So it’s fall season, and your yard is covered with piles of dead leaves. You’re wondering whether you should leave those leaves or put in the effort to rake them up. Or maybe go budget-friendly and use the dead leaves as organic mulch. Well, the good news is you have options! Dead leaves make excellent …
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Petunias are one of the most popular flowering plants in gardens. These fast-growing bloomers come in any color imaginable and do well in any climate. You may want to plant petunias because they give your garden a lovely floral scent. That said, you may feel confused about how much water they need. That’s because there …
If you want indoor and outdoor plants to add a pop of color, petunias won’t disappoint you. These vibrant bloomers come in every color and multiple sizes, so you can pick the right type for your landscape design. These plants are native to South America, and you can grow them in your home or garden …
Mulching your garden during the winter months is essential for its protection. Yet, sometimes mulch can be too dense and heavy for plants to grow through. So, what’s the case when it comes to perennials? Can perennials grow through mulch? Mainly, it depends on how old and sturdy the plant is. While long-established perennials can …
Petunias can turn your garden into a magical place with their vibrant colors and heavenly fragrances. You can never get enough of these magnificent flowers. What can make your garden even more merry is a ground cover of eye-catching petunias. So, you’re probably wondering: Do petunias spread? The answer is yes! Some petunia species can …
It’s a bright, sunny morning, and you’re taking a tour through your backyard. You see your flower beds blooming and thriving. Yet, out of the corner of your eye, you notice a white patch in the middle of your garden bed. After closer inspection, you realize that it’s mold growing straight off the mulch. At …
Cyclamen flowers are delicate indoor plants that can make your home a little more merry. Yet, you’ve probably heard that these colorful, fascinating flowers might be toxic to humans and pets. So, you’re probably wondering if that’s true and whether or not you can safely grow cyclamen inside your house. Don’t fret! I’ll answer all …
The fall brings some gorgeous colors, but along with it does come the laborious chores of getting leaves out of mulch, and thinking up creative ways about how to keep mulch clean. Surprisingly, nobody has invented a leaf barrier. Gardeners, like most problems in the yard, get solved with a little creativity. One that involves …
Mulching materials don’t come with a use by date. You have to determine when they are too degraded to serve their purpose. Then comes the point of figuring out what to do with the old mulch. Some materials can simply be raked aside and bagged or boxed for shed storage, others may be done with …
ZZ plants have been around for many years. During that time, they’ve become one of the most popular indoor plants. That’s because these florae are exceptionally resilient. They can go for weeks without any water or attention from their owner. On top of that, these plants come in many shapes and sizes, with all sorts …