Encouraging Mandevilla to Bloom: Tips for Maximizing Flowers

With their elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, red, and white, mandevilla vines add tropical flair to gardens, patios, and containers. Getting your mandevilla to bloom generously requires providing ideal growing conditions. While mandevillas are not the most demanding plants, they do have preferences when it comes to sunlight, water, temperature, and care. Follow … Read more

Are Ants Harmful to Trees?

Trees and pests don’t work well together. But is it really that easy? It’s not always clear-cut when it comes to ants around our trees and their roots and stems. There are kinds of ants that don’t hurt trees and can even help them stay healthy. Others, however, may be harmful to trees. Find out … Read more

Can Peace Lily Live Outside? How to Transition an Indoor Favorite to the Garden

People who like to keep plants inside often choose peace lilies, which have beautiful white flowers and lush green leaves. People often ask, “Can peace lily be outside?” The answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no,” because it depends on things like the weather, the plant’s environment, and how it’s cared for. We’ll talk … Read more