Rows of trees create a sense of tranquility and conjure up a homely feeling. Making use of trees to create a private area is a great idea. Noble and stately homes often have feature trees strategically planted to create private areas that shelter treasured areas. But most trees take years to mature, and often we…
Strawberry plants are low-growing plants that can be grown in containers, in raised garden beds, or directly planted in the ground. A problem with all methods is keeping the strawberries off the ground soil because being exposed to wet and moist soil for too long, risks fungal diseases like gray mold (Botrytis rot), and anthracnose…
Bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, is the bane of arborvitae lovers and over a hundred other species of trees and shrubs. The clandestine caterpillars weave silken bags that are easily mistaken for pinecones. Then the pests carry them around like sleeping bags, wreaking havoc. But how do you get rid of bagworms on Arborvitae? The method of…
Poison ivy is the notorious culprit behind red, itchy, blistering rashes. It’s a hardy, toxic plant common throughout most of the continental United States. Besides that, poison ivy tends to grow in wild, untouched areas but often thrives alongside roads and trails or on the edges of plots of land. So how can we get…
There are many reasons that the leaves on your roses turn yellow. Roses are deciduous plants that lose their leaves as they go into dormancy over the winter months. However, if the leaves of your roses are turning yellow and it is not the right season for this to be happening, there could be a…
A wilting sunflower is a sad sight, indeed. We are all used to the magic of these sun-loving giants’ open faces brightening up even our darkest days. But how can you keep them from drooping, and why do they sometimes start to wilt? Sunflowers often wilt due to various reasons ranging from a lack of…
Ferns are lovely, sturdy plants commonly grown in gardens, but they can grow in conditions that many other plants find challenging. That’s why it’s often mind-boggling to choose the right plants to grow alongside them. So, what can you plant with ferns? Any plant that thrives in moist conditions and shaded locations will do, including…
Nothing screams fall like the lush blooms of chrysanthemums, or mums for short. And you’ll often find them in the seasonal lineup long before summer is over. But when exactly do mums bloom? How do you trigger their flowers and keep them blooming for longer? Well, I’m not keeping mum about it any longer, so…
Cacti can be very interesting plants to take care of. Some people like caring for them because they don’t need as much water as many other types of plants. In certain ways, caring for a cactus will be easier than caring for a common houseplant. These plants can still be quite beautiful, too. If you’re…
Growing lettuce in your garden is truly a great idea. It’s delicious and it’s going to be nice to be able to utilize fresh ingredients for your homemade salads. You do your best to care for it so that it’ll be ready to harvest when the time is right. Sadly, there are pests that can…