As a new gardener, you are probably willing to do whatever it takes to get your garden or vegetable patch ‘up to scratch’ and envisage long hours and backbreaking work. While there are elements of both in your gardening future, the good news regarding weed removal is that technology has now leveled the playing fields, …
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The Coneflower (Echinacea) is a perennial wildflower with several varieties. It’s a popular choice for wildflower gardens, along with many of the companion plants for Echinacea below. They are true harbingers of spring. You can’t help but wonder at the beauty of nature if you’re lucky enough to see a field of Purple Coneflowers (Echinacea …
Peonies are extremely popular with gardeners. Their blooms are extravagant in both size and color, creating an attractive feature in the garden. There are numerous peony species with wide-ranging colors and growth habits to choose from. Although these plants are beautiful and beloved by gardeners, are peonies poisonous to cats? Peonies contain a substance known …
Coming home to our pets is an essential part of an animal lovers’ day. Your home needs to be a place where you can unwind and relax. Introducing plants to your home creates a very calming environment for you and your pets. The infamous Bamboo plant is considered one of the most tranquil plants in …
Pothos are popular with indoor gardeners for their hardiness and low light and water requirements. They are attractive trailing plants known for their air-purifying abilities that come in several varieties and usually have variegated leaves. Cat-loving indoor gardeners at this point will be saying, “Yes, but are pothos plants poisonous to cats?”. All pothos plants …
Are snake plants poisonous to cats? It’s a question every cat and plant owner should be asking. Whether you call them snake plant or Mother-in-law’s tongue, what everyone agrees on is that Sanserviera trifasciatas are attractive and easy-to-keep houseplants. This is one of the most common houseplants found throughout the United States, but if you …
Are spider plants poisonous to cats? If you are a pet parent, you have an obligation to your pet to make sure they do not come into contact with any toxic plant that can harm them. The problem is, many popular houseplants can be dangerous for your furry friends. Let’s take a look at any …
If you’re a cat lover and a plant lover, you have an obligation to make sure you keep your cats safe from any toxic plants that can harm them. You might notice your cat is interested in tomato plants when planting vegetables. So you can’t help but wonder, are tomato plants poisonous to cats? There …
There’s no denying it: bonsai trees are adorable! Would you like to know more about flowering bonsai trees? First, you need a good understanding of the types of bonsai trees. In the past, if you wanted to grow bonsai, you’d pretty much have to decide between two specific types of species – those with complex …
Wood chips are usually free if you get in touch with tree trimming companies and offer your backyard as a depositing place. We’ve been getting a couple of wood chips loads every spring, and love using them around the property. If you have a pile of wood chips and want to know how to compost …