Plant Care & Maintenance

The braided trunk of the money tree is one of its most unique and symbolic features. So when those twisted stems start turning brown, it can be worrying. Brown money tree stems are often a symptom of an underlying issue. With the right troubleshooting and care though, you can nurse your plant back to health. … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Every year, a puzzling question thousands of gardeners ask is: why my jasmine is drying and losing leaves? Jasmine is a tropical plant that can be grown indoors or outside in warm conditions, the plant dropping leaves … Read more

Growing herbs in pots provides an easy and convenient way to have fresh flavor right at your fingertips. While many popular annual herbs like basil, cilantro, and dill will perish when cold weather arrives, perennial herbs like thyme, sage, oregano, and rosemary can thrive through winter with the right care. Whether potted herbs can survive … Read more

Whether you have a compact urban lot, sprawling suburban property, or even a tiny apartment balcony, you can add year-round living color with small evergreen shrubs. There are many different types that can liven up your space, from cold-hardy conifers to broadleaf evergreens suitable for milder climates. Small evergreen shrubs come in different sizes, shapes, … Read more

Sunflowers are a classic summertime flower that brightens up any garden with their cheery yellow blooms. But did you know that sunflowers can have an inhibiting effect on some other plants grown nearby? Sunflowers exhibit a phenomenon called allelopathy, which means they biochemically inhibit the growth of surrounding plants. This is due to certain compounds … Read more

Enticed by the beautiful, colorful mums displayed at the box stores or garden centers at the end of summer, or that rush of excitement we feel while shopping at Costco and spotting those fall mums just waiting for us to take them home, we give in and buy them all. Sadly, these chrysanthemums often succumb … Read more

Calathea (Marantaceae) are known for their very diverse, colorful, and beautifully patterned leaves. Combined with their ability to grow in lower light conditions, these make very popular house and office plants (bonus as they are pet and child friendly). Coming from the jungle floors of South America and Africa, Calatheas are flexible with their light … Read more

I love the smell of lavender, which has many benefits, but getting them to start from seeds can be frustrating. Lavender seeds are notoriously difficult to grow from seed, but I learned the secret of how and will share it with you! Have you tried to unsuccessfully grow lavender plants from seeds or are you … Read more

One of the members of the fungi kingdom that has made leaps and bounds in popularity over the last several years is Wine Cap Stropharia, otherwise known by the names Garden Giant or King Stropharia. This mushroom grows in straw or wood chips, or both! Weve found the best results in beds that are built … Read more

Yucca plants produce abundant seed pods that contain many small, black seeds. These seeds can be collected and planted to propagate new yucca plants. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore when and how to harvest yucca seed pods, how to properly store the seeds, and the best methods for germinating and planting yucca seeds. … Read more