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Bright and dainty yet boldly toothed, coreopsis flowers aka tickseed, are a lot prettier than their name suggests. The blooms are so cheerful that the Sunshine State, Florida, designated all Coreopsis species, both annual and perennial, as the state wildflower. Despite its significance in Florida, this member of the Asteraceae family grows wild throughout the … Read more

Bedroom plants can do more than just make your shelves look brighter. They can also boost your mood, enhance your creativity, reduce your stress levels, increase your productivity, naturally filter air pollutants, and much more. Many of us don’t realize how important air quality is. Oftentimes the insulation, paint, and furniture in our homes can … Read more

Peace lilies are well known for their rich green leaves and elegant white flowers, making them an enduring favourite among indoor plant enthusiasts. However, peace lilies can sometimes develop brown flowers despite their tropical origin and reputation for being robust. Peace lilies are one of the most popular indoor plants, prized for their elegant white … Read more

When planting new plants, one of the most important things to do is making sure the plants get enough water. Young plants are not able to access water in the soil as easily until their roots begin to grow. Because of that, new plants require more water than plants already established. When you first plant … Read more

Do sunflower seeds go bad? The shelf life of sunflower seeds is influenced by a variety of factors, such as the Best By Date, whether they are roasted or salted and how they are stored. Sunflower seeds are actually the seeds from the center portion of the sunflower, naturally high in protein and healthy oil. … Read more

Do your beautiful peonies keep falling over? Are you struggling to find a way to make sure these fragrant blooms don’t droop over or lay limp on the ground? In this article, we’ll show you how to keep your peonies upright no matter what size they are or which species they come from. Peonies are … Read more

If you’re looking for a beautiful tree that’s easy to care for, not too tall, and plentiful in lovely spring flowers, then you may want to purchase a dogwood. “Few trees rival the native dogwood for beauty when its loaded with the floral bracts,” says Tom Molnar, PhD, associate professor in plant biology at Rutgers … Read more

If you are considering buying a bonsai tree, we can help guide you through the process. When considering all the factors, we often get asked what the average bonsai tree height is. Actually, there is no standard height, length, width or weight of a bonsai because there are so many species. But we can certainly … Read more

I am currently studying agricultural and food economics. As a keen hobby gardener, plants take up most of my free time. A few years ago, I got especially interested in herbs, which is why I completed my studies to become a certified herbalist in 2018. Favourite fruit: apples, cherries Favourite vegetables: potatoes, fennel Lavender can … Read more

Making a fresh wreath has quickly become one of my absolute favourite holiday traditions. Using greenery in your garden and neighbourhood, you can create a beautiful and local wreath to decorate your front door with. Here’s how to make a Christmas wreath for your home. Every year we like to hang a different Christmas wreath … Read more