When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. To do companion planting right, make sure that all the plants in the area need the same amount of light, water, and soil. Heather companion plants should like the cool, moist conditions and acidic soils that these … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. People love amaryllis plants for their big, odd, trumpet-shaped flowers that can be brought inside to bloom in the winter. People who live in warm places often plant amaryllis plants in perennial beds outside after getting them … Read more
Growing butternut trees from seed is a rewarding way to add these beautiful, nut-producing native trees to your property. While butternut trees can be purchased from nurseries, starting them yourself from seed allows you to grow multiple trees for a fraction of the cost. An Overview of Butternut Trees The butternut tree, also called white … Read more
Planting rhododendrons is not difficult at all, but there are a few things that are important to consider. You’ll need to find a good spot for this plant that likes shade and figure out when is the best time to plant a rhododendron. Last but not least, the way you plant the rhododendron is also … Read more
Cape Gooseberry is a low growing shrub that produces edible orange berries. Here’s how to grow it from seed, use it in the kitchen and apply it to drinks. One of the good things about having an edible garden is that you can grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs that you might not find in stores … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Succulents react differently than other types of plants when they are too dry. Drooping succulent plants do occur, but there can be other signs of excessive dryness as well. If you see droopy leaves on a succulent, … Read more
The Seal of Solomon, also known as the Ring of Solomon, is an ancient talisman attributed to King Solomon in medieval Jewish, Islamic and Western occult traditions. It was believed to have given Solomon power over supernatural forces and the ability to command demons, genies and spirits. Over time, the seal became associated with wisdom, … Read more
The arrival of spring brings a burst of floral beauty after the bare winter landscape. Capture spring’s essence by learning to draw cheerful flowers blooming in this season. With a few simple techniques, you can render realistic illustrations of spring’s most iconic flowers. Supplies for Botanical Drawing To start drawing delightful spring flowers, gather these … Read more
For those who want to grow some of the hottest pepper seeds in the world, you’ve come to the right place. These very hot peppers are known all over the world; each champion seed has a Scoville Heat Unit rating of well over 1,000,000 Many of these pepper varieties have held (or are still holding) … Read more
I’ve talked a lot about how to use essential oils to make effective body lotions and face moisturizers at home. So I thought, what’s the best way to use these oils up? If you like making these, you know how easy it is to have extra. In my opinion, it would be to use essential … Read more