Not sure why the leaves on your Chinese money plant are curling? These tips will explain why and show you how to get the plant to grow again in a lush, healthy way. To grow a beautiful and healthy Chinese Money Plant, you need to know why the leaves curl and how to stop this … Read more
Creeping jenny is a popular groundcover plant known for its bright green leaves and yellow flowers With its spreading habit and low-maintenance needs, it’s an excellent choice to cover bare spots and prevent erosion But where can you find creeping jenny for sale? I’ve got the inside scoop on the best places to buy this … Read more
Neil Miller is in charge of gardening at Hever Castle. Daffodils are one of the harbingers of spring, brightening up gardens with their cheerful yellow blooms. As the flowers begin to fade, a common question gardeners have is “Should I deadhead my daffodils?” The short answer is yes, deadheading daffodils is recommended. But when and … Read more
African violets are thought to be fragile, but if they are grown in the right conditions, they are actually very hardy. However, if something is off in your plant’s environment, it will quickly start to send visual cues. Changing leaf colors are one of the first (and most common) indicators your plant needs a little … Read more
To find out how many leaves there are in the world, you must first know how many trees there are. And that number is only a guess. But scientists agree that the number of leaves a tree will have can be accurately predicted by knowing its size, age, and species. Of course, the leaves of … Read more
In Birmingham, it’s green peanut season! Boiled peanuts are a mainstay of Southern food, but did you know that green peanut season is the best time to try this tasty snack? I asked staff at Alabama Peanut Company in downtown Birmingham to find out more! As a peanut lover, you may find yourself wondering – … Read more
Growing plumeria from seeds is a rewarding way to add these exotic, tropical flowers to your garden. Plumeria, also known as frangipani, produce large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, yellow, pink and red during summer and fall. With proper care, plumeria grown from seeds can bloom in as little as two years. Getting Plumeria … Read more
This year, I thought the garden would be safe since the deer fence was up, but the little deer had other ideas. I saw two sparrows eating the leaves off of my young pea plants while I worked at the kitchen sink. As a rewarding cool weather crop, peas are a favorite for many home … Read more
I can not find these canes sold anymore. Id like to try to locate one on Ebay or something like that. But what were they called? I want to fill them with a strong Roundup mix to stab and kill burdock plants. It was nice that it only killed the weed that was stabbed and … Read more
Moss is a unique type of plant that can survive in low light conditions, leading many people to believe it doesn’t need much light at all But the truth is, while moss prefers shady spots, it still requires adequate light to photosynthesize, grow and thrive Understanding how to provide the right amount of light for … Read more