Foxtail is a weed that seems to be everywhere! Once you recognize what it looks like, you will see that it grows in lots of different places. When lawn maintenance is delayed, it will most surely appear, and it spreads quickly. As foxtail spreads across your lawn, it competes for nutrients and sunlight that your …
The fiddle-leaf fig is a plant that grows best in tropical climates. It is home to western Africa and the rainforest. With its background as part fig and part mulberry, it thrives as a tree or a houseplant. This versatile plant earned its name because the shape of the leaves resembles a lyre (harp) as …
When it comes to houseplants and outdoor garden spaces, there are a number of factors that can come into play and cause damage to those plants. This can be through common mistakes such as overwatering. But it can also be the result of dealing with pests of some sort. If you enjoy having plants in …
Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, is a tough house houseplant that can add a pop of vibrant green color. It can also be quite tolerant to things such as neglect of feeding, watering, and low light exposure. Still, that doesn’t mean that the snake plant can go completely without attention. There may come …
Majesty palms are great as houseplants. They provide lush green color to the aesthetic of your current house color. Not only that, but they can provide a bit of freshness and a tropical flair to make the room feel a bit lighter. But there are times where those Majesty palms can begin to lose their …
A jade plant is a small, potted plant that can be used to brighten up a space or add a little bit of natural freshness. What’s great about jade plants is that they are relatively easy to care for as well. This doesn’t mean that they can’t experience issues that lead to drooping or dying, …
Who doesn’t love a lovely juicy tomato, freshly picked from your own back yard? The gardeners who find their tomatoes are cracked, have darkened skins and HAVE much less juice, that’s who. It leaves them pondering the question of why do tomatoes crack? And the answer is fairly simple. It’s an irregularity in their watering …
The rose plant is one of the most difficult plants to grow, especially if you are a novice in the world of gardening. Everybody loves roses because they are so popular in modern culture and because they symbolize love and romance. The flower itself is incredibly beautiful, and can be grown in several colors as …