Are you wondering how to prune mums? Mums, often known as “the golden flower,” are an asset to any garden. If taken care of appropriately, mums can stay beautiful year-round even without flowers. They also provide background foliage all through the growing season. It is, however, essential to provide the proper maintenance and care. Part …
Are water lilies poisonous to cats? Here’s a question every cat owner should be asking if they don’t know the answer. Lying next to a pond, and watching the wildlife flit among beautiful water lilies is a relaxing, tranquil pastime. Many gardeners wish to reproduce this atmosphere by establishing water lilies in their garden ponds …
From your best bud to a budding romance, these garden variety flower puns will have you smiling from ear to ear. Sure, flowers are beautiful. But did you know that they can also be funny? That’s right, flowers have a great sense of humor – and they’re not afraid to show it! With the right …
As you probably noticed, cilantro bolts easily in hot weather. And rather than fighting it, you probably wondered: are cilantro flowers edible? Of course, once your cilantro plants bloomed, you can expect to get some coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum), which are also great for flavoring certain foods. The entire cilantro plant is edible, including its …
Gardening can be such an enjoyable, relaxing hobby. Numerous studies have explored how fresh air, soil, plants, and physical activity in the garden benefit both physical and mental health – not to mention the healthy bounty of homegrown vegetables and herbs. But when garden pests and diseases threaten your precious plants, gardening quickly becomes a …
Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a beautiful scene? A sort of a secret garden? This happened to me a few weeks ago when I came across some beautiful pictures, accompanied by inspiring stories about Rosemary, a mom who loved her garden and the village she called home. I couldn’t help but …
Wouldn’t it be nice if every plant in your yard was just what you wanted? Unfortunately, weeds, poisonous plants, and invasive species make their way into our gardens easier than we’d like. So how do you get rid of unwanted plants? Some ways you can kill unwanted plants are: mow over them repeatedly pull them …
While gardening is a fruitful and enjoyable activity for many, it can, at times, become discouraging when you discover damage made by unwanted pests and diseases. When you see your veggies nibbled to the ground, or with a bite out of each fruit, when you see holes in your garden beds, and you know that’s …
Garden lovers never need an excuse to spend time doing what they enjoy most. However, these special garden holidays that come around throughout the year are not to be missed. Most people have heard of Earth Day, which is celebrated throughout the globe. But did you know that there are many more garden-related holidays on …
Growing and spreading rapidly in even the poorest soils and with little water, tree of heaven is, despite its name, the very definition of “weed tree.” It can cause allergies and irritate the skin, suppress the growth of other plants, and play host to other invasive species. Learn how to identify this noxious weed as …