Gardening Tips & Techniques

Do Snake Plants Like Direct Sunlight? A Gardener’s Guide

Snake plants are fascinating and hardy indoor house plants. Often included on lists of plants for low-light conditions, these plants also thrive in sunny settings. So, how much light does a snake plant need? First, identify your snake plant. Is it the yellow-bordered Variegated Laurentii Snake Plant or the sage-green Sansevieria Moonshine? Some varieties need … Read more

What is Eating My Rhubarb Leaves? Identifying Common Culprits and Solutions

Rhubarb is a hardy vegetable prized for its tart stalks that add vibrant flavor to pies, jams, and other dishes. However, the large, lush leaves that fuel the plant’s growth often fall prey to various pests. As an avid gardener, I’m familiar with the frustration of discovering rhubarb leaves riddled with holes or otherwise damaged. … Read more

do swiss cheese plants like humidity

Do Swiss Cheese Plants Like Humidity? A Complete Care GuideSwiss cheese plants, also known as Monstera adansonii are popular houseplants known for their iconic split and holed leaves. But one aspect of care that is crucial for these tropical beauties is humidity. So do Swiss cheese plants like humidity? The answer is a resounding yes! … Read more

How to Grow Garlic from Bulbils – A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Growing garlic from bulbils is an economical and fascinating way to propagate new garlic plants. Bulbils are the small vegetative buds that form on the scapes (flower stalks) of hardneck garlic varieties. Resembling tiny cloves, bulbils can be collected and planted to produce genetically identical garlic plants. Follow this complete step-by-step guide to successfully grow … Read more

8 Pretty Pink Flowers Often Mistaken for Honeysuckle

Honeysuckles are popular garden plants prized for their delightful fragrance and graceful twining vines. However, some varieties like Japanese honeysuckle can spread aggressively. Identifying lookalike plants prevents planting unwanted invasives. If you’ve wondered “what pink flower looks like honeysuckle?” read on for 8 imposters that fit the bill. Trumpet Honeysuckle This native woody vine resembles … Read more