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
Dahlias are easy to grow and bring life to your garden. They have bright colors, are strong, and can flower until the first frost. Dahlias like well-balanced and composted soil, and full sun. With 42 different species and thousands of cultivars, dahlias offer plenty of variety. Variations in color, flower form, size, and foliage make … Read more
Coleus is a beautiful plant that can add a pop of color to any garden or indoor space. Because its leaves are different shades of pink, lime green, and burgundy, it’s easy to see why so many gardeners love it. Coleus is easy to grow from seeds and can get up to 3 feet tall. … Read more
Calathea lancifolia, or the rattlesnake plant, is native to Brazil. It’s a popular household indoor plant that adds beauty to any room. Even though it doesn’t bloom much when grown indoors, people still grow it as an ornamental plant because of its beautiful leaves that close at night. Our article will show you how to … Read more
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