The Most Beautiful Calathea Varieties To improve the beauty of our homes, we all seek different decorative styles that will help us achieve this. Having plants in our house can do the trick for it brings that lively aura around. There are different indoor plants you can have in your house that can be […]
How to grow your own food
How to Grow Your Own Food: Got a big enough garden or by any chance a fruit tree farm? Great, you are fortunate enough to grow your own, healthy food. Growing food yourself is pretty enjoyable. It helps you spend some time in nature and saves a lot of bucks on daily fruit vegetable shopping. […]
our selection of gardening tools
Our selection of gardening tools Easi Grip Garden Tools Set of 3 Easi Grip Long Reach Garden Tools Set of 4 Touch ‘N Flow Pro Watering Wand 36 inch Dramm Colormark 30 inch Rain Wand Men’s Bionic Reliefgrip Gardening Gloves Easi Grip Long Reach Garden Tools Fork Easi Grip Weeder Easi Grip Long Reach Garden […]
Caterpillar with red horn
The caterpillar with red horn is also known as the tomato hornworm, and if you are growing Tomatoes its almost a sure thing that you have to meet them. If you’ve ever grown tomatoes, chances are good that you’ve dealt with these green caterpillar pests. There are two main garden pest species, tomato hornworms and tobacco hornworms. which […]
Choosing Your Bonsai Tree
When you go to choose your Bonsai Tree you will find that there are a great many varieties to choose from. In reality, any plant that has a trunk and branches can become a Bonsai Tree. A lot of people choose the tropical Bonsai Plant because they are beautiful and can be grown indoors all […]
when to prune a ficus tree
when to prune a ficus tree Trim outdoor ficuses anytime in late summer, fall, or spring. Outdoor ficuses are fairly adaptable and can be trimmed during most seasons. Anytime from late summer to early spring is ideal, as this is right before and after your ficus’s dormant season. Try not to prune your outdoor tree […]
Safe Pest Control Tips
Safe Pest Control Tips Pest control must be done with utmost consideration to safety; safety in terms of the plants, animals, and humans. This holds especially true for those with vegetable and organic gardens. The main purpose of growing vegetables organically will be defeated if they become tainted with pest control chemicals. Here are a […]
stetsonia coryne
stetsonia coryne This beautiful cactus is one of the most cultivated of all large columnar cacti. They generate very long spines and produce flowers that are white, opening at night and remaining open during the day. Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 12-13, USDA: 9-11 Frost tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C) Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun […]
Herb Gardening
HERB GARDENING Herbs have been around since time immemorial and served different kinds of purposes. They have been used to treat illness and flavor cooking; they were even believed to have magical powers. Do you want to have your own herb garden? Here are a few ideas on how to establish an herb garden. Plan […]
Zoysia grass, why is it so special
Zoysia grass, why is it so special Zoysia is a particularly hardy grass that grows well in a wide range of conditions and requires far less watering and mowing than most grasses. At the same time, this “tough” grass creates a thick, soft carpet that feels great in bare feet. Zoysia is ideal because it […]
6 tips to deal with weeds on your lawn
6 tips to deal with weeds on your lawn Weeds are an unfortunate part of daily life when dealing with any lawn. Although Zoysia grass chokes out most summer weeds, there are times that you might find they have invaded your space. A few common weeds that you might encounter are: Crabgrass: it’s everywhere, preying […]
How to do Indoor Gardening
How to Do Indoor Gardening Plants are just as popular as furniture when one is deciding on furniture and soft furnishings, thats is one of the main reasons to do indoor gardening Aside from the aesthetic value plants provide your home with, growing your own food, and also health benefits – grade school science class […]
Lobivia
Lobivia Lobivia Echinopsis ancistrophora kratochviliana It is quite resistant and occasionally gets covered by bright showy blossoms also neglected in a dry windowsill. Requires good drainage and a very porous potting mix. Need regular water in spring to fall but do not water again until dry. Also, it is a species that is dormant in […]
String of Buttons grow and care
CRASSULA TOM THUMB PERFORATA, or string of buttons Crassula Tom Thumb is a cute miniature succulent that grow trailing branches, making them a great addition for hanging planters. It has tiny densely packed triangular leaves that can develop red edges with enough sun exposure. It’s not frosting tolerant and needs protection in the winter to […]
euphorbia hamata
Euphorbia hamata Hamata means hooked, an apt specific name for this species with its recurved tubercles. The plants often form dense, much-branched clumps up to about 50 cm tall and 60 cm or more in diameter with a thickened main stem. The flowers (cyathia really) are surrounded by green or yellowish to red bracts and they appear from […]