Posts from: August 2021

Composting is an excellent way to provide your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive. Making compost is becoming more and more popular for home gardeners, so the market has taken off in the past few years. With so many options out there, composting can be a confusing process in the beginning. Figuring out …

Asiatic lilies are one of the most beautiful and exotic plants to have in your garden. But lilies grow from bulbs, which means that more bulbs will form over time, and the lilies can spread. Sometimes they need to be transplanted to keep them from becoming too crowded. We’ve done the research to teach you …

Asparagus is one of the only true perennial vegetables and is a favorite in colder climates. These plants are hardy and lend themselves well for transplant, especially if the plants are overcrowded. If you are getting less yield as the years go by, transplanting is necessary because they are not getting the proper nutrients. You …

The Dipladenia Brazilian plant is known for its beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers and its long glossy leaves. Given that it’s typically grown in tropical and subtropical climates, the Dipladenia can be prone to frostbite during the colder months of the year if grown in areas with moderate temperatures. With that being said, how do you overwinter …

Crab apple trees, or Malus, offer beautiful year-round benefits: In the spring, crab apple trees flaunt fragrant blossoms, and in the summer and fall, crab apple trees produce lovely foliage. Aside from beauty, the crab apples that these trees offer are a tasty fruit that ripens from late summer to mid-fall but usually stays on …

Figuring out whether to start a compost pile or not can be tricky sometimes. There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to getting started with composting. Do you want to start composting but don’t know if it will attract snakes into your garden? We have done our research to find you …

You went out to your compost bin expecting to see rich black compost, but you saw something that is white. You are wondering what causes compost to turn white and why. There are a couple of possible explanations, and we will break them down in this post. Keep reading to learn more.  White fungus or …

Are you sick of pulling weeds from your garden? If so, you may have heard that composting will keep them down. We were a bit skeptical, so we set out to find the truth behind composting. We scoured the internet for reputable sources and outlined our findings below.  Compost does, indeed, keep weeds down. However, …

The great thing about allamanda plants is that they can be grown in several areas throughout your home. You can place them in a hanging basket, out in the garden, on top of a ledge, or on a balcony — they’re just so versatile! And like any other house plant, they need occasional fertilizing to …

If you’re looking to plant some new trees in your yard, you may be considering purchasing some balled and burlapped trees. With their high survival rate and hardiness when taken care of correctly, it’s a great option to consider when purchasing trees. However, for transportation or planting purposes, you may be wondering how much they …

Composting is a wonderful way to reduce landfill waste and naturally fertilize your houseplants or home garden. Are you interested in composting? Reside in the great state of Florida? Worried about the sandy soil Florida tends to have? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then continue reading cause we’ve researched all …

Compost provides many benefits for your plants and garden, including increasing the health of your soil and providing nutrients to plants. You can make your own compost at home or buy ready-made compost at most lawn and garden centers. But should you just add compost on top of existing soil? We’ve done the research to …

Ferns are known to be tropical and subtropical plants that typically grow in zones 8 through 11. However, they’re some of the most popular homegrown plants in American gardens. And when wintertime comes, it’s best to take certain precautions to ensure that your fern can survive it. So, how do you properly overwinter ferns? We’ve …

Azaleas are known to be pretty carefree and easy-to-grow plants. However, it’s important to note that they can be prone to health issues just like any other plant. So what do you do if your Azalea starts to die? We’ve looked into how to care for Azaleas and will answer this question for you. There …

Are you thinking about adding a bird feeder to your garden? Waking up to the sound of chirping birds and watching them fly around is a relaxing way to start the day. You probably want to know the best location for a bird feeder. Lucky for you, we have researched this very topic, so you …

Black aphids are small insects, a little under 1/4 of an inch in size, that love to infest indoor and outdoor plants. If you see these vampiric insects sucking the life out of your plants, you may wonder how to get rid of them. We researched some helpful solutions to deter black aphids from hanging …

Did you build a retaining wall to help with erosion in your garden only to find that soil is still eroding around the retaining wall? If this happened to you, it could feel like your hard work was wasted. But, we are here to show you how to stop erosion around retaining walls, so your …

The curry leaf plant has made its presence known in the culinary industry as a mainstay in Indian cuisine, making this plant popular to home and industrial growers worldwide. But how do you maintain a growing curry plant? Or, more so, what do you do if you find that your curry plant is dying? We’ve …

Are you thinking about planting some greenery to make a living privacy wall or border? Arborvitae trees are an excellent option for this very purpose. You are probably wondering how close you can plant these evergreen trees to your house or fence. Lucky for you, we researched this very topic so you can know where …

Maple trees are some of the most popular trees in the United States. Commonly favored for their magnificent fall colors, these trees can also provide shade for many years. With so many types of maple trees, it can be overwhelming trying to find the best one. We’ve done the research and can tell you which …

