Whether you are growing some delicately beautiful mums yourself outside or you plan to buy a couple of pre-potted plants from a store, there are a few ways to keep your mums, short for chrysanthemums, in the blooming stage for a longer period of time, as well as looking hardier and more brightly colored. Why…
Gardening can be a great way to connect with nature, share beauty with the world, and give a little back to the environment. Gardening, however, isn’t an instant gratification activity, and the rewards can take time to be physically seen. You may be wondering how long it will take for your new climbing hydrangea to…
Many homeowners plant arborvitae because they are evergreens that offer amazing privacy all year long. They are easy to take care of, and they grow in most soil types. Deer do love to snack on different varieties of arborvitae, but there are a few that are deer-resistant. When deer eat this plant, they choose the…
Aloe vera is a popular plant. You may know it as Medicinal Aloe or Barbados Aloe, and it is known for the benefits that it offers. You can use it to moisturize your skin, heal wounds, and protect skin cells. You will find it as an additive in various beauty products, and it has nutritional…
The pothos plant is a terrific addition to any home. They can survive in most environments for 10+ years. If you plan on keeping yours around for that long, you need to know that when you see the leaves on pothos turning yellow or brown, it is a sign of distress. Pothos are not the…
Have you recently noticed that your gorgeous hydrangeas are looking a little less beautiful lately? Perhaps they are starting to droop, appear generally less healthy, and look a bit discolored. It is possible your hydrangeas are infested by a common pest called a scale insect. You can figure out whether this is the case by…
Mandevilla vines produce masses of gorgeous flowers, and their bright green, glossy foliage looks beautifully lush. The one downside to Mandevilla plants is that they are very sensitive to cold temperatures and frost. To grow Mandevilla as a perennial, it needs special care during winter. When nights get to under 50°F (10°C), prune your Mandevilla…
Have you fallen for the myth of the fiddle leaf fig being easy to care for? Like any houseplant, it is only easy when you understand its needs. Without knowing the speciality care requirements, get one thing wrong and the results may leave you feeling like your fiddle leaf fig is dying. The two biggest…
Hibiscus leaves are generally a lovely shiny green, so when they start turning yellow, it is quite noticeable, and it can cause you to worry about the health of your plant. There are many causes that can turn the leaves yellow, some need to be dealt with right away, or your plant could die. So,…
Bromeliads seem complicated to grow; most are truly low maintenance and tolerant of a range of growing conditions. Bromeliads are sold when the plant stages its most striking show – while coming into full flower. Sadly, the life cycle of most species of Bromeliad ends after the plant’s flower. Some species of Bromeliad blooms can…