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Bring your Asparagus Fern back to life by diagnosing and curing those pesky yellow leaves! Asparagus ferns are beautiful indoor plants known for their lush, fern-like foliage. However it can be alarming when this delicate foliage starts turning yellow. If your asparagus fern is turning yellow don’t panic! This article will walk you through the … Read more
Begonias in full bloom are one of my favorite sights in summer gardens. These shade-loving flowers produce blooms in all sorts of sizes and colors. Begonias are generally easy to care for, and some varieties actually make great houseplants. But when they are not growing in their ideal conditions, begonias will stop blooming. There are … Read more
Lobelia Toxicity in Cats: How Dangerous Is This Garden Plant for Felines? Lobelia is a popular garden plant known for its delicate flowers and versatility in landscaping. However, this perennial favorite also poses some risks for cat owners. Lobelia contains toxic compounds that can cause concerning symptoms if ingested by cats. So is lobelia poisonous … Read more
If you’re like me, you love blackberry everything – jam, cobbler, pie, glaze, you name it. But good, fresh blackberries have a short season and, if you’re buying responsibly (that is, from a reputable local farmer), they can be expensive. This expense is for good reason: while blackberries are one of the easier fruits to … Read more
Some get success with ant baits over-the-counter. Others find ants coming back every year no matter what. In this article, we’ll explain how to finally get rid of odorous house ants (often called sugar ants) without causing harm to your pets, family or pollinators. Ants and bees may seem like very different insects, but they … Read more
I love Greek salads, but I’ve ruined a few by tossing in cucumbers with tough skins and big, chewy seeds. Fortunately, making a tender Greek salad instead — with fresh, homegrown cucumbers — is simple. Now, I just include a few English long cucumbers in my garden each year. I love Greek salads, but I’ve … Read more
Agave plants are striking architectural succulents that can transform any landscape with their dramatic, spiky foliage. One of the easiest ways to propagate agaves is through their pups – the small plantlets that emerge from the base or flower stalk of the mother plant. Learning how to properly plant these agave pups allows you to … Read more
Lemongrass is a popular herb known for its bright green stalks and refreshing lemony flavor But does this sun-loving plant also grow in the shade? I explored this question and want to share what I learned about growing lemongrass in shady conditions, Lemongrass Performs Best in Full Sun In its native tropical habitat lemongrass thrives … Read more
“Elephant ears” is the common name for a group of tropical perennial plants grown for their large, heart-shaped leaves. Most of these herbaceous species in the arum or aroid family (Araceae) that are offered as ornamentals belong to the genera Colocasia, Alocasia, and Xanthosoma, although there are others that have similar appearance and growth habits. … Read more
How absolutely adorable are these decorative DIY moss balls? If you’ve ever tried to purchase these premade, you know just how costly they can be. Luckily, I’ve found a very inexpensive way to turn your own cute little spherical shapes into moss balls. Have you ever admired those extra large moss balls that resemble topiary … Read more