Plant Care & Maintenance

As we trudge through winter some of us may long for the longer and warmer days of summer. We don’t have the power to speed up the clock, but we can certainly transform the spaces around us to feel more like summer. Hydrangeas are a well-known summer showstopper with their larger-than-life blooms and gorgeous colors. … Read more

Poinsettias are a holiday staple, with their festive red and green leaves brightening up homes and public spaces every winter. But sadly, many poinsettias meet an untimely end shortly after Christmas, wilting and dropping leaves once the celebrations are over. However, with a little TLC, it’s often possible to revive a dying poinsettia and nurse … Read more

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant that packs a huge tropical punch, look no further than the hibiscus. These pretty flowering plants count themselves among the largest bloomers of all flowering perennial shrubs. With some varieties producing flowers that are a staggering 12” in diameter, you simply can’t go wrong with a hibiscus. But … Read more

Begonias are beautiful flowering plants that come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. With their showy blooms and attractive foliage, it’s no wonder they are so popular. However, begonias do require proper care, especially when it comes to watering. Learning how much water your begonia needs and how to water it properly … Read more

Fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) sometimes gets a finicky reputation. Its not the easiest houseplant to grow, but its lovely large leaves and tree form make it worth a little effort and a good choice even for the beginning gardener. These small trees are well adapted to indoor temperatures and filtered light and are hardy … Read more

Awareness of the growing threat posed by mold infestation in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces continues to spread. Beyond the health and respiratory problems caused by so-called “Toxic Black Mold” even more benign strains living in the air can cause a wide range of medical complications. This is especially true for individuals with respiratory … Read more

Solve the mystery of your Rattlesnake Plants yellow leaves and bring back its lush, green splendor! Rattlesnake Plant Leaves Turning Yellow Reasons and Solutions As a proud owner of a stunning rattlesnake plant, it can be worrying when those gorgeous leaves start turning yellow. But don’t panic! Yellowing leaves are common and solving the issue … Read more

I’ll be blunt here: There are few products on the market that make my eyes roll harder than essential oils. Despite their claims, most essential oils are right up there with healing crystals, astrology, and power balance bracelets in terms of their usefulness, and there’s no short supply of scientific evidence or first-hand testimony to … Read more

Black Lace® elderberry is the trademarked commercial form of a single black elderberry cultivar, Sambucus nigra Eva. It is a popular ornamental shrub for landscaping but not the best choice if the goal is edible berries. The beauty of this cultivar begins with the namesake leaves, which are, indeed, lacy (deeply lobed) and almost black … Read more

As a rhubarb grower, you likely expect to harvest beautiful red stalks. So it can be disappointing when your rhubarb plants produce green stalks instead of the iconic red ones. Don’t worry – there are some simple reasons why your rhubarb isn’t turning red. With a few easy fixes, you can get your plants producing … Read more