When most people think of spring flowers tulips, daffodils and other colorful bulbs come to mind. While bulbs certainly have their merits, there are so many other beautiful flowers that aren’t actually grown from bulbs. Expanding your horizons beyond traditional bulbs opens up new possibilities to give your garden early season charm, striking colors, and … Read more
You’ll have to do some research to figure out why your sunflowers’ leaves are turning yellow. This is the plant’s way of telling you that it’s hurt or even dying. The problem could be over-watering, an imbalance of nutrients, not enough space and yet other reasons. The main issues that lead to this unwanted change … Read more
With their large iconic split leaves, Monstera deliciosa often called “Swiss cheese plants”, are increasingly popular houseplants. Getting the soil right is key to keeping these tropical beauties happy and healthy indoors. Monstera plants thrive in a specific type of potting mix that provides the aeration, drainage, and moisture retention these plants need. In this … Read more
With Summer nearly here, we have been looking towards our garden for inspiration for our craft projects. I want you to do 50 crafts before you turn 10. As part of my challenge, we have been making a lot of different animal crafts out of paper plates. Oliver still loves the Bumble Bee we made … Read more
Tired of planting flower seeds by hand? Looking for an effortless way to grow carpets of colorful blooms? Wildflower roll out seed mats allow anyone to cultivate beautiful wildflower gardens with ease. These ready-to-grow mats are pre-seeded with a blend of vibrant wildflower varieties, eliminating the work of sowing seeds individually Simply roll them out … Read more
Azaleas are renowned for their vibrant and beautiful flowers, making them a popular choice for gardens and landscapes. But planting azaleas in clay soil can be tricky, and you need to follow certain steps to make sure they stay healthy and grow well. I have some clay soil in my garden. There are a few … Read more
If you’ve been using toothpicks to hold avocado seeds over a glass of water to help them grow roots, there is an easier way. I’ll show you a no-fuss way to root avocado pits to create new houseplants. This method is great because it’s easy to use and lets you see which seeds will grow … Read more
When buying a bird feeder, be sure to consider how you will hang it. Although most bird feeders have a hook or loop on top to make them easy to hang, you may need an extra hook to get it closed. Adding a bird feeder to your backyard brings joy, beauty, and activity right outside … Read more
One of the crown jewels at the historic Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York is the regal Camellia House greenhouse. This soaring glass structure houses an unparalleled collection of camellias and provides a magical setting for the annual Camellia Festival each winter. History of the Camellia House The Camellia House was constructed in … Read more
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