Plant Care & Maintenance

Pineapple plants make a fun and unique houseplant with their spiky, tropical foliage Some produce edible pineapple fruits indoors while others are purely ornamental. This often raises the question – can you eat an indoor pineapple plant? This article covers the key differences between fruiting and non-fruiting varieties and provides tips on safely consuming homegrown … Read more

With its vibrant bicolor blooms in red and white, Hot Lips sage (Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’) is one of the most popular ornamental salvias. This pretty plant thrives with simple care, rewarding the gardener with endless flowers perfect for bouquets In this article. we will cover everything you need to know about successfully growing Hot … Read more

Salvias are popular perennial flowers known for their spiky blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. However, these plants can fall victim to various chewing pests that damage their foliage. If you’ve noticed ragged holes or skeletonized leaves on your salvias, here are some likely culprits and how to stop them from eating your plants Common … Read more

The bold, dramatic leaves of elephant ear plants provide serious tropical flair in gardens and containers. While most varieties sport all green leaves, a few special cultivars showcase eye-catching multicolored foliage. One of the most popular is the Royal Hawaiian Aloha elephant ear, prized for its vibrant purplish-black leaves marked with electric green veins. In … Read more

As a foodie living in Los Angeles, I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting restaurants to try. Recently, I came across The Garden at Horses, located on the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. After hearing great things about their seasonal California cuisine and intimate garden patio I knew I had to check out … Read more

So why do some of the bees in the hive run into trees, get lost, walk around in circles, or just can’t fly? Why do bees act like they’re drunk? As a beekeeper, you may have noticed your bees acting a bit strange after gorging on pollen. They seem to stumble and stagger back to … Read more

Transform your indoor space into a green sanctuary with our selection of the 20 best tall indoor plants. These towering beauties do more than just enhance the aesthetics of a room; they. Share this article. Transform your indoor space into a green sanctuary with our selection of the 20 best tall indoor plants. The beauty … Read more

A compact plant which is an excellent choice for the front of a perennial border. The lavender-rose flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Petite Delight bee balm (Monarda ‘Petite Delight’) is a compact, floriferous perennial that brings color and fragrance to gardens. Its rose-purple flower heads attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while remaining resistant to deer … Read more

The soil pH value is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. Soil pH directly affects nutrient availability. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 as neutral. Numbers less than 7 indicate acidity while numbers greater than 7 indicate alkalinity. The pH level of the soil is one of many things in … Read more