When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Rumors fly and the debate rages on. As modern gardeners, we often question gardening tips we read online or were told by older gardeners. For example, are coffee grounds good for tomato plants? In this case, scientific … Read more
Moss killer products contain chemicals that can be toxic to humans and pets if used improperly. However when applied correctly and safely, moss killers do not pose a significant health risk. This article examines the potential toxicity of moss killers safety precautions for using them, and alternative moss removal methods. Active Ingredients in Moss Killers … Read more
Chives are a popular herb used in many culinary dishes. With their mild onion-garlic flavor, they add a punch of flavor to soups, salads, savory baked goods and more. But did you know that chives also produce beautiful purple flowers? In this complete guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about chives and their … Read more
Not everyone is lucky enough to have large windows in their home office. But that shouldn’t stop you from brightening up the space with indoor plants. There are many plants that can do well in your home office, even if it’s in the basement, a dark corner, or a room with no windows. Working in … Read more
Catmint is a carefree, easy-to-grow plant with an extra-long bloom time that deserves a spot in any landscape. A reliable long-lived perennial, catmint (Nepeta) is a member of the mint family. It produces aromatic gray-green foliage and upright flower spikes in shades of lavender-blue, pink or white. It blooms from late spring to fall, and … Read more
Cordyline is a bold and handsome evergreen shrub that slowly develops a tree-like form. It looks dramatic and exotic, and its shape is pleasing to the eye. It can grow as a single trunk or several stems topped with dense tufts of long, narrow, leathery leaves. Cordyline is also known as the New Zealand cabbage … Read more
The Old Oakland Farmers’ Market had a lot of greens piled up on one table. I looked around and saw a kind of greens I had never seen before. I asked the farmer what it was, and she told me “okra leaves. ”. (Update: commenter beautdogs correctly points out that the plant in the photo … Read more
To make a fresh Christmas wreath from freshly cut greenery, all you need is some time and patience. Fresh wreaths are beautiful and will never go out of style. They don’t last forever, but here are 3 tips to prolong your wreath and inspiration for decorating one. A fresh evergreen Christmas wreath is a classic … Read more
As it comes from South America, alstroemeria is also called the Peruvian lily and the Lily of the Incas. It is a hardy perennial plant that is known for its brightly colored summer blooms. From the middle of summer to the middle of fall, the flowers come out in shades of red, orange, purple, pink, … Read more
‘I love snails and slugs! I just think they’re fascinating,’ says Jon Ablett, our Curator of Molluscs. “They’re an important part of our biodiversity that people don’t see, so it’s my job to get them to look around and see the snails and slugs that live nearby,” he says. The molluscs, which include snails and … Read more