The purple prickly pear cactus (Opuntia violacea) is a popular and attractive variant of the common prickly pear cactus. With its vibrant purple pads and bright yellow flowers, it adds a pop of color to any xeric garden. If you’re looking to purchase a purple prickly pear, here’s what you need to know. Overview … Read more
Raising seeds and nurturing delicate seedlings is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. But nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing your precious sprouts get devoured overnight by hungry critters and nasty bugs. Don’t let pests destroy all your hard work this season! Here are 4 easy DIY methods for protecting tender seedlings from … Read more
If fuzzy green moss is invading your lawn you may be looking for an organic moss killer to get rid of it safely. While chemical moss killers containing ferrous sulfate or iron sulfate are effective, they can also pose risks to pets beneficial soil organisms, and nearby water sources. Thankfully, there are several organic, non-toxic … Read more
Calendula has to be one of my favorite flowers to grow on our homestead in North Central Florida. If you’re new to gardening I think calendula is a great place to start growing something! Note: I’m talking about Calendula officinalis in this post. While some people call it pot marigold, common marigold or Scotch marigold … Read more
I’m glad crop rotation is going out of style because it used to be a stuffy, hard thing to do. But don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater! I love how crops move around and mix with each other, and so does your soil. It has a lot of benefits. Rotation is simply moving … Read more
Wallflower plug-in air fresheners infuse our homes with lovely scents – until they start to run low or fade But don’t toss them yet! With a few simple tools and techniques, you can take wallflowers apart to access every last bit of oil Opening up wallflowers allows you to reset and refill spent cartridges with … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are many reasons why people might want to get rid of flower bulbs, even though it may seem odd. Perhaps theyve spread into unwanted areas or maybe youre changing the looks of your garden with other … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Eucalyptus are tall trees with shallow, spreading roots adapted to the harsh growing conditions in their native Australia. This might not be a problem here, but eucalyptus’s shallow root depth can be a problem in the home … Read more
You think you’ve lost your garden tools all the time, and having to buy a new rake, pruner, or shovel every year costs a lot of money in the spring and summer. Or maybe your backyard, basement, garage, or shed is a mess with all the tools you try to use to make your backyard … Read more
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