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English Ivy, or Hedera helix, is a classic houseplant known for its lush green leaves and trailing vines. But, like any plant, it has specific needs to thrive. One of the most important factors to consider is temperature tolerance. Understanding how temperature affects your ivy can mean the difference between a thriving plant and one … Read more
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis – also known as bok choy, pak choi, or Chinese cabbage – is a green-leafed and white-stalked member of the Brassicaceae family that’s well-known for its earthy and … Read more
As summer progresses there are fewer warm-season crops that you will be able to plant and still have a dependable harvest. A late planting of beans is one crop you can usually plant in mid-summer and still get a harvest. Start growing organic produce in your backyard with this 3-course bundle. Learn how to Manage … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Daffodils are among the most popular spring blooming bulbs grown in the garden. But, when the flower is gone, when is the right time to remove daffodil leaves? If you are wondering, “When do I prune daffodils,” … Read more
Aloe vera is a popular succulent known for its healing properties and easy care requirements. However, over time aloe plants can become top heavy and unstable. This occurs when the plant outgrows its container, resulting in a disproportionate amount of weight at the top. Luckily, there are several effective techniques to fix a top heavy … Read more
Solomons seal is a perennial woodland plant with small, tubular flowers, slender arching stems that are sometimes burgundy, and long, lance-shaped leaves. Solomons seal grows best in cool, damp shade gardens and woodland settings, where it slowly spreads. It requires somewhat acidic soil and moderate temperatures. Be aware that Solomons seal berries contain cardiac glycosid … Read more
Dogs produce an average of 400-800mL of urine per day, most of which is going in our backyard. Are all of us dog lovers destined to have hideous, patchy lawns for all eternity or is there an easy fix we could implement to help our lawns stay green? As a dog owner, you’ve probably noticed … Read more
I’ve loved these tough yet attractive plants ever since I saw a small one in a hanging pot in a greenhouse at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden many, many moons ago. This is all I’ve learned about growing Foxtail Fern plants in two different climate zones. As it ages, the stems get a bizarrely delightful, twisting … Read more
Have you ever noticed jelly-like blobs attached to a dock on a freshwater lake? At first glance, they appear to be brown fish egg sacks, but what are they? Typically, when people ask this question, what they have discovered is a colony of the freshwater bryozoan Pectinatella magnifica. Freshwater bryozoans are microscopic aquatic invertebrates that … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If youve eaten Chinese food, youve probably come across baby corn before. Youve probably also thought: “is baby corn real corn?” How is baby corn made? Many people take a look at baby corn and assume it … Read more