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Figuring out what your tree needs for a successful yield each year can be tricky. For example, do you have a hazelnut tree in your garden but don’t know if you need another? Does this tree species self-pollinate, or does…
Social media and many local/state news networks have been gravitating towards a magical, family-owned garden in Palm Springs, California for years. Moorten Botanical Garden is a charming, hidden gem in the Mesa neighborhood of south Palm Springs, reminiscent of the…
Finding new ways to add plants to your garden is always fun. For example, do you want to try incorporating planters into your landscape but haven’t yet waterproofed them? Is there an easy way to do this? We’ve researched this…
Do you want to grow low-maintenance hanging plants but don’t know where to begin? Are you wondering which hanging plants require the least care and upkeep? We’ve researched these questions and have plenty of great options to share! If you’re…
Are you trying to create good feng shui in your space with plants but don’t know where to begin? Do you wonder which plants are optimal for energy flow and serenity, and where you need to put them? Luckily, we’ve…
Determining what type of plant your banana is can sometimes be confusing. For example, have you heard that a banana is a seed and wonder if this is true? Well, we’ve done extensive research on the topic and have the…
Finding the perfect pest/animal repellent for your plants isn’t always easy. For example, do you want to try Liquid Fence products but can’t decide between the liquid and granular formulas? Which form works best? Luckily, we’ve done plenty of research…
Figuring out whether you should plant a tree in your garden can be tricky. For example, are you interested in purple-leaf plum trees but don’t know if their pros outweigh their cons? Is this tree a good option for the…
Realizing your yard has an insect problem can be incredibly frustrating. For example, have you noticed damage on your plants and thought it might be thrips? Are the leaves on your plants discoloring, and you can’t figure out why? Where…
Improving the soil in your garden can be a challenge. For example, is your yard lacking nitrogen, and do you want to know how to improve it? Are there cover crops that can fix the nitrogen levels in the soil?…
Caring for the plants in your garden isn’t always easy. For example, do you have a peach tree you want to prune but don’t know what time of year to do this? When is the best season to prune a…
Figuring out how the plants in your garden grow isn’t always easy. For instance, do you want to plant a palm tree or already have one and are wondering about its root system? How deep are the roots of a…
Figuring out your trees’ capabilities isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you have a peach tree growing in your garden but don’t know if it will self-pollinate? Is it okay to plant a single peach tree…
In a forest in Japan, scientists have rediscovered an extremely rare species of parasitic “fairy lantern” plant that was presumed to be extinct. The mysterious plant, Thismia kobensis, belongs to a rarely seen fungus-sapping genus. These plants grow underground without…
Removing plants from your landscape can be tricky without the right strategy. For example, do you need to get rid of a ficus hedge but notice its roots are still in the soil? How do you remove ficus hedge roots…
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Maintaining the plants in your landscape isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you have limelight hydrangea growing in your garden but want to keep it small? Is there a way to do this without harming the…
Growing peach trees in your yard is a great way to watch flowers and fruit grow. Do you wonder if summer is a good season for pruning your tree? How do you prune peach trees? We’ve researched these questions and…
Planting fruit trees in your garden is a great way to grow delicious food each year. However, what happens if you have a peach and apple tree together in a garden—will they cross-pollinate? Can a peach tree pollinate an apple…
Disneyland, the “Happiest Place on Earth,” is a wonderland of excitement and adventure. From the classic Disney characters to the thrilling rides, Disneyland has something for everyone. But did you know that you can also eat the plants in Tomorrowland?…
Figuring out the best type of plant for your garden can be tricky. For example, do you want to grow quince but can’t tell if it’s a tree or shrub? Is there any difference between the two, or does it…
Finding new plants to add to your landscape isn’t always easy. For example, do you want to grow a peach tree in your garden but have no idea how big it will become? Is this fruit tree species super big?…
Growing and caring for a fruit tree isn’t always easy. For example, if you have a peach tree in your garden and it’s beginning to produce peaches, are you supposed to remove them? Is it better to let each fruit…
Figuring out what plants you have growing in your garden can be tricky. For example, do you have a ficus hedge or tree you’re trying to classify but can’t tell which is what? Are there any notable differences between a…
The Kovic family’s natural pool has been making waves online, with mixed reactions from the public. Some people love its natural beauty and eco-friendliness, while others are concerned about its potential for spreading disease and its high maintenance requirements. Despite…
Finding new plants growing in your garden can sometimes be confusing. For example, did you recently start seeing crabgrass pop up and aren’t sure what to do about it? Since this species is a weed, does that mean it will…
Finding the best tree to add to your landscaping isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you want to plant a peach tree in your garden but don’t know if it has a tap root or invasive…
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Figuring out the best way to care for your plants can sometimes be confusing. For example, do you have fountain grass that you need to prepare for winter? Are there specific steps you need to take to ensure your grass…
Gardening is a beloved hobby for many people around the world. But sometimes, nature can be too dangerous for humans, even creating deadly side effects for anyone who gets too close. Some plants, including the castor bean, should never be…
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Figuring out what’s wrong with your yard’s fencing can be frustrating. For example, have you noticed that your invisible fence is making a clicking sound and don’t know what to do about it? What causes an invisible fence to become…
Finding new ways to expand your garden isn’t always easy. You may want to grow jicamas using a tuber but don’t know whether it’s possible. What is the best way to produce a new plant with this species? Luckily, we’ve…
Choosing the perfect plant for your landscape isn’t always as easy as it seems. For example, do you want to find a self-pollinating tree species for your garden, and the quince tree comes to mind? Are these beautiful fruit trees…
Do you want to add a plum tree to your yard and wonder how big the tree might get? Are plum trees massive, and do they need a lot of room? How easy are these trees to grow? We’ve researched…
If you’re looking for a way to take your expression of love for any occasion to the next level, look no further than the high-end flower brand Venus et Fleur. Celebrities LOVE these flowers. Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Alicia Keys,…
Have you ever wanted to become best friends with an owl? What about becoming besties with an entire family of precious owls? This lucky man, Jos Baart, from the Netherlands started with one Eurasian eagle owl coming to his window,…
Is your garden boring and empty? Do you have ZERO visitors stopping by, and do you want that to change? Are YOU the problem, or is it your plants? If this were us, we’d blame our personalities for the lack…
Have you ever wanted to experience Alice in Wonderland in real life? Well, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland may be your next stop. Besides offering over 30 acres of greenery, sculptures, and trippy hills, this Scottish garden is…
When I think of bee honey, the last idea that pops into my head is getting high. However, if I (or you) were to enjoy a taste of Himalayan bee honey: things would get pretty weird. A somewhat known fact…
Today we’re here to discuss one of the most putrid-smelling, unusual plants in the world…the corpse flower. Did you guess it?! Not only is this jungle species unusual physically, but it also has an incredibly random blooming period. Before we…
Since you’re here, we’re going to assume you love honey bees as much as we do. From tiny to massive honey bees flying through the skies, it can’t hurt to at least know the biggest species on EARTH. Yes, that’s…
Have you ever been in the grocery store and seen a massive cucumber and giggled? Us too. Oddly enough, there are mega veggies that have defied the laws of gravity, and this isn’t as rare as you’d think. Meggies (mega…