Plant Care & Maintenance

After almost a decade of raising ducks, I had my first encounter with a condition called “angel wing” this past spring. Fortunately, I had read about it years ago when we first started raising ducks and knew exactly what to do. It then occurred to me that I should write an article about it for … Read more

The peace lily is one of the most popular houseplants, loved for its graceful white blooms and glossy leaves. But sometimes your peace lily’s leaves may seem on the small side or aren’t growing as large as you’d like. Not to worry! With the proper care and techniques, you can help your peace lily produce … Read more

Artichokes are a rewarding perennial vegetable that thrives with proper winter care. While these plants are hardy in warmer climates, they need extra attention in areas prone to frost. Follow this guide to protect your artichokes and ensure a bountiful harvest next season. Artichokes are cool-weather vegetables that produce delicious edible flower buds. While artichokes … Read more

Seeing those bright yellow leaves on your formerly vibrant iris plants can be disheartening. But don’t dismay! With a bit of detective work, you can get to the bottom of what’s causing the yellowing and restore your irises to their former glory. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the most common reasons for yellow … Read more

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), better known as the leaves and stem of the coriander plant, is a versatile and aromatic herb thats often counted among the top herbs worth growing in your garden. However, caring for cilantro plants can be trickier than imagined. This is because a slight change in their growing conditions can vastly impair … Read more

There are few flowers more magical than a peony in bloom. Seeing a brilliant mass planting of these generous flowers gives me so much joy. Caring for them isn’t difficult either. But sometimes they grow tall and need staking, and knowing the right way to stake peonies is important. Pruning and training are aspects of … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. European mountain ash trees are not in the ash family, though there is a marked resemblance between their leaves. They are often called rowan trees. These are elegant trees with a mystical history, and were planted outside … Read more

Rotten flesh is one of the strangest yet most useful items in 7 Days to Die. As the name suggests, it’s the decaying flesh from zombie corpses and is key for crafting certain important items. Many new players wonder why they would ever need rotten flesh, but it has some valuable uses, especially for farming. … Read more

Growing carrots in grow bags is a fantastic option, especially for those who cant garden directly in the ground. Carrots thrive in loose, well-drained soil, making fabric grow bags perfect since they provide excellent aeration and prevent waterlogging. Here’s a guide to growing carrots in grow bags, along with size suggestions from 247Garden’s tall fabric … Read more

Gardenias are prized for their intensely fragrant creamy white blooms and glossy green leaves. But like any potted plant, over time gardenias can become rootbound or nutrient deficient if left in the same pot for too long. Repotting your gardenia into fresh soil gives it room to grow and provides nutrients for optimal health. Follow … Read more