The plant has been used for a long time to keep the lungs and throats healthy by soothing the airways and keeping the mucous membranes moist. Also used as a dye plant for colors ranging from yellow to grey. The towering flower spikes of mullein are a familiar sight along roadsides and open meadows across … Read more
Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant herb that thrives in warm sunny climates. With its stunning purple flowers and gray-green foliage lavender makes a gorgeous addition to outdoor containers and garden beds. While lavender is considered a perennial in mild climates, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder regions. If … Read more
Rhododendrons are iconic flowering shrubs, prized for their showy spring blooms and attractive evergreen foliage. However, rhododendron health can suddenly take a turn for the worse, leaving bewildered gardeners wondering – why are my rhododendrons dying? While rhododendrons are relatively low maintenance shrubs once established, they do have some particular cultural requirements. Read on to … Read more
Recommendations are independently chosen by Revieweds editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. People start looking for ways to use less water in the summer when many places are in drought or can’t water their plants. Some dehumidifiers have a reservoir that holds water. If you … Read more
I’ve gotten lots of questions regarding gardening and how to begin growing food. I’ve been gardening for years, but I haven’t written or made a video about it because I don’t think I’m good enough to share. By no means am I an expert. I’ve learned more from doing things myself and from watching my … Read more
With its large, vibrant leaves and tropical look, the Strelitzia nicolai plant, also known as the giant white bird of paradise, makes a stunning houseplant. Native to South Africa, this arching plant can grow up to 20 feet tall in its natural habitat but typically reaches 3-8 feet indoors. Caring for these beauties is straightforward … Read more
Mulberry (Morus spp. ) trees are fast-growing, deciduous trees that are known for their different leaf shapes, tasty berries, and the awful stains their berries can leave on the sidewalk if they land on someone’s mouth instead. Some have red fruit while others produce tasty purple or white fruit. A fruitless cultivar exists for those … Read more
Many gardeners love to keep Christmas cactus in their home garden because it is one of the most popular holiday succulents. The plant looks better because of the bright flower blooms that come from the tendrils that drape and creep over it. The Christmas cactus is the best plant for people who want to keep … Read more
Forget-me-not is valued for its attractive flowers. While the blooms are usually blue, other colors do exist. The buds that come before the flowers are pink, so you get two colors for the price of one. These plants are herbs historically used as an astringent to treat wounds and some medical conditions. A short plant … Read more
Find out how to tell the difference between male and female plants and which birds help keep holly trees safe. Holly is a common plant in the UK. It is often linked to Christmas, along with ivy and mistletoe. Its bright red berries and shiny green leaves with sharp points that can hurt careless hands … Read more