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Sunflowers are not only a beautiful addition to any garden, but they also provide seeds that can be harvested for food and oil. Understanding the watering needs of sunflowers is essential for their successful growth and development. This guide will explore how much water sunflowers need, address whether sunflowers need a lot of water, and … Read more

Mislabeling in nurseries and stores further adds to the confusion. We contacted over 15 wholesale nurseries to try and expand our collection of Christmas cacti at Planet Desert, but none of them had the real Christmas cactus. The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is a popular holiday houseplant known for its colorful blooms that appear around … Read more

Herbicides and weed killers are great for ridding your yard of nuisance plants. However, pet owners must consider the risks of using these products. Some herbicides can be extremely harmful to your precious pup and may even become deadly if used incorrectly. Here, West Park Animal Hospital walks you through some of the weed killers … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Peace lilies are not true lilies but are in the Araceae family. They are beautiful evergreen plants that produce creamy white spathes, similar to flowers. The presence of these plants in your home or garden may pose … Read more

Calla lily flowers have long been a symbol of rebirth and resurrection, and are closely associated with the Easter holiday. In addition to the pure white flowers of the traditional species, modern hybrids come in a wide array of colors. The flowers, also known as spathes, bloom for weeks, adding long-lasting color to containers, borders, … Read more

As a cat owner and vegetable gardener, I know the struggle of dealing with cat poop in the garden all too well. Over the years, I’ve learned effective strategies to deter cats, properly clean up messes, and restore my garden after contamination. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share everything I’ve discovered about managing cat waste … Read more

With some simple peony care in spring, you can give plants a head start on the growing season. Heres what you need to do to make sure peonies are good to grow. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Peony care in spring is … Read more

Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., is the only row crop in North America coexisting with its native congeners. When extensive commercial planting of sunflower began in the 1970s, many of the insects which evolved on native Helianthus, a complex of 51 species, transferred to the cultivated crop. This situation aided in the development of insect problems … Read more

Fertilizer ingestion is common in small animals. ASPCA Poison Control receives significant calls about pets eating lawn and garden products. Many fertilizers contain bone meal, fish meal or blood meal. Some even contain corn or corn cobs as a filler. Pets, especially dogs, find the contents of fertilizers quite tasty. Often, theyll tear the bags … Read more

A day at the beach should be relaxing, but for many people, carrying heavy chairs, umbrellas, and coolers can turn a fun outing into a stressful experience. Traditional beach gear is often bulky, difficult to transport, and time-consuming to set up. Many people struggle with folding chairs that are either too heavy or too flimsy, … Read more