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Growing Stachys Byzantina ‘Big Ears’ Lamb’s Ear for Gorgeous Foliage

With its unusual silvery foliage, Stachys is great used as a border plant or as a groundcover. Remove flowers to enhance foliage. Leaves are soft and velvety. Avoid fertilizing silver-foliaged perennials. Lamb’s ear, also known as Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’, is a must-have perennial for any gardener looking to add unique texture and color. This … Read more

Polka Dot Plant Leaves Turning Brown: Causes, Prevention, and Solutions

Polka dot plants with their brightly colored foliage are a popular houseplant choice. However, polka dot plant leaves turning brown can quickly ruin the ornamental appeal of this eye-catching indoor plant. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the various causes of polka dot plant leaves turning brown and provide actionable solutions to treat and prevent … Read more

Complementary Companions: Choosing the Perfect Plants for Midnight Masquerade Penstemon

Elevate your gardens beauty and health with the perfect companion plants for Midnight Masquerade Beardtongue! Midnight Masquerade Penstemon is a showstopping perennial with its deep purple blooms and white throats But like any garden plant, it truly thrives when paired with complementary companion plants The right plant partners can enhance its growth, pest resistance, pollination, … Read more

Can You Plant Zucchini and Pumpkins Together? A Detailed Guide for Companion Planting Success

For zucchini and squash, companion planting—placing certain vegetables, fruits, and herbs next to each other in your raised garden bed or soil plot to enhance their growth—is just as beneficial as it is for other food crops. In companion planting, different plants help one another in different ways, either by offering protection from pests, amplifying … Read more

What to Do About Yellow Leaves and Brown Spots on Your Fiddle Leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf figs are popular houseplants renowned for their huge, gorgeous leaves. However, despite their beauty, fiddle leaf figs are prone to several issues that can mar those stunning leaves, especially yellowing leaves and brown spots. If your fiddle leaf fig’s leaves are turning yellow or developing brown spots, don’t panic! With the right troubleshooting … Read more

Dealing With Tiny Brown Flying Bugs In Your House

Finding tiny brown flying bugs in your house can be annoying and concerning. These small insects seem to appear out of nowhere and can quickly take over a room. While some flying bugs like fruit flies are harmless, others like drain flies can indicate bigger issues. So identifying these pesky critters and getting rid of … Read more