresh off the tree. However, you’ll almost never find loquats for sale at your local supermarket or grocery store. There’s a very good reason for this – loquats are far too delicate to withstand the rough handling of commercial distribution and transportation networks. The Delicate … Read more
The burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a popular ornamental shrub known for its fiery red fall foliage However, despite being relatively hardy, burning bushes can sometimes struggle and die back There are several potential reasons why a burning bush may be dying. Heat and Drought Stress Burning bushes prefer consistent moisture and do not tolerate … Read more
Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are beautiful, old-fashioned flowers that add height and vibrant color to any garden. However, these plants are prone to infestations of bugs that can quickly damage the foliage and flowers. Learning how to properly identify and treat these pests is key to keeping your hollyhocks looking their best. Common Hollyhock Bugs There … Read more
The Better Homes and Gardens 105 Gallon Oval Step Trash Can is a popular kitchen garbage can choice for its convenient step opening mechanism and stainless steel durability. However, the step pedal opening feature can sometimes malfunction and prevent the can from opening properly As an owner of this trash can model myself I’ve encountered … Read more
Daylilies are popular perennial flowers that provide gorgeous color to gardens from early summer through fall Many modern daylily hybrids are repeat bloomers, meaning they can bloom repeatedly over an extended period With proper care, certain daylilies like Stella de Oro can bloom continuously from May all the way until frost. Follow these tips to … Read more
Gardeners may occasionally notice strange white masses resembling soap suds or frothy spit appearing on their rosemary plants. This mysterious foam is likely caused by tiny insects known as spittlebugs or froghoppers While the foamy blobs can be unsightly, spittlebugs rarely inflict serious damage on rosemary Understanding what causes this phenomenon and how to manage … Read more