Posts from: August 2020

Gardening, tending to houseplants, and a desiring to fill our personal spaces with lush greenery are more vogue now than ever. No doubt, your girlfriend has similar thoughts in mind pertaining to plants and gardening. Whether it’s bringing home a new flower or finding the perfect planter, anything to do with plants is bound to …

Pumpkins are a fantastic addition to any vegetable garden, but their water needs can leave a gardener stumped. How much water do pumpkins need? We researched this in-depth so you can provide the proper care for your spooky plantings. Pumpkins are between 80 and 90 percent water, so they need a lot of water. Around …

You’ve noticed a change in the fronds on your palm, or perhaps it’s not thriving. What in the world is wrong with your palm tree? We’ve done research on common pests and diseases of palm trees to help you troubleshoot. Follow our easy-to-follow list to narrow down the issue. The most common diseases and pests …

How in the world can you stop deer from eating all the flowers in your garden? They are beautiful creatures, but they’re ruthless when it comes to your garden plants. We’ve spent time exploring and researching this topic and have come up with a list of suggestions that may help. To keep deer out of …

Gardeners adore gifts related to the garden. And fortunately for those of us who shop for gardeners, there are zillions of choices of good gift ideas. Buy them tools or seeds. Maybe find an adorable decorative flag or a resin bunny statue to give as a gift. Does your gardener love new clothes? Find them …

Nothing says summer like palm trees, and with a beautiful, magnificent palm growing indoors, your house will always feel like summer! Indoor palms have a wide array of options. Among popular options, considering the areca palm versus the majesty palm; which is right for you? We’ve researched these two, popular palm varieties to help you …

Planning and planting a flower garden is exciting, but after all the seeds are in the ground, the difficult part begins. Waiting! It is so hard to wait for flowers to bloom. So, how long does it usually take for flowers to grow? We’ve researched several flowering plants to get the answer for you. It …

What does full sun mean in gardening? You’ve bought new plants that require this, and you want to make sure you’re planting them correctly. We’ve researched our favorite gardening reports and found the answers for you. In gardening, full sun means that your plants require 6-8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day. Do you …

While geraniums are easy to grow, you may notice some small, pesky bugs- those are probably aphids. Aphids are annoying in small numbers but can seriously damage your geraniums in large numbers. Thankfully, there are several options when it comes to preventing and getting rid of aphids. We researched this topic thoroughly so you can …

Indoor trees have become more popular over the years and for good reason. These plants adorn the inside of a home like nothing else. They come in a range of sizes, shapes, and colors, too! But with that being said, many prefer indoor trees with small leaves, as large voluminous leaves indoors can be somewhat …

Palm trees are some of the most popular plants for sunny environments. Whether grown outside or indoors in containers, palms are beautiful to have around. Like any plant, though, they are susceptible to certain pests and insects. On occasion, you may want to treat them to get rid of the pests. What Kind of Pests …

Pine needles have a way of getting all over the place, but conventional wisdom says they are acidic and, thus, bad for your garden. Thankfully, pine needles making your soil acidic is an old gardener’s tale. As science and gardening have evolved, we have discovered the truth behind pine needles and their effects. We researched …

Abundantly blooming geraniums give your home or garden brilliant color throughout the growing season. But, before you pot or plant geraniums, you probably want to know how big geraniums can grow. We’ve researched several varieties of this flowering plant to get the answer for you.  Geraniums can grow between 6 – 48 inches tall, depending …

Whether you have tight spaces, a small garden, or simply want some plant diversity, then narrow evergreen shrubs make for an excellent choice. Evergreens offer an unmatched aesthetic value to a garden, and the best part is that they maintain their gorgeous look year-round. Thus, it’s important to know the different varieties to choose from. …

If you are going to add begonias to your garden, it is essential to know: do deer eat them? The answer to this question will go a long way in helping you ensure that the flowers you plant have the absolute best chance for success. We’ve done the research to answer this question so that …

Untreated, natural wood is an excellent material to use in your garden. But, if you are in search of long-lasting results, you probably wonder how to protect the wood in flower boxes and raised garden beds. We’ve researched wood preservatives to get the answer for you. Protect the wood used for planters by using: Natural …

Vibrant flowering plants bring joy into our homes and gardens. If you want to bring colorful flowers indoors, a hanging pot is a great container to use to display plants. Hanging pots can showcase bountiful blooms. Now, you are probably wondering which indoor hanging plants have flowers? Not to worry, we’ve already found the best …

Oh, deer! While deer may be beautiful and exciting to observe from a distance, they can do severe damage to your plants. There is nothing worse than carefully curating a beautiful flower garden, only to have them stomped or eaten by deer and other pests. Do deer eat pansies? We have researched this, as well …

When it comes to screening, you want shrubs that will grow quickly. Screening hedges are excellent for adding privacy, creating shade, hiding unsightly items (unkept neighboring yards, pool pumps, sheds, etc.), and even providing some peace and quiet. With all these benefits, it’s no wonder you want the shrubs to grow quickly.  We created a …