Gardeners are a stubborn breed, and often pass down Old Wives Tales that may or may not make their gardens more prolific. From using sugar to sweeten your tomatoes as they grow, to planting beans and potatoes on Good Friday, to ridding a garden of flies with a bag full […]
Beginning gardeners will marvel at the ZZ plant, which is extremely easy to grow, and features dark wax like leaves that reflect light, thereby brightening your home or office. Originating in Africa, the plant is drought tolerant and perfect for those people whose green thumb sometimes forget to water their […]
If you are looking for an easy, eye-catching plant to grow that will climb your cabinets and purify your air, the pothos plant is just what you need. Also known as Devil’s Ivy, this plant can grow up to 65 feet in the subtropical climate in which it originates, and will […]
Although you might be afraid of actual spiders, the spider plant offers nothing but clean air and a nice décor to your home or office. Originating in South Africa, the versatile, air-cleaning, and easy to grow spider plant is also known as “airplane plant,” “ribbon plant,” and “spider ivy.”
If you feel […]
Every home needs some plants to beautify it and to clean the toxins from it. And if you would like a striking plant to fit the bill, the rubber plant is the perfect choice. With large waxy leaves and a formidable size of 6-10 feet, the rubber plant is also known […]
The snake plant is primarily an indoor plant, but if you are lucky enough to live in Zones 8-11 you can also plant them outside, or take them in and out in pots as the weather changes. If you would like to add a tall green plant to your office, bedroom […]
Winter Flowers? Absolutely! When winter ushers in its colder temperatures, it can bring with it longer darkness, snow, Santa, and surprisingly, a fresh pop of color in your garden!
Although you might not be used to thinking of winter as a time to grow flowers, this can be a beautiful time to […]
If you have taken the time to plant a flower garden, then you definitely want to keep the weeds at bay and make the color of your flowers pop. Mulch is the perfect way to do this!
In addition to being a dark backdrop for your floral display, mulch helps […]
Fall Flowers go along with leaves falling. Air chilling. Pumpkin carving. Sweater wearing. Fall is known for many things. But even if you are a die hard gardener, you might not immediately associate fall with flower planting. When the harsh heat of summer dissipates, you might be wondering if all […]
Having a garden is a therapeutic, relaxing pastime that allows you to get some fresh air and exercise along with fresh food! But growing a garden also brings with it many questions along the way. One of the most important questions is how often should I water my garden?
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