With its striking striped foliage, the Calathea warscewiczii makes a dramatic addition to indoor plant collections. This tropical Calathea species is nicknamed the “Jungle Velvet” for its deep green, velvety leaves marked with pale green stripes. Though beautiful, Calathea warscewiczii requires very specific growing conditions to thrive as a houseplant. In this article, we provide … Read more
Soil can affect vegetable harvest and plant growth in seemingly endless ways. How well a plant grows the fruits, leaves, or stalks that people want to eat depends a lot on the pH (a measure of how acidic or alkaline the soil is). A lot of the food culture in the San Francisco Bay Area … Read more
Does your tomato fertiliser provide the nutrients your plant needs to grow the very best, juicy tomatoes? If you’re not sure, we’ll walk you through soil nutrition and fertiliser step by step. You won’t believe what a difference it will make to the health and yield of your tomato plant. The nutrition of your soil … Read more
Are you having trouble getting mulch out of your fleece jacket or blanket? Did your kids wear their fleece sweater to a playground with wood chips and roll around in it? I’ll show you how to get mulch and wood chips out of your fleece jacket! During the spring and fall months, most people bring … Read more
Snake plants are one of the most popular houseplants, for good reason. Its incredibly drought-tolerant, able to go weeks without water in low and medium lighting conditions. They can grow in low light, which is why you see so many of them in office buildings, but they do best in bright light, where they make … Read more
Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp. is one of the most popular ornamental plants for landscaping because it has big, showy flower heads that add interest to the yard in the late summer. This tough deciduous shrub has a beautiful growth habit, pretty serrated leaves, and flowers that last for a long time. It adds structure and color … Read more
Our Amaranth growing guide will teach you everything you need to know, including how to plant and take care of your plants. As winter slowly comes to an end, garden enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of spring to start the annual process of planting their beloved vegetables and fruits. The question on many minds is … Read more
With their upright sword-shaped leaves and nearly indestructible nature snake plants are popular houseplants. But these succulent-like beauties are also some of the most drought tolerant. Knowing when to water a snake plant can be tricky since they prefer their soil on the dry side. Miss the signs of thirst and you risk root rot … Read more
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a popular perennial plant grown for its summer-blooming flowers that come in a variety of colors. But you may spot some lookalike weeds invading your garden or landscape that resemble phlox. Chances are it’s an invasive plant called dame’s rocket. Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is a biennial or short-lived perennial … Read more
Due to their high nutritional value, microgreens are among the most popular types of green foods today. Some even say they are healthier than their full-grown counterparts. It’s not hard at all to grow microgreens, and you can do it in your own home as long as you have the seeds. Can microgreens grow to … Read more