Grass growth patterns follow seasonal changes throughout the year. Knowing when grass grows the most can help homeowners plan lawn care and make the most of the growing season. While grass grows year-round in warmer climates, grass growth in many regions peaks during spring and fall. Spring Grass Growth Spring brings warm weather that stimulates … Read more
Red creeping thyme, or Thymus praecox, grows quickly to make a thick carpet of small leaves and bright flowers. The soft green leaves give off a pleasant smell when they are touched or crushed. In early summer, hundreds of bright pink and red flowers bloom, enhancing the already pleasant aroma. Butterflies and bees are drawn … Read more
People say that terrariums are the easiest way to keep houseplants alive, so it’s not surprising that many first-time owners get upset when things start to go wrong after a few months. Perhaps the glass is misty and filmed with a green goo. Or, a fern’s once-tidy leaves have grown so big that they might … Read more
If you’re looking for an attractive, low maintenance ground cover to beautify your front yard, consider planting jasmine. With its lush greenery, sweet scent, and showy blooms, jasmine makes a gorgeous addition to curb appeal. The vining varieties can be trellised on fences and arbors, while the shrubby kinds are perfect as fragrant ground covers … Read more
When spring starts to show its face, I can’t wait to get into the garden. But there are some seeds that need to be started indoors first. In your growing zone, you might want to grow plants that need to be started inside before they can be safe to plant outside. Or, you want to … Read more
As an avid gardener, I look forward to spring every year when the garden centers roll out their flats full of colorful annuals and bedding plants The sight of those first sunny flats gets me excited to start filling my flower beds and containers with vibrant flowers. But if you’re new to buying bedding plants, … Read more
Are you aware that some flowers and plants can be harmful to your cat? If you want to add some plants to your home decor, you should only choose plants that are safe for cats if you have one. Even though any plant matter can make you sick, Tina Wismer, medical director at the ASPCA … Read more
One of the fun parts of being a plant parent is finding the right place in your home for your plants. Often, this means finding plants that do best in low light or ones that like direct sunlight. Here is a list of plants that will do well in bright sunlight. If your room has … Read more
Creeping jenny also known by its botanical name Lysimachia nummularia is a popular groundcover plant known for its bright yellow cup-shaped flowers and trailing habit. But is this versatile plant also drought tolerant? As a gardener, I’m always on the lookout for plants that can withstand dry conditions, which led me to research creeping jenny’s … Read more
People love Calathea and Maranta, which are also known as “Prayer Plants,” for their beautiful patterns and lively leaf movements. These pretty plants do well in low to medium lighting and are often put in as the first plants because they are easy to care for and grow quickly. But they can be picky; when … Read more