Lettuce is a veggie that does best when grown in cooler, moist conditions; temperatures between 45-65 F. (7-18 C. ) are ideal. How cool is cool, though? Will frost damage lettuce plants? Read on to learn more. Lettuce is one of my favorite crops to grow in my vegetable garden. I love being able to … Read more
Discover the secrets on how to fertilize pineapples for thriving plants. Expert tips for lush growth and bountiful harvests. Start now! Diving into the world of pineapple cultivation brings both excitement and challenges. Planting and watering pineapples aren’t enough to keep them healthy; you also need to know how to fertilize them properly. This guide … Read more
Learn how to grow rudbeckia, a flower that doesn’t need much care and is known for its bright yellow and orange petals with a striking black center. Because they are so easy to grow and take care of, rudbeckias are great for people who are new to gardening or just want an easy addition to … Read more
As a tropical destination, Hawaii may not be the first place you think of when it comes to sunflowers. But remarkably, the Aloha State has a vibrant sunflower season each winter on the north shore of Oahu. If you’re planning a Hawaii vacation between November and January, you’re in luck to catch these glorious golden … Read more
As any gardener knows planting trees can get expensive. Purchasing saplings from a nursery often costs $10-50 each depending on the species and size. That adds up fast when you’re looking to establish a windbreak timber plantation, or wildlife habitat on your property. Luckily, there’s an easy and affordable way to get free trees – … Read more
Mistloe cactus grows on trees in its natural, tropical environment. It is an epiphytic cactus with trailing, pencil-shaped leaves. This kind of cactus does best in dappled sunlight or indirect indoor sunlight. It also needs soil that drains very well and needs to be watered a little more often than a typical desert cactus. Additionally, … Read more
Do you love tulips but don’t want to plant and wait for the bulbs to bloom in the spring? What if we told you there was an easier and faster way to enjoy tulips before they would grow naturally outside? You can start the season quickly if you don’t have a green thumb or are … Read more
As spring comes around, flowering cherry trees put on a beautiful show of pink or white flowers that cover their branches. Because they don’t grow very tall or wide, weeping cherry trees do well in small areas. They make beautiful specimen trees for a lawn, a courtyard, or a border. Little kids like to use … Read more
As a houseplant enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for unique trailing plants to add to my collection. One of my favorites is the string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus), with its spherical beads-on-a-string foliage. If you also love the string of pearls, you’ll be happy to know there are lots of equally interesting plants with … Read more
Common bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) is a spring-blooming herbaceous perennial that forms arching stems from rhizomatous roots. The plant is a fast grower that typically reaches 2 to 3 feet tall within around 60 days. Although it flourishes best outdoors, you can keep a bleeding heart plant indoors as well. Bleeding heart flowers are small … Read more