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
Displaying houseplants on window sills is a great way to bring natural beauty inside while caring for your plant babies. But keeping pots lined up on the ledge can look cluttered. This is where window sill plant shelves come in handy! These clever shelves attach securely to your window frame and create an organized display … Read more
It is important to know what can affect your fiddle leaf fig. Learn more about seasonal changes that can hurt your fiddle leaf fig. This time of year, the seasons are changing in most places. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you’re well into autumn. If you’re in the southern hemisphere, you’re enjoying spring and … Read more
Are you sick of art that is so dull it makes beige look bright? Get ready for a bloomin’ revolution of botanical brilliance! More on this subject: Check out our very popular post about the coolest nature wall art right here. Read on to learn more about this flowery trend and how to pick out … Read more
Top dressing, which is also sometimes called compost top dressing, is a common way to make your lawn healthier. Golf course turf pros say that adding top dressing to your lawn care routine is the best way to make it look lush. Adding a thin layer of nutrient-rich compost to your lawn or areas of … Read more