If you live in Europe or North America, you may have encountered a fascinating spider with a unique marking on its abdomen – a fleur de lis pattern resembling a heraldic cross. This distinctive spider is known as the Cross Orbweaver or European Garden Spider with the scientific name Araneus diadematus. Identifying the Cross Orbweaver … Read more
You can repot your monstera plant to keep it healthy and growing strong or to help a plant that is too big for its pot get back on its feet. This simple task is easy with some basic gardening gear and a few simple steps. If the plant is very big, you might need a … Read more
Tuberous begonias come in both upright and trailing varieties, with single and double flowers and a wide range of bright colors and flower shapes. They are a gardener’s favorite for quickly brightening up a shady spot in the yard. They won’t last through harsh winter weather outside, so they have to be dug up in … Read more
Learn how to take care of a peacock plant so that your Calathea Makoyana gets what it needs for beautiful, healthy leaves. Once you know the basics of Peacock plant care, it will thrive with abundant foliage. The peacock plant is a popular species that will bring life and style to your home. Its fancy … Read more
Vinca, also known as periwinkle, is a popular flowering plant found in many gardens. While some gardeners let their vinca continue growing into the winter, others choose to cut it back to keep it tidy. So when is the best time to trim vinca, and how far back should you cut it? In this beginner’s … Read more
Cats can inadvertently become exposed to and potentially poisoned by weed killers. This article talks about the risks, how to stay safe, and what to do if you think your cat has been poisoned. Weed killers or herbicides are used for the control of weeds. There are a lot of garden products on the market, … Read more
Are you having trouble keeping your pretty peonies from drooping or lying flat on the ground? This article will show you how to do it no matter what size or species of peony you have. Peonies are prized for their huge, fragrant blooms in late spring. But the profusion of flowers on some varieties can … Read more
And the questions keep on coming. Burweed was the big news a few weeks ago, but now it’s all about the possible black death that’s spreading through the lawns. Fear not my friends, there is good news to be had. The black stuff we are seeing is harmless and will be gone in a week … Read more
As winter weather approaches, gardeners often ponder if covering beds with plastic sheeting over winter is beneficial. Black plastic mulch can warm soils, block weeds and potentially offer some frost protection. However, it also has downsides. Read on to learn whether covering your garden in plastic for winter is right for you. Reasons Some Gardeners … Read more
Have you ever thought about growing companion fruits? How do freshly picked strawberries and blueberries sound? If you have grown or picked either of these fruits, you may know that they don’t ripen at the same time, even though they show up in July 4th fruit spreads. These two plants go well together because they … Read more