Can you grow cauliflower in a container? Cauliflower is a large vegetable, but the roots are surprising shallow. You can grow this tasty, healthy, cool-season vegetable if you have a pot that is big enough to hold the plant. Read on to learn about container gardening with cauliflower. Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable that can … Read more
Peonies are perennials that come back every year blooming from spring to summer. They are long-lived investments, not to be dealt with haphazardly. Peonies can live over 100 years and still look great! Here are some things you need to keep in mind if you want to grow beautiful peonies. With their sumptuous, fluffy blooms … Read more
If you want to know “When are figs ripe? “, read these three tips. They will help you find ripe figs on your trees and enjoy them at their best. Common figs are fruits that are enjoyed fresh or dried, and they are easy to grow. Use these tips and your senses to know when … Read more
The mimosa tree, sometimes called the silk tree, is loved for its airy, fern-like foliage and fluffy pink blossoms that emerge in summer. It adds visual interest and a tropical flair to landscapes with its unique feathery leaves and flowers. But mimosa trees are notoriously finicky and prone to decline. If your mimosa tree starts … Read more
Oak trees are prized for their stately appearance and valued for providing shade, but sometimes pesky weeds that mimic oak leaves can popup in your landscape. These imposters can quickly take over flower beds and gardens if not properly identified and controlled. Learning to distinguish lookalike weeds from real oak leaves is an important skill … Read more
In order to achieve a successful home garden, you have to incorporate several farming practices into your routine. A lot of people think that all you need are seeds, soil, and water, but how you take care of your yard is also important. One important agricultural practice that you should incorporate straight away is mulching. … Read more
David Feldman sent us this question: “My basil has been doing great all spring, but now that summer is here, the leaves have a lot of holes in them and some are half gone.” What can I do about that?”. Without a photo, David, it can be hard to tell what’s eating your basil. But … Read more
Want to get your dahlia plants ready for the season ahead of time? Need to make sure your tubers will grow? A pre-sprout test is the way to go. First, I will talk about the fastest way to test for tuber viability. Perform a pre-sprout test for viability if you are not sure that your … Read more
Trumpet vines, which are also called Campsis, are strong vines that have bright orange and red trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer to fall. They are native to the United States and grow quickly as climbing plants. They do need to be pruned regularly to keep them in good shape and working at their best. If you … Read more
Controlling humidity is crucial for providing your reptile or amphibian with a healthy habitat. But what if the moisture levels are too high? Here are the top tips and techniques for lowering humidity in a terrarium when needed. Why Lowering Humidity May Be Necessary For tropical species like dart frogs and crested geckos, high humidity … Read more