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…
Cyclamen are tuberous perennials from Europe, Iran, and some Mediterranean countries. With their petite but vibrant blooms, these plants make an excellent addition to your indoor aesthetic. However, caring for these plants is pretty challenging. Despite their striking appearance, these plants often wilt or display a saggy appearance due to diseases and mishandling. In fact,…
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…
Despite the silly nickname, ZZ plants would make a great addition to your house. Not only are they easy to care for, but they also purify air toxins. Don’t get me started on the aesthetic value of that vibrant green. It adds life and energy to your house. That’s why it’s frustrating when they start…
I often recommend ZZ plants to my flower-loving friends because of their hardy nature. They can survive in harsh conditions and even in the hands of a negligent gardener. Despite that, it’s also often the case that they come to me asking about some issues they experience on their plants. And one typical inquiry is…