Together with Bloomscape, we looked at some of the most popular houseplants that are safe for dogs and cats to live inside. It’s no secret that both pet and plant ownership rates are rising in the USA. With titles like “Millennials Aren’t Buying Homes, but They Are Spending Thousands on Houseplants” and “New US Pet … Read more
Roses love being fed. Better health and more flowers on your rose plant will come from giving it food and water. If you don’t want to frequently buy rose fertilizers from a nursery or online store, no worries. You can create your own homemade rose fertilizer at little or no cost. And the ingredients are … Read more
For gardeners wanting to provide optimal nutrition for container-grown plants, John Innes No. 3 compost is a top choice. Developed in England in the 1930s, the John Innes system features science-based compost blends ideal for potting and repotting. The numbers refer to the formula’s nutrient levels, with No. 3 having the highest fertility for mature … Read more
Everyone wants to do their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle and be more environmentally friendly. Luckily, there is a way to reuse your old coffee beans or coffee grounds from your favorite brew. Coffee grounds and beans can be used again in many ways, such as to make art, garden soil that is good … Read more
Hydrangeas, with their expansive blooms and mesmerizing colors, have been charming garden enthusiasts for ages. But gardeners often worry when they see their favorite hydrangea leaves turning brown, especially in the spring or summer. What causes this issue? Can it be fixed? Well, this post has all your answers. Seeing those lush blooms turn crispy … Read more
Fast Growing Summer annual with extensive root system, breaks up compaction. Attractive flowers for pollinators. Creates extensive biomass. Produces black. Fast Growing Summer annual with extensive root system, breaks up compaction. Attractive flowers for pollinators. Creates extensive biomass. Produces black oil seeds that are meatier and have a higher oil content than other sunflower seeds. … Read more
John Innes No2 compost is a popular potting mix used by gardeners to grow healthy, thriving plants In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at what makes John Innes No.2 different and how to use it for the best results. What is John Innes No.2 Compost? John Innes No.2 is a loam-based potting compost … Read more
All that’s necessary to propagate prickly pear cactus is a donor plant. The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is beautiful and incredibly easy to propagate from a cutting. When I first moved to Arizona, one of the first plants I purchased was a prickly pear. I was unaware that a prickly pear cactus produced fruit at … Read more
How to lay brick garden edging the easy way using leftover bricks, a lawn edger and paver sand . I believe in making the most of what you have, so while I was fixing up our awful backyard, I found a place for a pile of old bricks that were just lying around. There are … Read more
Weeds can be the bane of a gardener’s life. Hedges can be a big problem when the growing season starts up again because they often grow faster than your fruit and vegetable plants. You’ll be overwhelmed as soon as you turn your back on the garden if you don’t regularly hoe annual weeds, hand-weed problem … Read more