As an olive tree owner it can be disheartening to see your beloved tree start to struggle. Olive trees are hardy and robust, but they still need proper care. If you notice your olive tree declining don’t give up hope! With some thoughtful diagnosis and tender care, you can nurse your olive tree back to … Read more
From rosemary to lavender, heres the best plants to deter ants from your home and garden If you have a problem with ants in your home, you might be tempted to use an ant killer. But did you know that many plants with pleasant smells can keep them away? If you want to get rid … Read more
Calm, tropical, beautiful. Yes, that sounds good. Growing peace lilies in your favorite room is a big step toward making it feel that way. The white flowers are called “peace lilies” because they look like white peace flags, even though they’re not really lilies. Instead, peace lilies are tropical perennials, which means that if you … Read more
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 you growing indoor plants that need support? You need an indoor plant trellis! Our customers love using our trellises for their pothos, hoyas, peperomia, philodendrons, ivy, begonias, and more. . With our Garden Style Trellis, you can bring a classic garden look inside all year, no matter what the weather is like where you … Read more
Summer is in full swing and your hydrangea blooms are bursting with color. Or are they? These beautiful flowering shrubs are low maintenance but sometimes they can cause gardeners some anguish. At the top of the list is anything that has to do with flowers that don’t look good, especially flowers that turn brown. Hydrangeas … Read more
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
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
I love my hibiscus plants so much. They make me think of the tropics and summer. This tropical plant can produce bright, colorful blooms. But this year my blooms were falling off before they opened. After looking into the reasons why this might be happening, I thought others might be as well. That being said, … Read more
Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer-flowering bulbs that gardeners can grow. With their riotous colors and ability to bloom from midsummer until frost, it’s no wonder they are so popular. One of the great things about dahlias is that you can increase your stock from year to year by separating the tubers when … Read more