Having the right soil is crucial for growing vibrant healthy aquatic plants in ponds and water features. Ordinary garden soil or potting mix will simply float away or turn to mush underwater. Aquatic plants need a soil that will stay put retain moisture, and provide nutrients. With the right ingredients, it’s easy to make custom … Read more
Pest infestations can quickly take over a home. Ants marching in lines across countertops, cockroaches skittering behind appliances, spiders dangling from ceilings – it’s enough to make your skin crawl. Harsh chemical pesticides may eliminate these unwelcome critters but many homeowners are understandably wary of using such toxic products indoors. This is where Stem bug … Read more
If you eat a lot of avocados or make a lot of guacamole, you might end up with a lot of peels and pits in your trash. Is there something you can do with all this? As a matter of fact, there is!. As avocados surge in popularity, so does the question of what to … Read more
String of pearls: Senecio Rowleyanus is a lovely succulent that grows in a wall and adds a unique touch to any home. The plant grows fast and propagates easily and can grow both indoor and outdoor. There is a lovely succulent called Senecio Rowleyanus Strings of Pearls that you can grow. And there’re a few … Read more
It can be annoying that your bird bath is always green with algae after you’ve made it a bird sanctuary in your backyard. The easiest way to fix this is to follow these four suggestions, which will stop algae from growing in your bath in the first place. I’ll talk about how to use apple … Read more
Rose of Sharon shrubs are classified as hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Within those zones, they should overwinter easily, barring exceptional weather. If you live in zone 5 or 4 or know that it will be very cold, you may be wondering how to protect your plant so that it can make it until spring. … Read more
Mexican feather grass also known as Nassella tenuissima, is a beautiful ornamental grass that adds texture and movement to gardens and landscapes. With its delicate hair-like foliage that sways gracefully in the breeze, it’s easy to see why this grass is so popular. But like any plant, Mexican feather grass has specific needs when it … 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
Aside from a Christmas tree, nothing says “holidays” like poinsettias. Poinsettias are a popular holiday flower for both decorating and giving as gifts. They also make nice houseplants all year long. You don’t have to throw them out with your tree when the holidays are over. If you care for them properly, there is no … Read more
Succulents and shallow containers go together beautifully. Many succulent plants stay smaller, especially when growing indoors, and are well suited to growing in low pots. Today I’m going to show you how to plant succulents in a shallow succulent planter and give you some helpful tips along the way. Succulents are usually sold in 2″, … Read more