Robby In many crafts and disciplines, how you make the cut matters just as much as what you cut Whether wielding a sword, carving a pumpkin, or editing a film, there’s an art to cutting with flair. Big, sweeping strokes have drama and impact that precision slices lack. When you want to cut an object or … Read more
I’m going to share with you how to make a faux topiary from a formerly real Topiary. Like me, do you find it hard to keep a real plant alive? I’m good at keeping plants outside, but I’m terrible at keeping plants alive inside. There are times when I use affiliate links on my blog, … Read more
As an ornamental grass aficionado, you love their graceful motion and unique textures But perhaps your grasses have overgrown or aren’t thriving anymore Don’t give up on them yet! With some careful digging and dividing, you can successfully transplant ornamental grasses to rejuvenate and multiply them. Dividing overgrown clumps keeps ornamental grasses healthy and vigorous. … Read more
When it comes to potting soil, quality matters. Coast of Maine Organic Products offers an excellent potting mix called Bar Harbor Blend that provides ideal nutrition and texture for container gardening. If you’re looking for an organic, sustainable potting soil, Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend deserves strong consideration. Overview of Bar Harbor Blend Potting … Read more
One of our concerned website readers is asking for help. He knows his Meyer Lemon tree is ill but he is not sure why. He has just sent me some pictures of his sick Meyer lemon tree (see pictures below). In the pictures, I see diffusely yellow leaves. In the closeup s the yellowing is … Read more
As a tomato gardener, few things are more aggravating than walking out to your garden and finding holes chewed in your tomato leaves and fruits. The likely culprits? Slugs and snails These sneaky mollusks can do serious damage to tomato plants if left unchecked. Read on to learn more about the tomato-slug battle and how … Read more
Eric, that’s an odd question. Have you been to your garden yet to smell the flowers? After all — much of the snow is gone. Last week, I looked out my back door and saw at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. To get to any part of my garden, I would need … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in home gardens, Their sweet juicy flavor when picked fresh off the vine simply can’t be beat, But growing healthy tomato plants requires good soil and the right amendments, So is sawdust a good addition when growing tomatoes? The short answer is yes, sawdust can … Read more
Flowers are often seen as delicate fragile things. Their beauty is fleeting – a flower’s bloom can be gone in days. So it may seem odd to call a florist “the strongest.” But in the world of the webtoon The Strongest Florist things aren’t always as they appear. The Strongest Florist tells the story … Read more
Heliconia also known as lobster claws or parrot’s beak, are absolutely gorgeous tropical plants known for their vibrant, colorful blooms. With paddle-shaped leaves and hanging inflorescences, heliconia make stunning additions to any garden or indoor space. If you’re looking to add some heliconia to your home you’re in luck – these visually striking plants are … Read more