Sian Simmons

 A popular subject in Japanese art, cherry blossom trees are beautiful. Known for their dainty, though fleeting, pretty pink flowers, they can offer a stunning focal piece to any yard they are grown in. If you’ve fallen in love with cherry blossom trees but live in California, not Japan, you may be wondering whether you …

Palm trees are typically associated with warm and sunny climates, but even some of those warm climates can experience a drop in temperature every now and then. So, if you’re wondering whether palm trees could survive a freeze, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve researched the topic in depth and have an answer for …

Crepe myrtles are known for their long bloom which provides colorful flowers all summer long. However, if you’ve noticed your crepe myrtle isn’t looking quite as chipper as it used to, you may have a pest that is chowing down on your tree. So, what might be eating your crepe myrtle? Well, we’ve researched the …

Picture this: you’ve found the perfect hanging basket or pot for your plant but now you’re trying to decide on which ceiling hook you should use. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve researched the best ceiling hooks for hanging plants and have a list for you! The best ceiling …

Not all plants can thrive in any condition. That’s why it is important to research the type of soil you have and what plants will do well in it. If you not only have clay soil but also live in an area that sees a lot of moisture, you will need to find plants that …

Fertilizing your lawn will help it grow strong and healthy. However, if you don’t use all of it in one go, you may be wondering if it will still be ok to use in the future. Well, we’ve researched the topic in-depth and have an answer for you.  When stored correctly, lawn fertilizer will not …

Dieffenbachia is a relatively easy plant to grow, so if you’ve noticed yours isn’t looking in the best shape, you may be wondering why. Well, we’ve researched in-depth why your dieffenbachia might be dying and what you can do about it. Check out some reasons below! Your dieffenbachia might be dying because of the following: …

Retaining walls are a great way to level out a sloping yard or maintain two different levels of soil. Whatever your purpose is for building a retaining wall, you might be wondering how deep the retaining wall posts should be. Well, we’ve done the research and have an answer for you. Retaining wall posts should …

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 …

Grafting fruit and nut trees is a great way to introduce new plants to your land. Macadamia trees, though one of the more challenging trees to introduce, can be grafted too. So, if you’re wondering how to graft macadamia nut trees, don’t go anywhere! We’ve researched the topic and have a method for you to …

Yucca plants are known for their hardiness and how relatively easy they are to take care of. However, even yuccas can experience problems sometimes. One of those problems is drooping leaves. So, if you’re wondering why your yucca leaves are drooping, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve researched the causes and the solutions to …

Training fruit trees to grow against a frame or a wall is a great way to save space. This practice, known as espalier, can be done to certain fruit trees and has many benefits. So if you’re wondering which fruit trees you can espalier, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve done the research and …

Succulents have been rising in popularity for some time now because of how easy it is to care for them. Echeveria is a type of succulent that is native to desert climates in South and Central America. So if you’re considering adding this type of succulent to your collection, you may be wondering if it …

Yucca plants are known for their versatility and easy maintenance. Their heartiness makes them ideal houseplants as well as great outdoor plants. However, if you’re trying to decide whether you have enough space for a yucca, you need to know how big they grow. Well, we’ve done the work and have an answer for you. …