String of Pearls was one of the first plants I bought when I became interested in keeping plants as pets. Whats not to love about those cute round green peas? They make you happy just looking at them. Like something out of Dr Suess. However String of Pearls was also one of the first and … Read more
Overwintering mums is possible. Many gardeners treat mums (officially Chrysanthemums) as annuals because they think they are at best a finicky perennial. But this doesn’t have to be the case. With just a little winter care for mums, these fall beauties can come back year after year. Keep reading to learn more about how to … Read more
Pansies, like many perennials, don’t like wet feet. They do better in the fall and winter than in the summer, when most plants do poorly because it rains a lot. S. People who live in areas that get a lot of rain may be wondering if pansies can grow in pots since they like well-drained … Read more
Spider mites are tiny bugs that love your indoor plants too much. This post will show you how to find them, get rid of them, and keep your plants healthy and happy. Spider mites are a common houseplant pest. The tiny arachnids suck sap from plant leaves, causing stippling discoloration and wilting. While they aren’t … Read more
Schefflera, commonly called umbrella plants or trees, make excellent tropical houseplants. The bigger Schefflera actinophylla has long, shiny, oval-shaped green leaves that hang down gracefully from a central stalk, making it look like an umbrella. These plants produce flowers, but plants grown indoors rarely develop flowers. Schefflera does best with filtered light that comes from … Read more
Caladiums are known for their vibrantly colored leaves that can brighten up any shady spot in the garden. But did you know that some caladium varieties can actually tolerate full sun? It’s true! With the right care and preparation, caladiums can thrive with 6+ hours of direct sunlight. In this article, we’ll explore how much … Read more
Learn the benefits of both options so you can choose when to cut back this hardy perennial Russian sage is a great perennial plant that is loved by bees and other insects. Russian sage is a great shrub that can handle drought. In late summer and early fall, it has a lot of purple stems … Read more
While squirrels may look like cute little animals with fluffy tails, their destructive feeding habits and digging can damage your home’s landscaping. In spite of their non-threatening demeanor, squirrels eating fruit tree buds limit production and stunt new growth. They dig up bulbs and eat tender new plants. In the worst cases, the rodents can … Read more
If you have roses in your garden, you may be wondering how to prune them now that gardening season is coming up. Regular pruning creates a healthy plant, promotes new growth, gets rid of old, dead wood, shapes the plant, and lowers the risk of fungal disease by letting air flow through the rose plant. … Read more
Hostas are some of the most popular perennials for shady gardens, thanks to their wide variety of foliage colors, textures, and sizes. But while hostas are grown primarily for their leaves, many varieties also produce beautiful blooms on tall flower scapes in summer. If you want to add some punchy color to your hosta collection, … Read more