In this article I outline everything you need to know about African violets and their water needs. I also cover what happens when you overwater an African violet and the steps you need to take to save your plant. African…
In this article I cover everything you need to know about the flowering that accompanies an aloe bloom. From, why and how an aloe plant blooms to, reasons for a non-blooming aloe plant and how to get your aloe to…
Amaryllis is a very popular succulent that is grown indoors all across America. It is an easy-care plant that requires only minimal attention. Unfortunately though a common complaint a come across among amaryllis owners is that their plant will not…
Aloe vera, like most succulents, is especially susceptible to root rot and so it must be protected from it. If your aloe vera plant has root rot it is essential you take immediate steps to treat the plant or it…
In this article I cover everything you need to know about growing African violet. I cover the steps needed to grow African violet indoors and in what areas it is possible to grow it outdoors. I outline how to grow…
Annuals are a great colorful way to brighten up any garden landscape. But now that you’ve decided to plant annuals in your garden how do you plant them? Planting annuals in the ground is a fairly easy process. However, there…
A greenhouse is a great way to grow produce in the summer that would not normally grow in your climate zone. But, how can you use it in the winter to maintain your produce growth? Using a greenhouse in the…
In this article I will tell you everything you need to know about watering aloe plants. I will also outline the potential problems that can arise from underwatering and overwatering your aloe plant and the steps you need to take…
The hindu rope plant is a truly unique and beautiful houseplant that is grown across the US. However there is a lot of confusion about what exactly a hindu rope plant is and how to care for it. In this article…
Amaryllis is an easy-care succulent that is most often grown as a houseplant. With minimum care requirements this beautiful perennial comes in a wide range of varieties with multiple colors and bloom times. But many would-be amaryllis growers wonder how…
Many amaryllis owners will dispose of the bulb when their plant has finished blooming and it loses all of its foliage. When they are left with just a bare bulb it is understandable why some amaryllis owners think the plant…
In this article I cover the basics of the African violet and give you a some good care tips also. This flowering plant is mostly grown as a houseplant. It is very popular across the US as it is an…
One of the biggest worries for gardeners in the spring is the threat of fluctuating temperatures that lead to frost that can harm or even kill plants. Here’s what you need to know to protect tender plants from frost and…
It’s a beautiful summer day and you’ve just mowed your lawn. The smell of freshly cut grass on that beautiful manicured lawn makes you think all is well with the world and lush grass makes your home look inviting. All…
Dracaena is an extremely popular houseplant due to its lush foliage and easy-care nature. Snake plant and dragon tree are 2 of the most popular dracaena plants. Rooting a dracaena cutting in order to propagate a new plant is a…
In this article I cover everything you need to know about aloe plant leaves and aloe vera leaves. I outline the care routine needed for cultivating aloe plants that produce healthy, lush green leaves and I also discuss the causes…
Hydrangeas are grown as both yard plants and houseplants. They are easy care plants that come in beautiful shades of lavender, sky blue, green, white and pink. However, nothing detracts from the natural beauty of the flowers faster than noticeably…
Dracaena are hardy plants. Popular dracaena, like the corn plant and dragon tree, are easy-care plants that require much less care than many other popular houseplants. However, when you get a dracaena’s basic care needs wrong it can be disastrous…
Christmas cactus are extremely popular houseplants all across the US as they are easy-care succulents that can thrive in any normal American home. But what if you want to grow christmas cactus in the yard or bring your christmas cactus…
Though pothos are usually fast growing plants in the wild they can be slow growing when cultivated indoors. The goods news is that you can speed up the average growth time of pothos houseplants with a few simple tweaks to…