With its gracefully twisted branches and delicate foliage, curly willow makes a beautiful addition to any outdoor space. The corkscrew-like stems provide unique visual interest, and curly willow works well planted in the ground or grown in a container. Container gardening is an excellent option if you want the look of curly willow but have … Read more
The ever-so-popular Tillandsia xerographica [pronounced: zero-grafika] is a favorite among air plant collectors, hobbyists and novices alike. This type of air plant has thick, silvery, curling leaves and bright orange flower spikes that make it stand out. It’s easy to see why this species has been so popular and often exported from Central America since … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Cauliflower is a little harder to grow than its cabbage and broccoli relatives. It can’t live in temperatures that are too cold or too hot, so this is the main reason. It’s not impossible, though. If you … Read more
As a nature lover and gardener, spotting brightly colored caterpillars munching on plants is a fairly common occurrence. Yellow caterpillars with prominent black stripes are some of the most striking. But are they helpful pollinator larvae or voracious garden pests? Identifying yellow and black caterpillars down to species level provides clues to their role in … Read more
Get ready to dive into a world full of bright colors! We’re about to discover the wonderful world of perennials, and guess what? They’re all dressed in beautiful orange shades. Today, we’re going to tell you about 24 perennial garden stars that will make your space a warm and colorful masterpiece. So, get a drink, … Read more
As you guys know, I love to integrate houseplants into my home decor. It’s great to use fake plants like this one, but I also like to use real plants when I can. There’s just something magical about bringing the outside in, that elevates a design every single time. Don’t sleep on plants guys. Especially … Read more
Some days your tomato plants are healthy and happy, and other days they have black spots all over their stems. What makes tomato stems turn black? If your tomato plant has black stems, don’t worry—it’s probably a fungal tomato stem disease that is easy to treat with a fungicide. If you’ve noticed brown stems on … Read more
Have you noticed some tiny jumping and flying bugs in your home that resemble fleas? While fleas themselves don’t fly, there are a few other common household pests that are often mistaken for fleas due to their appearance and ability to jump. Learning to properly identify them is key to getting rid of these nuisance … Read more
Even though both fleas and springtails can jump, there are many important differences between them that will help you tell the difference. Fleas are small, wingless insects and are reddish-brown in color. From the top to the bottom of their bodies, they are compressed, which makes it easy for them to move through their hosts’ … Read more
As a gardener, spotting caterpillars munching on your plants can be alarming. But don’t panic if you find a yellow caterpillar with a black head – it’s likely a common moth or butterfly in its juvenile stage. Learning to identify caterpillars by color and markings can help you understand whether they’re a threat or beneficial … Read more