Amaryllis is popular throughout the US. It is most often grown as an indoor houseplant but can be yard-grown in climate zones 8 through 11. The beautiful blooms that amaryllis produce, which come in a range of different vibrant colors,…
As an ex-smoker, being roughly 15 years smoke-free, I don’t have to worry about my plants being affected by second-hand cigarette smoke. However, many of the readers of this website are concerned about the effects cigarette smoke can have on…
Caring for flowers can be quite perplexing, as there are times where human intervention is necessary for their growth and times where they should be left alone for their health. Sometimes we need to take action and at other times…
A growing number of American houses today have large lawns. While having a large lawn is desirable, maintaining one can be quite a daunting task for the average householder, especially without the aide of a good quality lawn mower. This…
Chrysanthemums are beautiful flowering plants that are easy to grow and require very little attention. More commonly known as mums these beautiful fall flowering plants come in a variety of different colors and shapes. As they are easy to grow…
In this article I cover whether african violets are toxic to people and animals. Obviously as african violet is a popular houseplant it becomes of interest to houseplant owners who have kids in their house and/or curious pets. So let’s…
Amaryllis is a perennial succulent that naturally blooms once per year in late winter or early spring. After blooming has completed amaryllis will not bloom again for another year. But there is a way to get your amaryllis to rebloom…
Gypsum is a very versatile mineral that is used in a wide range of items from building materials to digestible healthcare products. It has also been long used as a means of helping to improve improve aggregation, such breaking-up as…
In most cases it is relatively easy to grow a grassy lawn. But, it’s not so easy to maintain it, especially if you don’t have access to a modern lawn mower. However, even with the aid of a top end…
There are are so many additives that are recommended to use in our gardens these days it can be difficult to know which ones are beneficial to our specific gardens and which ones the garden doesn’t really need. Sulfur is…
African Violets are adored for their interestingly textured foliage and bright blossoms. But, this plant species can be intimidating for many outdoor gardeners and indoor potted plant enthusiasts since they need specific care routines and specific environmental conditions for optimum…
In this article I cover everything you need to know about aloe plant soil. I let you know what the best type of soil is for aloe plants, especially indoor houseplants, and also give you a recipe so you can…
When you are in the market for a new pull behind lawn mower trailer it can be difficult to make a choice as there are so many different ones available. We have picked four of the best trailers based on…
In this article I outline the most common causes for the browning of leaves on aloe plants. When your aloe plant starts to turn brown it is important to investigate and find the cause as a few of them are…
Dracaena belongs to the plant family Asparagaceae and is an easy-care succulent, but when you get even an easy-care routine wrong your plant can suffer. In all my years tending to garden plants and houseplants, when it comes to dracaena…
The Hindu rope plant is a truly unique houseplant. When properly cared for it’s hanging vines can reach up to 6 feet in length and its yearly blooms are a beautiful pink. However, due to its unique nature, this vine…
Many plant enthusiasts will occasionally spill their cold coffee over their plants or add used coffee grounds to plant soil. Gardeners and houseplant growers often swear by the effects of coffee grounds on their plants but not all plants respond…
Dracaena is a popular succulent houseplant that has about 120 different species. Although an easy-care plant dracaena owners sometimes encounter problems with foliage loss, usually due to an incorrect care routine. So, in this article I look at the causes…
In this article I cover all the steps you need to successfully grow christmas cactus. As well as covering the essential steps you must take to grow a healthy mature plant from seed, I also give detailed instructions for propagating…
Over time the turf on your lawn can become compacted and/or filled with thatch. When this happens much needed water, oxygen and nutrients are stopped from reaching the roots of your grass and plants (if you have them). To make…
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