With their stunning spring blooms and pretty reddish-purple fall foliage, dogwood trees are a landscape favorite. But many gardeners wonder if these ornamental beauties will thrive in clay soil. While dogwoods tolerate clay better than some trees, the dense, compacted soil can lead to drainage problems. By amending the soil and providing proper care, you … Read more
Mushrooms sprouting in your bathroom floor can be an alarming and confusing sight. You may be wondering how on earth fungi ended up in your private sanctuary. Before ripping up the floors in panic, let’s explore the common causes, health risks, and solutions for tackling bathroom mushrooms. What Causes Mushrooms to Grow on Bathroom Floors? … Read more
Ling heather is the most common type of heather in Scotland. It is hardy, grows quickly, and likes soil that is wet. With all the rain we get north of the border its one very happy little plant! Heather grows freely and in large amounts on about five million acres of moorland, glens, and hills … Read more
Euphorbia plants are commonly grown in gardens and homes for their unique floral arrangements and hardy nature. However, these plants also contain a toxic, milky sap that can cause severe eye injury if it comes into contact with the eyes. This article will explain what to do if euphorbia sap gets in your eyes and … Read more
Finding the Perfect Foxgloves for Your Garden With their tall spires of tubular flowers, foxgloves add graceful elegance to cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Their blooms come in a range of colors like purple, pink, yellow, and white. Before planting these classic perennials, the first step is finding the right nursery or garden center … Read more
Lavender Vera, with the botanical name Lavandula angustifolia ‘Vera’, is considered the original lavender variety that has been around for over 2000 years This heirloom lavender is also known as English lavender, true lavender, and common lavender Its purple flowers not only add beauty to gardens but have many uses that have made Vera lavender … Read more
Decidir si necesitas ducharte o no puede ser complicado a veces. Aquí hay algunos consejos para saber si es hora de entrar a la ducha en español. ¿Cuándo debería ducharme? Hay algunas situaciones obvias en las que definitivamente necesitas una ducha: Si te levantaste recién de la cama por la mañana, una ducha te ayudará … Read more
The string of hearts plant, also known by its botanical name ceropegia woodii, is one of the most beautiful and popular trailing succulents. With its cascade of heart-shaped leaves dangling from vining stems, it’s easy to see where this plant gets its common name. If you’re looking to add a string of hearts to your … Read more
As a gardener, I’m always looking for ways to grow fresh fruits and veggies right at home. One of my favorite things to grow is big, juicy strawberries. There’s nothing like plucking ruby-red, sweet berries straight from the vine and popping them right into your mouth! While strawberries traditionally grow best outdoors in garden beds, … Read more
Taro, also known as kalo, is a delicious and nutritious edible plant that is an excellent addition to any home garden. Taro can be grown for its starchy corms which are a staple food in many cultures. Additionally, the leaves are edible and full of vitamins and minerals. If you want to try growing your … Read more