Robby Your bonsai might need to be kept out of the weather in the winter, depending on where you live and what kinds of trees you grow. This article will help you figure out which trees need protection and how to give it to them. It will give you an overview of the types of shelter … Read more
Tucked away on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn lies a hidden gem serving up authentic Thai flavors – Look by Plant Love House. As a Thai food lover I was thrilled to discover this under-the-radar restaurant which has fast become my go-to spot for crave-worthy Southeast Asian cuisine. An Inside Look at Look by Plant Love … Read more
Have fun with bright, showy plants, and make a stepping stone habitat between wet and dry with a bog garden in your back yard. A bog garden is a great alternative to a pond. One is a body of still water, while the other is a patch of wet, slowly draining soil that looks like … Read more
A favorite in cottage gardens because it’s usually easy to grow. Some species do better in rock and woodland gardens. Columbines bear dainty flowers in a wide colour range in late spring and early summer (May/June). Aquilegia, commonly known as columbine, is a popular perennial flower prized for its elegant, nodding blooms and versatility in … Read more
This task needs some care. These tips for moving forsythia bushes will help with the project. These hardy bushes are easy to care for and look great when their yellow flowers bloom in early spring, letting us know that warmer weather is on the way. They are a forsythia hedge that I use in my … Read more
After a long winter, we are all eager to welcome colorful blooms and lush greenery back into our gardens and landscapes. The spring season offers the perfect opportunity to refresh our outdoor spaces with beautiful new annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees adapted to thrive in springtime weather across various garden situations. When selecting plants for … Read more
People always ask me, “Can you eat them?” when they see thick mats of mushrooms growing out of our wood chip mulch after it rains. And while these ones look quite showy and fleshy, you’d easily walk by them without a second glance. It’s only a few millimeters wide and tall, about the size of … Read more
Growing swiss chard indoors from seed is an easy way to get a head start on your gardening season. By starting the seeds indoors, you can transplant mature seedlings out into your garden a few weeks before the last expected frost date. This gives your chard plants extra time to grow and produce delicious leaves … Read more
If you garden for long enough, chances are, you’ll find aphids on your plants. Aphids are an incredibly common pest in the organic garden. They impact almost every plant and they can be incredibly frustrating to deal with. Take a deep breath. We’ve got you covered. We’ve been getting rid of aphids naturally for years, … Read more
With their showy polka-dotted leaves, begonia maculata, also known as polka dot begonia or spotted begonia, are gaining popularity as houseplants However, cat owners should use caution with these eye-catching plants, as they can pose a toxicity risk to felines if ingested. This article covers the potential dangers of begonia maculata for cats and how … Read more