Outdoor climbers are some of the most beautiful plants around. Their vines will snake up any post or tree in their path, reaching for the sunlight with abandon. But what happens when your favorite climbing plant starts taking over? To stop climbing plants from taking over, you should prune unnecessary stems regularly. Then, you’ll have … Read more
Basil is a must-have herb in the garden. Its versatility in cooking, baking, and even mixing cocktails is unmatched. Plus, it’s one of the easiest to maintain and thrives, only outmatched by perhaps mint. But should I pick basil from the top or bottom? You can pick basil from either the top or the bottom, … Read more
If you’ve ever looked at your soil and noticed that it was floating on top of the water, you may be wondering what’s going on. Soil floating is actually a common occurrence, but there can be several reasons why it happens. So – why is my soil floating? Floating soil is a strong indication that … Read more
One of the most beautiful houseplants you can grow is Haworthia. After all, there are few plants that offer the low-maintenance appeal of an aloe vera-like succulent plant along with the ability to flower throughout most of the summer. But do Haworthia die after flowering? Haworthia plants, unlike many other types of succulents, do not … Read more
Gardeners want to keep their fruit trees healthy and produce as much fruit as possible. There are different possibilities for keeping fruit trees healthy. One is by using grease bands, so when should you put grease bands on fruit trees? Apply grease bands to your fruit trees in the mid to late fall, typically at … Read more
Bamboo is a versatile plant that can be used for many things, including as a privacy screen or as decoration. Growing in containers is a wonderful way to extend your growing season and make your plants more versatile. But how long can bamboo stay in pots? Bamboo can stay in a container for 3 to … Read more
If you’ve ever grown basil before, then you already know that it’s a plant that needs to be watered quite often. However, you also don’t want to overwater it, so figuring out how often to water basil can be a bit tricky. Basil should receive about one inch of water each week, ideally in one … Read more
Do you want to know how to make peppers grow faster? If so, you have come to the right place! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to help your peppers grow as quickly as possible. To achieve fast germination, keep pepper seeds between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The … Read more
Are your bat plant leaves turning brown? It can be worrisome when bat plant leaves turn brown but don’t worry! There are many reasons bat plant leaves might change colors and solutions for each. Brown leaves on a bat plant indicate that there is low humidity, infestation by insects or mites, or fast-changing temperature. Watering … Read more
If you have ever bought monstera plants, then you’ll know how beautiful they are. You might even want to buy more. However, when the budget is tight, you might not want to spend your hard-earned cash on getting another plant. But by growing more plants from your existing Monstera plant, you won’t have to. To … Read more