Crabapple trees are beautiful, versatile, and make for gorgeous decorative plants in both front yards and the backyard. Unfortunately, deer are popular pests in home gardens and are known for being quite fond of fruit trees. But do they like crabapple trees? Or are these trees deer resistant? We’ve researched this question, and we’ll discuss …

Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis), or the Northern White Cedar, is an evergreen widely used as an ornamental addition to the landscape. Emerald Green Arborvitae can add an accent to your garden or make up a living privacy fence.  If you’ve just planted some of these green beauties or are thinking about it, you probably …

The family of Orchids, or Orchidaceae, is a diverse, large selection of flowering plants. If you are a proud owner of one of these fragrant beauties, you know how delicate and sensitive they are. This is why many orchid owners get nervous around repotting or transplanting this flower.  Not to worry, we gathered our research …

There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing brown spots in your yard, especially during the middle of summer when the grass should be healthy. And chances are, if you have patchy dead grass, you don’t know what’s causing it. That’s why we’ve looked into this problem. Hopefully, we can help provide the answers you need.  Grass …

Aloe Vera is a wonderful plant to have around. This succulent species is low maintenance yet beautiful. This easily recognizable plant has been known for its practical uses on the skin and is sometimes called the “wonder plant.”  If you have an Aloe, you must want to know how to care for it. Are you …

Gardeners who grow begonias know that it’s important to provide them with the best fertilizer at the right time and at the right amount. Begonias have an especially demanding appetite, and their fertilizer needs can fluctuate per season and throughout their lifetime. But what are the best fertilizers for them? We have researched the answer …

Dogwood trees are among the most popular ornamental trees in the country. Watching your beloved dogwood die can be devastating. We’ve done the research and can tell you the most common reasons dogwood trees die and what you can do about it.  If your dogwood tree looks like it is dying, it’s likely due to …

Are you adding Arborvitae to your landscape? Great choice. These coniferous trees bring a green accent or blanket to the scenery all year round. There are varying types of Arborvitae to choose from, so you’re sure to find the right one for you. With your tree picked out, one of the first care aspects to …

Deciding where to put a bee hotel in your garden can be tricky sometimes. Do you want to encourage bees to come and pollinate your garden but don’t know what spot they will like the most? We did the research to bring you the answer. You should place a bee hotel against a flat surface …

Crabapple trees can add beautiful color to your yard, as well as serve as a food source for birds and other animals. Although crabapple trees are pretty tough and resilient plants, they can benefit from occasional pruning. But exactly how and when should you prune a crabapple tree? We’ve researched this question and have come …

Holly is a species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs that thrives in temperate and tropic zones. Known for their dark green leaves and bright red berries, these plants add beauty to any lawn. If you have a holly plant, you might be thinking about cutting it. How long does holly last when cut, …

Dogwood trees are well-known for the spectacular flowers that they produce. Unfortunately, these trees can be difficult to get to bloom. If you have a flowering dogwood, you may not be getting the blooms that you were expecting. So, when should you be on the lookout for stunning dogwood blooms? We’ve done the research and …

Figuring out how much water a crabapple tree needs can be tricky. Do you think you’re overwatering, or does your crabapple look like it’s desperate for some moisture? Wonder no more; we’re here to discuss how much water a crabapple tree needs. Crabapple trees need at least an inch of water per week. For younger …

Crabapple trees are known to live for decades if they’re well-maintained. However, they can come across health issues that can cause their lifespan to decrease. So what can you do to save a dying crabapple tree? And where do you start? We’ve researched the most common causes of illness for crabapple trees and how to …

Arborvitae is a coniferous tree that includes five species of different sizes, seen as hedges grown widely as ornamental trees. The cone or thin pyramid shape is a typical shape for Arborvitae, popular for its low maintenance. Arborvitae is hardy, but some basic care is required. Part of this basic care to consider is watering …

Maple trees, with their beautiful colors and attractive shapes, make a striking addition to any landscape. If you’re considering adding one to your yard, you may be wondering how best to fertilize it so that it stays healthy and beautiful. Wonder no more! We’ve done the research, and we have the answers for you! To …

Maple trees provide the well-known colors that come along with Fall. If you grew up in a location with four seasons, you probably jumped in a pile of Maple leaves at least once. These beautiful, large-leafed trees need space to reach their full potential, and the room required needs to be considered when planting.  If …

Deciding whether to plant a crabapple tree can be tricky at times. Do you want to add one to your garden but don’t know how long it will live? We have done all the necessary research to find you the answers. Crabapple trees usually live 30 to 70 years. Of course, environmental and human causes …

Maybe you’re lucky enough to own a property with mature maple trees. Or maybe you want to set out some saplings in the hopes of future shady summer days. Either way, you want to give your trees the best care possible, including deciding whether to place mulch around them. We’ve compiled all you need to …

Hollyhocks are known as very hardy plants, and they can be grown from seed for both indoor and outdoor planting. If you’re growing this plant from seed for the first time, you may wonder whether or not you need to soak them beforehand. We have researched this inquiry, and we’ll discuss whether or not it’s …