Like most pet owners, I am head over heels in love with my dogs. As a dog owner, it is very important to have safe spaces for my dogs to explore. It’s great to have a pet-friendly garden where I can let them run around in the morning, and I can drink my coffee without … Read more
Finding unsightly brown spots on the leaves of your prized philodendron plant can be worrying. But don’t panic – these spots are usually symptomatic of underlying issues that can be corrected with a few tweaks to care and maintenance. Read on to learn the common causes of brown spots on philodendron leaves, along with tips … Read more
Some of the most powerful and emotionally resonant stories for young readers tackle challenging historical events through the eyes of a child. Amy Lee-Tai’s award-winning children’s book “A Place Where Sunflowers Grow” exemplifies this approach by providing a window into the Japanese American experience of incarceration during World War II. Although difficult subject matter, the … Read more
We provide a planting scheduling tool for maximizing yield! Find your zone by your city or zipcode! Companion planting for chamomile is an experience-based observation developed over centuries. Planting some plants next to each other has been shown to help each other, which increases the produce quality and quantity. Companion planting is not set in … Read more
Thin out and replanting strawberry plants shouldn’t happen until late spring, but I haven’t done it yet. Is that just because I’m lazy? Regardless, I walked outside in March, and realized my strawberry patch was out of control. Runners were everywhere, and I could barely see the ground between the plants. I had contemplated thinning … Read more
Good question. Some plants will grow bigger in the ground than in pots if the soil is really good, unless the potting soil is really great. If the potting soil is less than perfect, the plants in pots will be slower growing. (My Potting Soil Recipe). I’ve said for years that plants in beds will … Read more
Gerbera daisies are native to South Africa and part of the Aster family. Today, you can find hybrids at nurseries and in seed catalogs. These types were bred to have brightly colored flowers. Gerbera daisies are divided into four classes: single flower, semi-double flower, double flower, and spider flower. In warm climates, Gerbera daisies are … Read more
Seeing yellow leaves on your prized orange tree can be worrying. But don’t panic – with the right troubleshooting, you can get your tree back to vibrant health. In this article we’ll explore the most common reasons behind yellowing orange tree foliage and give you tips to green up those leaves again. Common Causes of … Read more
Foxglove is a beautiful flower that can often be found growing in home gardens. With its trumpet-shaped blossoms in shades of purple, pink, yellow, and white, it’s easy to see why this flower is so popular. However, behind its beauty lies a dangerous secret – foxglove is highly toxic to dogs and ingesting even small … Read more
People no longer just use hanging baskets for flowers. They are also a great way for gardeners who want to grow a lot of food but don’t have a lot of room to do so. These plants will produce a high yield and thrive in hanging baskets. Also, many bugs and pests won’t be able … Read more