Plant Care & Maintenance

Evergreen ground cover plants will add texture, foliage and flowers to the tricky areas of the backyard Plants that cover the ground are an important part of any garden border or planting arrangement in the backyard. Ground cover plants usually grow low to the ground and have a tight, creeping, or spreading habit. They can … Read more

If you see a fox in your neighborhood, it’s no cause for alarm. Heres what you need to know. Foxes eat both plants and animals. They hunt very small animals and look for food in cities and towns where pet food and trash are easy to find. It’s not unusual for a fox to be … Read more

For me plants are some of the most exciting living beings, even though they live in slow motion. They have fascinating abilities and just so much potential! Thats why I studied organic farming. But because there aren’t many plants in my city, I like to go hiking in the nearby mountains on the weekends. In … Read more

With its striking striped foliage, the rattlesnake plant, also known as Calathea lancifolia, makes a dramatic statement in any indoor garden. However, this tropical beauty can be fussy, and a common issue many plant parents face is rattlesnake plant leaves turning yellow. While frustrating, yellowing leaves are the plant’s way of communicating that something is … Read more

The trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), which is also called hummingbird vine, is a strong plant that has thick vines and lots of pretty trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer to the first frost in the fall. If you have access to a healthy plant, you can easily start a new trumpet vine from cuttings. Read on to … Read more

Looking to add height and drama to your garden beds and borders? Yellow perennial flowers that grow nice and tall make excellent accent plants for providing vertical interest. Their bright hues draw the eye upwards and make stunning additions to cottage gardens cutting gardens and pollinator plantings. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the … Read more

Poppies are one of the most iconic and beautiful flowers, conjuring up images of bright red petals waving in the breeze. Their delicate appearance makes them seem like an obvious choice for cut flowers. However, most poppies don’t actually make great cut flowers that will last more than a day or two in an arrangement. … Read more

Compost is sometimes called “black gold” because it helps gardens grow. If you make your own compost, it’s free gold. But there are some basic rules you need to follow before you start spreading compost in your yard. Plants can also be hurt by using compost too early, too much, or at the wrong time. … Read more

I study organic agriculture and am very connected to plants and nature. At home, we run a small organic farm with a few animals, various crops and some forest. The production of healthy food in harmony with nature inspires me anew time and again. Favourite fruit: apple, pear and plum Favourite vegetables: potato, pumpkin and … Read more